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Lafat walks
The five bridges over the Sedelle and the Échappée Verte
Five crossings of the Sédelle, including one over the railway viaduct following the route of the disused Guéret-Saint Sébastien railway line. Can be done as two separate circular loops.
Sédelle Valley, painters' workshop
A hike/walk in a magnificent site that has inspired many Impressionist painters. Beautiful views of the Creuse valley.
The painters' path in Fresselines
This hike through the valley of painters allows you to discover a stretch of the Petite Creuse and Creuse rivers, as well as numerous viewpoints that have been a source of inspiration for many painters.
This is a family-friendly hike with numerous benches and tables, as well as information panels along the way explaining the paintings created in this part of the valley.
Grand Loop of the Creuse, Fresselines - Crozant
A long, fairly challenging circular route that takes you along or overlooking the Creuse, and also allows you to explore its tributary, the Petite Creuse. Monet painted these banks on numerous occasions, and with good reason! A walk best undertaken when the trees are still bare. IBP56
The Faille des Trois Provinces
Cascading streams, mysterious places of worship and unexpected views set the scene for this short, fairly hilly route through the Versille countryside. You’ll pass from the Sédelle valley to the Chaudron valley, walking over the hills that form the geological fault line of the Marche fault. Where possible, do bring a smartphone to access the information provided along the route.
The Fileuse rock and the Arts trail, from Fougères to Crozant
This beautiful hike allows you to discover Lake Éguzon, the steep slopes of the Creuse Valley covered with moors where heather, gorse and broom bloom, and the steep cliffs of the Fileuse rock with breathtaking views of the confluence of the Creuse and Sédelle rivers and the Crozant fortress.The descent to Crozant follows the Sentier des Arts, a trail dotted with works carved into the local rock by five sculptors. Return via St-Jallet and the surrounding countryside.
Grande Cazine Pond
The Cazine ponds walking guide was produced in partnership with the Conservatoire d'Espaces Naturels and the local association A4P. It highlights the exceptional heritage around two ponds currently undergoing ecological conversion. The pleasant route alternates between distant views and the immediate surroundings of these wetlands. If possible, bring a smartphone with you to access the information provided along the route.
Family walk around Éguzon-Chantôme
Having grown up in Éguzon until I was ten before moving to Limoges, I still have fond memories of my escapades along the sunken lanes of this village in the former Marche region. In the realm of chestnut trees, ferns and Limousin cattle, let yourself wander, loiter and stroll through the bocage of dry stone walls and hollow-trunked trees. Try your hand at hunting the dahut as night falls. Rediscover your inner child by taking your time and letting your calves do the walking
Étang de la Chaume
PLEASE NOTE: due to heavy rain, the route is currently inaccessible (note dated 17/02/26).
The vast Étang de la Chaume lake conceals little-known places that this interpretive route invites you to discover as you walk along part of the shore and wander through the surrounding woods and moors. Please be discreet around wildlife and fishermen, and wear good footwear in wet weather.
La Roche aux Fées
Once past the village with its rich architectural heritage (chapel, fountain, wash houses, etc.), this route takes you to the banks of the Petite Creuse, which you follow upstream along a shaded path overlooked by hillside woodland. From the Rocher des Fées cliff, the return to the agricultural plateau offers a sweeping panorama to the south.
Randoguide: Bridiers through the ages
On the outskirts of La Souterraine, set off on this guided walk which, from antiquity to the end of the Middle Ages, brings to life the daily lives of our ancestors. Human settlement here has a long history, the evolution of which can be traced through the landscape.
From the shores of the Étang du Cheix to the sunken paths lined with boxwood, from the archaeological remains scattered throughout the countryside to the imposing silhouette of the castle, this excursion will transport you through time and across the ages.
Circular around the Éguzon dam via the Cassecou footbridge
This walk starts at the Éguzon dam power station and ends at Jarrige and its wash house. You will then discover Châteaubrun and the Fontaine des Seigneurs. Exceptional views await you at the Cassecou viewpoint, followed by the footbridge built for the 2024 Summer Olympics. You will walk along the banks of the Creuse before arriving at the foot of the imposing dam and ending at a viewpoint where you can admire it.
Discover sculpture in Saint-Plantaire
Enjoy a walk in the village of Saint-Plantaire to discover the surrounding countryside while searching for the famous sculptures that are part of the commune's heritage. This route is part of the "À la rencontre de la sculpture" selection, a project aimed at promoting both the heritage and culture of Saint-Plantaire! Can you find them all?
La Pierre Folle in Saint-Priest-la-Feuille
Here is a short, easy route, at the centre of which stands a fabulous megalith, complete with its inevitable array of curses and frightening legends. The route consists of tracks, a stretch of road and a path, and is combined with a fitness trail between the dolmen and the village.
Cuzion route: from water to light
This hike allows you to discover the surroundings of the village of Cuzion, the Chéron moor, part of the Creuse gorges that you overlook at La Roche-Bat-en-l'eau, then you follow the river to the impressive Éguzon dam and its power station.The return journey takes you to La Jarrige and its beautiful wash house, down to the mysterious Fontaine des Seigneurs, then up to the intriguing Château de Châteaubrun and the sculptures of its current owner.
A glimpse of the Benaize
A short stretch of quiet road marks the start of this route, which winds through the area around Bussière-Madeleine and continues along beautiful paths, crossing the Ruisseau de la Benaize. Charming discoveries also take us in the footsteps of a famous local figure.
Tour des Trois Cornes
This hike will take you to the Trois Cornes with its many viewpoints over the surrounding countryside.
The first part takes you around the foot of the Trois Cornes, leading you to the statue of Saint Valéry, then you will discover the various peaks from which you can observe the surrounding countryside before descending to the Étang de la Valette.