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Le Vigen walks
Chalucet castle and Ligoure woodland
Visorando Member
4.47 mi
+499 ft
-518 ft
2h 30
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Jean-Ligoure (Haute-Vienne)
A lovely walk in the woodlands along the Ligoure and Briance rivers, with a visit to Chalucet castle.
This walk has been created in memory of Bernard, from the Amis de Chalucet Association and a great Camino walker who also walked to Rome and Bremen.
Circular Briance Valley tour starting from Veyrinas
15.67 mi
+1,890 ft
-1,877 ft
2 hrs
Difficult
Departure from Condat-sur-Vienne (Haute-Vienne)
Here is a circular route to explore the Briance Valley, passing through some magnificent little villages.
This circular route is accessible on foot or by mountain bike, but presents some challenges on various tricky sections, even for experienced adults. There’s always a way to shorten the route.
It is also possible to set off from the small village of Le Chambon (4) on the D32, where there is a perfect car park to start from.
Solignac - Le Vigen - Chalucet
17.88 mi
+2,014 ft
-2,044 ft
3 hrs
Difficult
Departure from Condat-sur-Vienne (Haute-Vienne)
There is a trail that can be explored on foot or by mountain bike, connecting all these towns and offering beautiful views along the way. This will take you to the Château de Chalucet, an extraordinary medieval site.
The Deer Trail
4.18 mi
+210 ft
-184 ft
2 hrs
Easy
Departure from Feytiat (Haute-Vienne)
From the12th-century church to the Château du Mas Cerise, this route takes you along avenues lined with majestic trees and a ridge path.
The Limoges Porcelain Circular Walk
5.83 mi
+138 ft
-167 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Limoges (Haute-Vienne)
A walk presenting no particular difficulty in a peaceful and relaxing setting, allowing you to explore the Vienne Valley in the heart of the world capital of porcelain, with magnificent medieval bridges, historic neighbourhoods, old factories (porcelain) and a lovely park.
Flavignac route
9.05 mi
+505 ft
-522 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Flavignac (Haute-Vienne)
An interesting hike that will allow you to discover the landscapes and enjoy the surrounding heritage.
Route de la Haute-Vallée de l’Isle at La Meyze
4.05 mi
+180 ft
-210 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from La Meyze (Haute-Vienne)
The Respir association has signposted a charming walking trail in La Meyze: the Haute Vallée de l’Isle route. It is this route that I invite you to discover.
Through the Forêts d'Aixe and Loges
6.06 mi
+515 ft
-509 ft
3h 15
Easy
Departure from Saint-Priest-sous-Aixe (Haute-Vienne)
A pleasant walk in the forest, in all seasons and in all weathers.Please note: from 30 November 2024 to 31 January 2025, the path between (5) and (6) will be closed for forestry work.At the Beauregard farm, take the road between points (3) and (6) and continue the route.
From Muret to the edge of Les Vergnes
7.74 mi
+558 ft
-551 ft
2 hrs
Easy
Departure from Ambazac (Haute-Vienne)
This walk is situated at the foot of the foothills of the Monts d’Ambazac range. Rich in varied landscapes, it alternates between forest trails, visits to small villages and sections across the plains.
The Muret Heights
7.60 mi
+702 ft
-709 ft
3 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Ambazac (Haute-Vienne)
To ease into the climb up the small Monts d’Ambazac mountain range, I suggest you take the lovely forest paths overlooking the Domaine du Muret in Ambazac.
Le Père Castor, Meuzac Évasions trail
Association / Club / Walk leader5.15 mi
+322 ft
-328 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Meuzac (Haute-Vienne)
Meuzac welcomes you for a walk rich in natural heritage (Limousin bocage and forests) and architectural heritage (fortified Romanesque church). You will come across numerous ponds, including the Plan d'Eau de la Roche (swimming) and the Plan d'Eau de Forgeneuve (water skiing). Don't miss the Père Castor media library.
Throughout the walk, you will find a series of questions and answers (the question on one signpost, the answer on the next).
Les Bonnes Fontaines de Courbefy
5.44 mi
+633 ft
-636 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Bussière-Galant (Haute-Vienne)
Discover the Bonnes Fontaines de Courbefy, unique places of worship that are found in large numbers in Limousin. Those in Courbefy were particularly renowned and frequented, one of them even accompanied by a cross covered with ex-votos, offerings and marks of devotion.
Courbefy is an abandoned village, and the announcement of its sale made international headlines a few years ago.
Valleys and forests of the Ambazac mountains from Jonas Pond.
8.60 mi
+1,129 ft
-1,145 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Ambazac (Haute-Vienne)
Circular route with varied scenery, often through woodland, partly along the Monks’ Trail. Magnificent in the autumn colours of the LimousinNote from the moderator: the route was amended on 11 May 2023 due to issues with private land; instead of heading to point 4 across the fields after going round the pond, the route now passes through Bourdaleine.
The Sully Linden Tree
4.55 mi
+486 ft
-499 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Montgibaud (Corrèze)
Sully, then a minister under Henry IV, donated a lime tree to the village of Montgibaud. Now lost following the storm of 1999, this lime tree, planted in front of the church, was intended to provide shelter for the villagers’ gatherings held after mass.
This route through the Limousin countryside follows springs that flow along the paths, passes through woodland, and leads to hamlets or opens out onto rolling meadows. You’ll enjoy a beautiful view of the motte at Coursaleix and Plazat.
The Font Faure
4.57 mi
+404 ft
-410 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Benayes (Corrèze)
An easy route with magnificent views of Forsac Castle and the village of Masseret. You will pass by Font Faure, a devotional fountain that is the site of a pilgrimage where the clothes of the sick are placed on the cross. The fountain is located in the beautiful and large forest of the same name, part of which is a hunting reserve, near Forsac.