The circular ridge path in Villamblard

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.

Details

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 9.42 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 10 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 164 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 172 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 201 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 124 m

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Description of the walk

The starting point is at the war memorial, opposite the town hall. Parking spaces are available at this location.

(S/E) Take the road to the left of the town hall going uphill (Rue Maxime Sarlat).

(1) Enter the forest and continue straight ahead (DFCI track) until you reach the pond. Turn right onto the path, pass under a power line and take a right-hand bend followed by a left-hand bend to come out onto a track suitable for vehicles. Turn right and rejoin the road.

(2) Turn left and continue for about 200 metres. At the bend, take the path on the right. At the edge of the forest, turn right: be careful, the sign is hidden in the foliage.

(3) At a place called Lauthier, turn left to re-enter the forest. Ignore the access to the property on the right and continue straight ahead to the picnic area.

(4) Turn right shortly afterwards and join the D4.

(5) Turn right for about 150 metres, then left towards Peyrelevade (D.F.C.I Villa 6).

(6) Leave the track and take the path on the right, which bends to the right further on. At the three-way junction, keep to the right, ignoring the access road to Martillac, and continue straight on to Le Puy. Pass the buildings and you will come to a four-way junction.

(7) Continue straight ahead, turn right before Les Cabanes, then pass in front of the pond to reach the D4.

(8) Turn left after the fire hydrant. At the roundabout after the church, go straight ahead onto Rue Gabriel Reymond.

(9) Before reaching the castle, go up the stairs on the right, then turn right again onto Avenue Édouard Dupuy to reach the war memorial (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 136 m - War memorial
  2. 1 : km 0.51 - alt. 164 m - Enter the forest and continue straight ahead.
  3. 2 : km 2.47 - alt. 145 m - Road, on the left
  4. 3 : km 3.21 - alt. 175 m - Lauthier, on the left
  5. 4 : km 4.11 - alt. 198 m - Crossroads, on the right
  6. 5 : km 4.96 - alt. 156 m - D4, right then left
  7. 6 : km 5.58 - alt. 177 m - Leave the track, take the path on the right
  8. 7 : km 7.3 - alt. 177 m - Le Puy, straight ahead
  9. 8 : km 8.43 - alt. 127 m - D4, on the left
  10. 9 : km 9.16 - alt. 124 m - Stairs on the right
  11. S/E : km 9.41 - alt. 135 m - War memorial

Notes

Toilets are available at the foot of Château de Barrière, at the entrance to the village.
The market hall provides shelter and a water supply.
The town has many shops.
:4:: There is a picnic area in the forest.

Worth a visit

(S/E) The town hall has beautiful architecture.

(S/E) The war memorial.

(8) Pond - The church.

Near (9) The ruins of Château Barrière and the market hall.

Reviews and comments

4.6 / 5
Based on 6 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.8 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.8 / 5
Route interest
4 / 5
gerardjacques.gerard@gmail.com
gerardjacques.gerard@gmail.com

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 14, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

Lots of chestnuts.

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Naturiel
Naturiel

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 16, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

This route is best enjoyed in good weather as it is mainly through woods. Beware of mosquitoes and midges, which is a shame.
Otherwise, the route is well signposted.

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dordogne
dordogne

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 07, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

My hike today was somewhat spoiled by swarms of midges as soon as we entered the undergrowth.
We'll do it again at another time.

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André2468
André2468

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 09, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Nice route, well marked. Allows you to visit the village and its castle at the end of the route.

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Aldan24
Aldan24

Thank you for your favourable opinion.

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!ELMAEM!
!ELMAEM!

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 13, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

I did this hike with friends and we really enjoyed it.
We will definitely do it again in the spring when the colours will be magnificent.
It's a super-easy hike and well marked.

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cleo24
cleo24

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 23, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

superb hike, very well marked,

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