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Douville walks
Peyrima circular trail
Visorando Member
3.87 mi
+318 ft
-315 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Beauregard-et-Bassac (Dordogne)
Starting from Beauregard-et-Bassac, a short circular route with little elevation gain that is more like a pleasant stroll than a proper hike. Passes by the Peyrelevade dolmen.
Route of the seven springs in Beauregard and Bassac
7.06 mi
+541 ft
-548 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Beauregard-et-Bassac (Dordogne)
The walk takes you past seven springs scattered throughout this rural landscape. The route follows the road, then a forest track or pretty country lanes. The area is very peaceful. You pass through hamlets, farms and meadows.
The route is suitable for mountain bikes.
The circular ridge path in Villamblard
5.85 mi
+538 ft
-564 ft
3h 10
Easy
Departure from Villamblard (Dordogne)
This hike allows you to discover the town at the bottom of the valley, passing from one ridge to another via forest tracks and paths, with little use of roads. It is accessible to all, without difficulty, and is well marked in yellow.
Belisama Circular Loop
5.73 mi
+453 ft
-436 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Beleymas (Dordogne)
A beautiful view of Villamblard and Pouyol Castle; you pass through two hamlets, and for the rest of the way it’s woods, woods, woods. Few roads but plenty of tracks. Sometimes a bit monotonous...
St-Jean and St-Séverin d'Estissac, the Landais Trail and the Bost walk
8.89 mi
+633 ft
-623 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Jean-d'Estissac (Dordogne)
No major points of interest on this circular route, apart from the charming little church in Saint-Séverin. Peace and quiet, peace and quiet, peace and quiet, and birdsong! A succession of quiet country lanes and fire tracks for the first, longer section. The final stretch between the two villages is more varied. Option to shorten the route.
The Jaure circuit via Mèrebœuf
Tourist office
6.74 mi
+541 ft
-538 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Jaure (Dordogne)
A peaceful, tranquil country walk, offering a pleasant exploration of the countryside along lovely wooded paths.
Chemin des Lébérous
4.92 mi
+551 ft
-538 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Saint-Georges-de-Montclard (Dordogne)
The hike allows you to discover two ancient villages now united under the name of Saint-Georges-de-Montclard.
The village of Montclard is dominated by the 11th-century castle, of which the remains of the tower can still be seen. The village of Saint-Georges is home to an 11th-century church and Sainte Rita. The walk takes you through the forest in a hilly area with a few steep slopes requiring a minimum level of fitness.
A challenging circular loop starting from Le Freyrat
4.78 mi
+594 ft
-594 ft
2h 45
Moderate
Departure from Manzac-sur-Vern (Dordogne)
A lovely, challenging circular route with a bit of elevation gain.
Circular loop in the Peyrauds Forest
1.89 mi
+138 ft
-98 ft
1h 00
Easy
Departure from Église-Neuve-d'Issac (Dordogne)
This short forest walk takes you off the beaten track. It is very peaceful, and you are unlikely to meet anyone. You will walk alongside a small, tranquil pond, ideal for a break in the heart of nature and to enjoy a moment of serenity.
Grignols Historical Trail
7.52 mi
+797 ft
-778 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Grignols (Dordogne)
A pleasant and varied walk. The first section is wooded with lovely paths. The second section is more open, offering views of the village and the Vern Valley, which takes its name from the Occitan word ‘vernha’ meaning ‘alder’.
Grignols – Toupy Circular Loop
5.17 mi
+755 ft
-745 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Grignols (Dordogne)
A short circular loop to get back into the swing of things in a charming valley.
Orchid Trail in Queyssac
5.43 mi
+377 ft
-348 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Queyssac (Dordogne)
Queyssac offers two very pleasant walks. The orchid trail is a circular route with the same path for both the outward and return journeys. It alternates between roads, tracks and forest paths.
Queyssac Hamlets Circular Route
4.86 mi
+489 ft
-486 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Queyssac (Dordogne)
Queyssac offers two separate walking routes. Both walks start from the same point. This very pleasant walk passes through hamlets in the surrounding woodland. You can see the high standard of the renovation work carried out on the houses.
St-Michel-de-Villadeix: Vallons circular
7.68 mi
+600 ft
-594 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Michel-de-Villadeix (Dordogne)
A peaceful walk through the gentle hills of central Périgord. Unobstructed views, a few lovely shaded paths, some charming houses, strawberry patches and walnut trees – though there is a fair amount of tarmac on the roads, which fortunately see little traffic.
Valareilh (Vallereuil)
6.39 mi
+472 ft
-469 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Vallereuil (Dordogne)
A challenging hike mainly on shaded woodland trails or paths. Beautiful views of the valleys and small hamlets scattered throughout the countryside.
The 10,000-Year Circular Loop in Issac
8.66 mi
+643 ft
-653 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Issac (Dordogne)
A lovely walk with plenty of heritage sites to discover: a castle, a feudal motte, a cluzeau and a peat bog. There are also views over the Crempse valley.
The Grand Tour of Lamonzie-Montastruc
12.89 mi
+938 ft
-932 ft
6h 45
Moderate
Departure from Lamonzie-Montastruc (Dordogne)
The local council has created this route, which takes you past two majestic castles and picturesque hamlets away from the main roads. The route alternates between roads, forest tracks and woodland paths.
The hamlet of La Martigne from Lamonzie-Montastruc
4.92 mi
+410 ft
-420 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Lamonzie-Montastruc (Dordogne)
This circular route takes you past two castles and the quiet hamlets of this heavily wooded commune. It features a slight elevation gain. It can be combined with other routes in this beautifully renovated commune.
