The Cingle de Montfort to Domme

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Walk along the Dordogne, at Cingle de Montfort

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    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 2.19 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 0h 40 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 28 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 28 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 100 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 72 m
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐
    Area: Périgord
  • ⚐ City: Domme (24250)
  • ⚑
    Start/End: N 44.8375° / E 1.257598°
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    IGN map(s): Ref. 2036ET, 2037OT
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Description of the walk

You may park your vehicle in the Ferme de Turnac car park provided you go to the shop to ask permission to park and walk along the edge of the walnut groves beside the River Dordogne. These very courteous people will not refuse you.

(S/E) From the farm’s car park, head straight down the path to the Dordogne.

(1) Turn left and walk along the river. Enjoy the view of the castle and the hamlet of Montfort.

(2) Turn left and walk along the walnut grove until you reach the path. Turn left to return to the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 100 m - Ferme de Turnac car park
  2. 1 : km 0.54 - alt. 73 m - Dordogne (fleuve)
  3. 2 : km 1.63 - alt. 72 m - Junction
  4. S/E : km 2.19 - alt. 100 m - Ferme de Turnac car park

Notes

Several sites are available for motorhomes.
You will be walking through a renowned tourist site.
This walk is suitable for everyone and presents no particular difficulty.
As part of the route is on private land, access to the riverbanks is subject to verbal permission from the owners, who can be found at the Ferme de Turnac regional produce shop (www.fermedeturnac.com).
You can have a picnic on site.
Access to the Dordogne is via a public path.
The walking section takes place on private land with the owner’s permission (Ferme de Turnac)
You can walk either in the sun or in the shade under the trees.

Worth a visit

Make the most of the warm welcome here and pop into the owners’ shop.

Reviews and comments

4.6 / 5
Based on 4 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.8 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.8 / 5
Route interest
4.3 / 5
dnrphil
dnrphil

This is private property, as explained in the walk description, a copy of which is provided below.
"As part of the route is on private land, access to the riverbanks is subject to verbal permission from the owners, who can be found at the Ferme de Turnac shop selling local produce"

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TGV1324
TGV1324

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 24, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

It's very nice, but it's marked 'private road' everywhere, which is a real nuisance.

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Gillou P
Gillou P

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 12, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A very good performance

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dnrphil
dnrphil

Thank you for your positive comments.
I’m glad you enjoyed the walk.

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Gabriele
Gabriele

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 05, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely little walk along the banks of the Dordogne. You can park at the Turnac farm and do some shopping after the walk.

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epiluc91
epiluc91

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 03, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely little walk through lush, peaceful countryside. Turnac Farm sells some lovely produce.

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