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Paussac-et-Saint-Vivien walks
Ancient loop of Paussac Saint-Juste
Association / Club / Walk leader
6.39 mi
+312 ft
-325 ft
3h 15
Easy
Departure from Paussac-et-Saint-Vivien (Dordogne)
Some points of interest in the village: you will pass the Tour Pigeonnier, the Pierre à Sacrifice or Peyre d'Ermale or Dermale. Further on, there is a climbing site and a troglodytic village dating from the 12th-13th centuries. Don't miss the Peyrelevade dolmen, dating from the Neolithic period and listed as a Historic Monument since 1960, and the sculptures visible on the gate of a quarry.
Brantôme in the Dronne Valley
Visorando Member
5.98 mi
+591 ft
-564 ft
3h 15
Easy
Departure from Brantôme (Dordogne)
Brantôme, the Venice of Périgord...
Puy de Fourches Circular Route
7.57 mi
+2,178 ft
-2,346 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Sencenac-Puy-de-Fourches (Dordogne)
An easy walk through the farmland of the Brantôme region. A very pleasant stretch through the woods, with very few roads and plenty of paths along the edges of fields and woods. The first three kilometres consist of a long, straight path in open country with the Route d’Angoulême in the background; the rest of the route is more peaceful.
The Vergers Circular from Mensignac
8.90 mi
+561 ft
-551 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Mensignac (Dordogne)
A lovely walk with plenty of views, pleasant paths and some beautiful houses. The Occitan name for the village is Mencinhac.
Circular loop from Merlande to La Chapelle Gonaguet
8.05 mi
+535 ft
-554 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from La Chapelle-Gonaguet (Dordogne)
A lovely walk, highlighted by the harmonious and peaceful Priory of Merlande, as well as the Domaine des Landes and beautiful paths through the woods.
Circular Preyssac from Château l'Évêque
8.13 mi
+827 ft
-801 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Château-l'Évêque (Dordogne)
A lovely walk with many pleasant sections and several points of interest: castle, church, Calvary, memorials.
L’Échappée Belle – Route Violet – P4
8.62 mi
+420 ft
-404 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from La Rochebeaucourt-et-Argentine (Dordogne)
The final section of the Violet route, offering five routes ranging from P0 to P4.
After a shared section taking in panoramic plateaus and woodland, the routes diverge along a long walk beside the Nizonne, leading to a finale through hamlets or past small castles and even historic ruins.
The final stretch of the P4 route offers the chance to learn about the legend involving the daughter of Baron Galard de Béarn and the son of Baron de Feuillade, before exploring some magnificent ‘cluzeaux’ (cave shelters).
L’Échappée Belle – Route Violet – P3
10.09 mi
+554 ft
-581 ft
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from La Rochebeaucourt-et-Argentine (Dordogne)
The Violet route offers five different routes (P0 to P4). P3 is the longest route.
You’ll walk along the boundary between the communes of La Rochebeaucourt and Champagne Fontaine, with lovely open stretches offering a magnificent 180° view from Villebois Lavalette to Vendoire. Sections through woodland and along the River Nizonne will provide a refreshing change of pace that’s sometimes very welcome. Rural hamlets and castles dotting the landscape will round off this ‘Échappée Belle’.
Under the watchful eye of the lords of the manor - Blue Route -
3.85 mi
+328 ft
-328 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from La Rochebeaucourt-et-Argentine (Dordogne)
After a beautiful walk through the countryside and its hamlets, the castles of Fieux and Argentine will bring the history and legends of the ancient commune of Argentine to life.
The Great Escape - Purple Route - P0 -
6.69 mi
+328 ft
-328 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from La Rochebeaucourt-et-Argentine (Dordogne)
For those who want to "make a break for it", here is thefirst variation of five hikes (P0 to P4) that play hide-and-seek with the boundaries of the municipalities of La Rochebeaucourt-Argentine, Champagne-Fontaine and Blanzaguet.
Loop via Eypinal from Saint-Sulpice-de-Roumagnac
1.69 mi
+259 ft
-259 ft
1h 00
Easy
Departure from Saint-Sulpice-de-Roumagnac (Dordogne)
A short loop to explore the surroundings of the village of Saint-Sulpice-de-Roumagnac, 8 km from Riberac, with virtually no roads. Peaceful, with little chance of meeting anyone. Good footwear is essential. Walking poles are a bonus.
Black route of Les Cluzeaux
1.59 mi
+98 ft
-98 ft
0h 30
Easy
Departure from La Rochebeaucourt-et-Argentine (Dordogne)
From the heart of the village of La Rochebeaucourt, take an easy walk to Les Cluzeaux d'Argentine, one of the most remarkable sites on the plateau. Only the outward route is signposted, but you can return via the same path or extend your walk by joining other signposted trails around the nearby church of Argentine or, a little further on, the Plateau d'Argentine car park.
À la claire fontaine - Route Orange
1.58 mi
+177 ft
-177 ft
0h 55
Easy
Departure from La Rochebeaucourt-et-Argentine (Dordogne)
Short walk in the heart and on the outskirts of the village of La Rochebeaucourt.
From Rochebeaucourt to the Argentine Plateau
6.33 mi
+525 ft
-509 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from La Rochebeaucourt-et-Argentine (Dordogne)
PDIPR route no. 2, a variant of no. 1, proposed as part of the Departmental Plan for Walking and Hiking Routes (PDIPR) in the commune of La Rochebeaucourt et Argentine.From the heart of the village, you will reach the church of Argentine and its historical past. Then a long walk along the old Angoulême - Marmande railway line will take you through woods and copses on the limestone plateau on the edge of the airfield, before turning onto a green slope facing the Nizonne and returning to the village.
From Rochebeaucourt to the Ste-Croix quarry
6.95 mi
+755 ft
-728 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from La Rochebeaucourt-et-Argentine (Dordogne)
PDIPR route no. 1, proposed as part of the Departmental Plan for Walking and Hiking Routes (PDIPR), in the commune of La Rochebeaucourt et Argentine.From the heart of the village, you will reach the Argentine Plateau and its historical past. Then, a long wander along the former Angoulême-Marmande railway line will take you through woods and copses, along the edge of the Ste Croix quarry, before turning onto a green slope facing the Nizonne and returning to the village.
Pauline’s Walk – Route de Sienne
1.07 mi
+121 ft
-115 ft
0h 35
Easy
Departure from Édon (Charente)
A short route in the footsteps of Pauline de Tourzel (who died in 1839), a friend of Madame Royale and the much-loved wife of the Count of Béarn, through the former grounds of the Château de La Rochebeaucourt (which was burnt down in 1941 and subsequently demolished).