The Montfort loop

This well-marked loop, taken from the region's guidebooks, will take you through the village of Vitrac, perched on a plateau and dominated by its church and castle, as well as the medieval village of Montfort and its castle.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 9.14 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 00 
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    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 148 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 155 m

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    Highest point: 186 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 71 m

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Description of the walk

Departure from the town hall square in Vitrac.

(S/E) Head towards Vitrac Church, which you can visit. Then retrace your steps and head north-east.

(1) At the second road on the right, head towards the cemetery. The road ends. Take the dirt track opposite, which climbs up to the edge of the woods and joins a dead-end road lined with houses. Follow it down to the Bastié stadium and then to the junction with the D703.
Turn right towards Vitrac Port and continue for 80 metres.

(2) At the clearing, cross the D703 and follow the road to the left towards La Rivière, Caudon and Lassagne, leaving the entrance to Rochebois behind you.
The small road stretches for 1.4 km, offering views of the golf course, then the Château de Montfort on the left and the Caudon cliffs on the right.

(3) At the stop sign at the crossroads, take the shaded oak-lined road opposite, which leads to a wide track 600 m further on.

(4) Follow this track to the right for 500 metres to reach the banks of the Dordogne.

(5) At the Point de vue de Caudon information point, enjoy the view and then retrace your steps.

(4) Continue straight ahead and, 200 metres further on, turn left onto the Montfort track to join a tarmac road.

(6) Turn right and follow the road to the village of Montfort.

(7) Stroll through the small village near the castle. Go back down to the restaurant "l'Angélus" on the RD703, cross it and pass in front of the restaurant "Le point de vue". After a 90° turn, turn left at the fork that follows.

(8) 50m further on, turn right onto the marked path signposted "Boucle de Montfort".
The path climbs up a terrace offering a final view of Montfort Castle.
The path enters a wood of holm oaks, sometimes lined with low walls. At a fork, near Séchebelle, take the path on the right. Continue along the path until you reach a road at a place called Péchibral.

(9) Turn left and then immediately right.
The road descends for 140 metres to the last house. Follow the path at the end of the road and continue straight ahead until you reach another road.

(10) Turn right and, at the next crossroads, turn right and then take the next hairpin bend on the left. Continue straight ahead until you reach the Place de la Mairie (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 124 m - Town Hall Square
  2. 1 : km 0.4 - alt. 124 m - On the right, towards the cemetery.
  3. 2 : km 1.2 - alt. 99 m - Clearance
  4. 3 : km 2.63 - alt. 88 m - Stop sign
  5. 4 : km 3.25 - alt. 73 m - Wide track
  6. 5 : km 3.74 - alt. 71 m - Dordogne (fleuve)
  7. 6 : km 4.89 - alt. 115 m - Turn right at the road.
  8. 7 : km 5.42 - alt. 100 m - Entrance to Montfort
  9. 8 : km 6.07 - alt. 110 m - Path marked in yellow and marked Montfort loop.
  10. 9 : km 6.87 - alt. 181 m - Péchibral
  11. 10 : km 7.77 - alt. 108 m - Turn right at the road.
  12. S/E : km 9.14 - alt. 124 m - Town Hall Square

Worth a visit

Montfort Castle.
Vitra Church.

Reviews and comments

4.6 / 5
Based on 64 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.8 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.7 / 5
Route interest
4.3 / 5
Slovum
Slovum

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 10, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

An interesting hike along the Dordogne towards Montfort. It's a shame that a good half of it is on asphalt.

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ml
ml

Overall rating : 3 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 24, 2025
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

Vitrac is a beautiful little town like many villages in the Périgord region. Montfort has its castle and magnificent narrow streets. The only drawback is the many small paved roads, which are not too busy outside the tourist season but certainly much more so in summer, as this is one of the most beautiful parts of the Périgord Noir. Sarlat is just a few kilometres away, along with all the other beautiful little villages such as Domme, Beynac, Castelnaud and La Roque Gageac, which are all listed as some of the most beautiful villages in France.

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Bernard N1.
Bernard N1.

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 01, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant short hike with varied paths and landscapes.
Very pleasant in winter, as the fallen leaves allow you to see the landscape better when you are up high.

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MAGMA19
MAGMA19

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 01, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Hello,
There are some lovely trails between 8 and 10 + the village of Montfort. The rest is in the valley, so it's flat and not very interesting.
Little elevation gain = low physical effort.
In summary: a pleasant stroll to help your digestion.

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Virb79
Virb79

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 19, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A delightful walk that my 9- and 12-year-old boys really enjoyed because of the varied landscapes and terrain.

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MarineL
MarineL

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 04, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Trip taken with friends on 04/08/24. A bit of driving but overall very enjoyable, even for those who aren't in great shape like me 😂

There are some very pretty spots, one of our favourites being the artificial beach on the banks of the Dordogne where we had a picnic.

If you bring sunscreen and hats/caps, even on the road in the middle of August, it's pleasant. There aren't many cars passing by in any case. It's cool in the woods and the ride through Montfort is very nice.

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choupy40
choupy40

👌

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skrando paris
skrando paris
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 30, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Hello,
This hike on Sunday, 30 June was a real pleasure with our group of 19 people.
We parked in the Saint-Martin church car park, which is free and shaded.
We did the circuit backwards, from DA to point 10.
The landscapes change constantly (forest, meadows, village), and we had a picnic near point 8, where there are tables and benches to sit down.
Then in Montfort, stroll down the narrow streets via Rue Jean-Galmot, further on the left take the alley and the stairs towards Rue des Remparts where there is a fountain with a splendid sculpture by Gérard AULIAC, go back up along the castle, then on the right take the fishermen's path and continue on the fishermen's trail which descends and is very easy to walk on.
At the bottom of this path, you will arrive at the Montfort spring. Ten metres further on, you can walk along the Dordogne on a path secured by a lifeline for about 20 metres, followed by a very accessible path through the woods, which will take you to La Roche Percée, a very pleasant spot.
You can then continue along the Choupy40 route on the map.
There are few people on the route, making this a truly enjoyable walk.

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didier24200
didier24200

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 17, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Beautiful, well-marked route

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spinoza2009
spinoza2009

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 02, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very beautiful hike. A stop in Monfort for a drink and a half-hour break is very welcome.

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spinoza2009
spinoza2009

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 02, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Nice hike

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JeBN
JeBN

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 25, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

Nice hike but too many sections on roads.

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Boyerrene42
Boyerrene42

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 12, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant hike crossing Mont Fort, combining hiking and culture.

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PATCHAR
PATCHAR

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 10, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Easy hike and beautiful scenery, but not enough trails and too much road.

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toune46
toune46
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 04, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Superb short hike, very well marked, ideal for families, beautiful scenery.
Would do it again, thank you for this hike
Did it again with friends, really cool.

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