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Périgueux: City of Art and History
Visorando Member
2.14 mi
+98 ft
-98 ft
1h 05
Easy
Departure from Périgueux (Dordogne)
Périgueux, the ancient Gallo-Roman city of Vésonna, a City of Art and History that still bears the scars of the battles it has fought over the centuries. If the walls could speak, they would tell you tales of the brave Pétrocorians!Périgueux is the capital of the Périgord and well worth a visit, as the city’s medieval quarters conceal many tourist treasures. This route takes you to well-preserved sites and authentic museums.
Discovering Périgueux
1.37 mi
+69 ft
-69 ft
0h 40
Easy
Departure from Périgueux (Dordogne)
Come and discover Périgueux, capital of the Périgord region, rooted in its past but still as lively as ever. Its narrow streets and small squares are sure to charm you.
The banks of the Isle in Périgueux
1.37 mi
+20 ft
-20 ft
0h 40
Easy
Departure from Périgueux (Dordogne)
A short stroll along the banks of the Isle offers a panoramic view of Saint-Front Cathedral.
La Chaumardie, Château Caussade and Lanmary
6.16 mi
+358 ft
-354 ft
3h 10
Easy
Departure from Trélissac (Dordogne)
A very pleasant eight-shaped hike with two successive circular loops: wooded paths, few roads, châteaux.
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.
Ambroise Circular Trail
5.03 mi
+673 ft
-673 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Coursac (Dordogne)
A pleasant walk with wooded sections and views over the rolling countryside south of Périgueux. A few steep sections.
Circular the King of Chauzes via La Croix du Rat
Association / Club / Walk leader
7.27 mi
+715 ft
-738 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Antonne-et-Trigonant (Dordogne)
Or the ancient winter solstice circular.
During this hike, you can see the throne of the King of the Chauzes, which, together with the Rey des Chauzes, forms the ancient winter solstice observatory: explanation on site. You can also see the Cluzeau de Borie Belet and Merovingian sarcophagi.
Chantebrune circular and Lavandières roundabout
9.54 mi
+1,184 ft
-1,207 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Coursac (Dordogne)
A beautiful hike that can be adapted to suit your preferences (shorter or longer variants, return trips to viewpoints). Lots of pleasant paths in the woods, few roads. Numerous viewpoints, a castle, springs, a pond...
Eyliac Circular Route
7.50 mi
+676 ft
-659 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Eyliac (Dordogne)
A pleasant walk with few roads, fairly gentle climbs, charming, shaded paths and three castles.
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.
Around Gandy
5.45 mi
+266 ft
-276 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Vergt (Dordogne)
A peaceful hike through woods and meadows, on foot, horseback or mountain bike, with or without dogs.
Eyvirat loop
10.57 mi
+676 ft
-653 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Eyvirat (Dordogne)
A fairly long but easy hike: the slopes are gentle and the elevation gain is moderate. There are some beautiful wooded sections, mainly towards the end, and a few views of the rolling countryside, but there are also some paved sections that can be a bit long.
The Nicoulou circular starting from Saint-Astier
11.93 mi
+1,283 ft
-1,280 ft
6h 35
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Astier (Dordogne)
A lovely, slightly challenging walk (in terms of distance and elevation gain) but well worth the effort. Charming paths through the woods, unobstructed views, beautiful old and modern houses, with uphill, downhill and flat sections!
A challenging circular loop starting from Le Freyrat
4.78 mi
+594 ft
-594 ft
2h 45
Moderate
Departure from Manzac-sur-Vern (Dordogne)
A lovely, challenging circular route with a bit of elevation gain.
Grignols – Toupy Circular Loop
5.17 mi
+755 ft
-745 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Grignols (Dordogne)
A short circular loop to get back into the swing of things in a charming valley.
The Jaure circuit via Mèrebœuf
Tourist office
6.74 mi
+541 ft
-538 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Jaure (Dordogne)
A peaceful, tranquil country walk, offering a pleasant exploration of the countryside along lovely wooded paths.
Brantôme in the Dronne Valley
5.98 mi
+591 ft
-564 ft
3h 15
Easy
Departure from Brantôme (Dordogne)
Brantôme, the Venice of Périgord...
Circular loop of the 45th parallel in Périgord
7.67 mi
+630 ft
-646 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Veyrines-de-Vergt (Dordogne)
A pleasant and rather varied hike that allows you to discover the landscapes of this part of the central Périgord and the valley where the Caudeau river has its source. There are a few sections of tarmac, but they are not very busy.
Valareilh (Vallereuil)
6.39 mi
+472 ft
-469 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Vallereuil (Dordogne)
A challenging hike mainly on shaded woodland trails or paths. Beautiful views of the valleys and small hamlets scattered throughout the countryside.
Route of the seven springs in Beauregard and Bassac
7.06 mi
+541 ft
-548 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Beauregard-et-Bassac (Dordogne)
The walk takes you past seven springs scattered throughout this rural landscape. The route follows the road, then a forest track or pretty country lanes. The area is very peaceful. You pass through hamlets, farms and meadows.
The route is suitable for mountain bikes.
The circular ridge path in Villamblard
5.85 mi
+538 ft
-564 ft
3h 10
Easy
Departure from Villamblard (Dordogne)
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.
Ancient loop of Paussac Saint-Juste
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.
Short circular loop around Saint-Félix-de-Reilhac
5.24 mi
+397 ft
-377 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Saint-Félix-de-Reillac-et-Mortemart (Dordogne)
The commune of Saint-Félix-de-Reilhac-et-Mortemart offers beautiful hiking routes of varying distances, accessible to most nature lovers.
The route suggested here takes you up a hill where you can enjoy beautiful panoramic views, alternating between tracks and forest paths.
Saint-Félix circular
9.73 mi
+627 ft
-633 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Félix-de-Reillac-et-Mortemart (Dordogne)
A beautiful hike in the countryside. A pleasant walk that will allow you to discover the countryside in peace and quiet, without any great difficulty.
St-Jean and St-Séverin d'Estissac, the Landais Trail and the Bost walk
8.89 mi
+633 ft
-623 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Jean-d'Estissac (Dordogne)
No major points of interest on this circular route, apart from the charming little church in Saint-Séverin. Peace and quiet, peace and quiet, peace and quiet, and birdsong! A succession of quiet country lanes and fire tracks for the first, longer section. The final stretch between the two villages is more varied. Option to shorten the route.