Tobacco-drying trail: Lamonzie–Montastruc
6.11 mi
+505 ft
-482 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Lamonzie-Montastruc (Dordogne)
The route takes you through the Louyre catchment area to admire the remains of a former flagship of the local economy: tobacco farming. From the 17th to the 20th century, tobacco cultivation left a lasting mark on the Dordogne valley. After several stages of intense threshing, the tobacco passed through these tobacco drying sheds before being packaged and shipped to the global markets of cigarette manufacturers.
Hamlets, the ridge of the Louyre Valley and the castle at Lamonzie-Montastruc
7.13 mi
+515 ft
-522 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Lamonzie-Montastruc (Dordogne)
The village of Lamonzie-Montastruc offers three walking routes. This one takes you past two charming hamlets as you walk along a ridge in the Louyre Valley and then through the woodland overlooking the village.
Your reward will be arriving at Montastruc Castle.
Eyraud Circular
6.66 mi
+371 ft
-348 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Jean-d'Eyraud (Dordogne)
A very pleasant walk in a gently undulating area. You pass from hamlet to hamlet through the pine forest. The route consists of small roads, forest paths and D.F.C.I. tracks. You’ll come across several small lakes and ponds.
Around Gandy
5.45 mi
+266 ft
-276 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Vergt (Dordogne)
A peaceful hike through woods and meadows, on foot, horseback or mountain bike, with or without dogs.
The River Louyre between Liorac-sur-Louyre and Saint-Félix-de-Villadeix
10.11 mi
+978 ft
-997 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Liorac-sur-Louyre (Dordogne)
Starting from Liorac-sur-Louyre, the route crosses the Louyre valley, joins and follows the Roman road to reach Saint-Félix-de-Villadeix, passing by the feudal motte. The rest of the route crosses the valley and the River Louyre once more, then passes through the Barbeyrol Valley and the Sérouze Valley, both of which are tributaries of the River Louyre.
Circular walk from Fratteau to Neuvic
3.55 mi
+338 ft
-325 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Neuvic (Dordogne) (Dordogne)
The circular route begins gently from the hamlet of Puyastier to the Fratteau fountain, along shaded forest paths, with a lovely view of the noble manor.
Thesecond part of the circular route is largely in open country, ending at the numerous dovecotes in the hamlet of Puyastier.
Saint-Marcel-du-Périgord circular route via Tiregand and Moulin Pommier
5.44 mi
+587 ft
-558 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Saint-Marcel-du-Périgord (Dordogne)
Starting from Saint-Marcel-du-Périgord, an easy walk between the Barbeyrol valley and the Louyre valley. Beautiful paths and very few roads.
Around Saint-Sauveur via Lamonzie-Montastruc
8.18 mi
+551 ft
-551 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Sauveur (Dordogne) (Dordogne)
This circular route follows sections of the three municipal walks in Saint-Sauveur. It offers the chance to explore the village of Lamonzie-Montastruc and its magnificent castles.
Saint-Sauveur Pine Trail
3.70 mi
+151 ft
-167 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Saint-Sauveur (Dordogne) (Dordogne)
The "Randonnée des Pins" trail completes the local routes. It starts on the botanical trail and continues through the woods on the outskirts of the village. A lovely view of the village and the neighbouring vineyards awaits you.
The Oak Trail of Saint-Sauveur de Bergerac
4.60 mi
+279 ft
-266 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Saint-Sauveur (Dordogne) (Dordogne)
This walk complements the existing local routes. It takes place mainly in the forest. The start of the route is a path with botanical information boards. It can be combined with other walks.
Longas Castle Circular Walk
6.34 mi
+545 ft
-564 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Sainte-Foy-de-Longas (Dordogne)
This walk starts in the centre of the village of Sainte-Foy-de-Longas, taking us to Longas Castle and on to the “Les Fargues” plateau, which offers magnificent views.
It requires walking along the D32 for 400 metres both on the way there and back. The rest of the route is pure bliss.
Chantebrune circular and Lavandières roundabout
9.54 mi
+1,184 ft
-1,207 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Coursac (Dordogne)
A beautiful hike that can be adapted to suit your preferences (shorter or longer variants, return trips to viewpoints). Lots of pleasant paths in the woods, few roads. Numerous viewpoints, a castle, springs, a pond...
Ambroise Circular Trail
5.03 mi
+673 ft
-673 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Coursac (Dordogne)
A pleasant walk with wooded sections and views over the rolling countryside south of Périgueux. A few steep sections.
Circular loop of the Château de Mauriac
5.39 mi
+400 ft
-400 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Douzillac (Dordogne)
The walk begins gently with a discovery of charming hamlets boasting a rich architectural heritage, continues through the forest, and finally returns to the starting point via the narrow streets of the village of Douzillac.
The Nicoulou circular starting from Saint-Astier
11.93 mi
+1,283 ft
-1,280 ft
6h 35
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Astier (Dordogne)
A lovely, slightly challenging walk (in terms of distance and elevation gain) but well worth the effort. Charming paths through the woods, unobstructed views, beautiful old and modern houses, with uphill, downhill and flat sections!
Moulin de la Grave circular
5.47 mi
+308 ft
-292 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Saint-Jean-d'Ataux (Dordogne)
Between meadows and shady paths in the undergrowth, this hike allows you to discover the wetlands of the Gau wash house as well as the ponds and landscapes of the Double Forest.
Discovering the ponds of the Double Forest
7.98 mi
+381 ft
-377 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Jean-d'Ataux (Dordogne)
Passing through pretty little meadows nestled in the forest and along forest paths in the undergrowth, this hike takes you to numerous ponds and shows you the diversity of the landscapes of the Double Forest.