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Francs walks
Circular route from Francs to Tayac via Saint-Cibard
Visorando Member
4.83 mi
+279 ft
-285 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Francs (Gironde)
From castles and churches to viewpoints, woodland and vineyards...
Monbadon Nord
6.42 mi
+272 ft
-299 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Puisseguin (Gironde)
A moderately hilly “adventure” route comprising:Quiet country lanes with accessible verges.Numerous sections through woodland.
Circular Monbadon-Est
5.49 mi
+210 ft
-210 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Puisseguin (Gironde)
A hilly, rural hike through vineyards, hamlets, viewpoints and castles, including the iconic "Puyfromage" and its dovecote, not to mention that of Monbadon...
Around the Saint-Émilion Golf Course
6.48 mi
+289 ft
-289 ft
3h 15
Easy
Departure from Saint-Philippe-d'Aiguille (Gironde)
A 5-star golf course, designed by one of the world’s leading architects, the American Tom Doak.
A unique walk offering numerous views of the greens as well as the beautiful Romanesque churches of Saint-Philippe-d'Aiguille and Gardegan.
Option to shorten the route to 6km; see § Practical Information.
East of Puisseguin, starting from the Cave Coopérative
6.86 mi
+322 ft
-328 ft
3h 25
Easy
Departure from Puisseguin (Gironde)
A fairly hilly route through vineyards, woods, hamlets and famous châteaux.The few sections on the road (which are quiet) can be walked on the verges.
From Puisseguin to Joanin
5.14 mi
+226 ft
-249 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Puisseguin (Gironde)
A gently undulating walk through vineyards and hamlets. The roads used are mostly quiet, and the wide verges mean you can avoid walking on the tarmac.
Circular walk around Lake Gurson from Montpeyroux
5.71 mi
+171 ft
-171 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Montpeyroux (Dordogne) (Dordogne)
A walk starting from the village of Montpeyroux towards Lake Gurson. A lakeside stroll that’s perfect for unwinding. Bring your swimming costume for a dip (lifeguards on duty in July and August), which will be a welcome treat in the warmer months, and have a picnic in the shade of the pine trees. View of the ruins of Gurson Castle.
Tour of the mills of Montpeyroux
7.07 mi
+371 ft
-384 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Montpeyroux (Dordogne) (Dordogne)
Around the small village of Montpeyroux in the Dordogne, enjoy a beautiful bucolic hike in the forest and discover a rich historical heritage. At the start, you will discover the Château de Matécoulon and the Church of St-Pierre with its view of the Forest of Saint-Cloud.
North-east of Lussac
6.29 mi
+174 ft
-184 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Lussac (Gironde) (Gironde)
A bucolic, slightly hilly hike through vineyards, woods and castles.
The few sections on roads have accessible hard shoulders and are not very busy.
Vignes et châteaux autour de Lussac
Local authority6.03 mi
+236 ft
-262 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Lussac (Gironde) (Gironde)
Come and explore and visit a wine-growing and historical heritage site in the heart of the Lussac vineyards; a ten-kilometre circular route to marvel at this region where man has built his history and culture. This circular, accessible to all, can meet your individual or group sporting or leisure objectives.The route is marked with posts that give you information on travel times, for hiking or Nordic walking, or the places you pass through, by scanning the QR code.Directional arrows complete this route.
Around the Château de Castagens from Belvès-de-Castillon
4.95 mi
+495 ft
-505 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Belvès-de-Castillon (Gironde)
A fairly hilly route around the famous Château Castagens, with numerous viewpoints, undergrowth, vineyards and small hamlets.
Route east of Parsac
4.99 mi
+354 ft
-381 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Montagne (Gironde)
Hike through a varied and hilly landscape of vineyards, meadows, woods and ponds. A few castles and beautiful houses. The roads used, which are few in number, are very quiet.
North of Parsac
5.07 mi
+210 ft
-243 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Montagne (Gironde)
A gently undulating, shaded walk along the ponds, then through vineyards and past castles, with few small, very quiet roads.
The circular from Montaigne to Saint-Michel-de-Montaigne
Tourist office6.28 mi
+344 ft
-322 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Michel-de-Montaigne (Dordogne)
This hike winds its way near the Château de Montaigne, located in the commune of Saint-Michel-de-Montaigne. It is a 14th-century fortified house that was the family home of the Renaissance philosopher and thinker Michel de Montaigne.
The vineyard is part of the Bergerac appellation d'origine contrôlée (AOC).
The Balconies of Sainte-Colombe
4.66 mi
+289 ft
-289 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Sainte-Colombe (Gironde) (Gironde)
A pleasant route through vineyards and châteaux, slightly hilly with numerous viewpoints.
The church at Sainte-Colombe is almost always visible, which may reassure some people.
Castillon-la-Bataille hillside circular
5.07 mi
+594 ft
-594 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Castillon-la-Bataille (Gironde)
You are in Castillon-la-Bataille, where the Hundred Years' War between the French and the English ended in 1453.
In this historic region, this walk will take you to the hills overlooking the town and the Dordogne River.
The two locks from Le Pizou
6.16 mi
+43 ft
-43 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Le Pizou (Dordogne)
This route combines history with nature: much of the walk follows the River Isle.
Also worth visiting: the Coly forges, a testament to a major industrial and steel-making industry, and the Monument de la Plaine, a historic site from the Second World War.
Castillonnais hillside loop via Lafaye
5.63 mi
+518 ft
-492 ft
45 mins
Easy
Departure from Castillon-la-Bataille (Gironde)
Starting from the quays of Castillon-la-Bataille, this alternative route takes you to the hillsides of Castillonnais, offering breathtaking views of the Dordogne valley. Explore the valleys and admire the panorama.
Transversal link: from Castillon-la-Bataille to Blasimon
33.50 mi
+1,709 ft
-1,709 ft
1.5 hrs
Easy
Departure from Castillon-la-Bataille (Gironde)
Take this route on your mountain bike through the vineyards, which will lead you from the quays of Castillon-la-Bataille to Blasimon and its abbey. Finish this route at the Blasimon leisure centre.
Tour of the Dordogne starting from Castillon-la-Bataille
35.32 mi
+322 ft
-322 ft
3 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Castillon-la-Bataille (Gironde)
Follow and admire the Dordogne from both banks as you pass through the villages and hamlets that surround it.
Circular route from Saint-Hippolyte to Saint-Étienne-de-Lisse
4.32 mi
+246 ft
-266 ft
2h 10
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Hippolyte (Gironde) (Gironde)
A short, fairly hilly walk with some lovely views over the valley, a few famous castles and a steep climb.
Gentle hiking in Montpon-Ménestérol
14.93 mi
+318 ft
-305 ft
7h 10
Moderate
Departure from Ménesplet (Dordogne)
This route takes you along the Isle river, using the footpath on the Pont de Ménesplet, Marcillac and Vauclaire bridges, passing by the Chandos leisure centre. The footpath is designed to provide continuous pedestrian access along a stream or river. This footpath, which follows the old towpath, allows you to immerse yourself in protected natural surroundings.