Short circular loop around Saint-Félix-de-Reilhac

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.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 8.43 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 45 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 121 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 115 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 260 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 164 m

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Description of the walk

The start is at the Town Hall Square located on the edge of the D47, which is the road to Les Eyzies, at the hiking information board. A few parking spaces are available.

Follow the yellow markings

(S/E) With your back to the town hall, follow the pavement on the left to reach the pedestrian crossing, then cross the D47 carefully, opposite the church. Take the path that runs along the left side of the church and climbs towards a pedestrian tunnel under the railway line.

(1) A few dozen metres from the exit, turn right onto the wooded path that climbs towards the houses. Follow the road to the right for 400 metres until you reach the edge of the woods on the left (yellow sign).

(2) Take the path that enters the forest. After 600 metres, take the hairpin bend to the right at the marker. After 200 metres, you will come to a fork. Take the maintained path on the left (both lead to a place called La Castellénie), then descend opposite to the crossroad.

(3) At this intersection, turn left for 80 m and then right onto the path that runs alongside a pond (there is a red fire brigade sign at the entrance). At the end of the pond, continue straight ahead and join the cross road. Turn left towards the hamlet of La Franval, where you will pass through a horse farm. Follow the winding road through the houses, passing in front of the greenhouses. Continue to the next signposted intersection (Saint-Félix circular loop, short variant) at a place called La Gauterie.

(4) Turn left onto the track that winds its way up the hill, offering beautiful panoramic views, for 2 km to reach the Mortamar road.

(5) Carefully cross the main road and follow the track for 200 m, passing in front of the hunting huts. Be careful not to miss the path on the right as you leave the woods. Continue for 800 m until you reach the signpost on the left.

(6) At this signpost, which refers to another route, take the forest path that curves sharply to the left. At the next intersection of paths, first turn right then left.
Follow the path that passes by a pond on the left (obscured by an embankment and trees) and continue to the road.

(7) At the Mortamar road, turn right, pass in front of the cemetery and continue towards the SNCF bridge without crossing it. Turn left onto the path and return to the pedestrian tunnel at the start, located 100 metres away.

(1) Retrace your steps along the outward route to reach the Place de la Mairie (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 167 m - Town hall square
  2. 1 : km 0.16 - alt. 173 m - Crossroads
  3. 2 : km 1 - alt. 219 m - Edge of the forest
  4. 3 : km 2.06 - alt. 198 m - La Castellénie
  5. 4 : km 3.33 - alt. 252 m - La Gauterie
  6. 5 : km 5.41 - alt. 234 m - Mortamar Road
  7. 6 : km 6.37 - alt. 240 m - Yellow marker post
  8. 7 : km 7.27 - alt. 199 m - Les Sarrazinies
  9. S/E : km 8.43 - alt. 167 m - Town hall square

Notes

(S/E) Toilets are available at the town hall.

Between (3) and (4), the farm at a place called "La Franval" provides shelter in case of bad weather.

Worth a visit

(S/E) A few steps from the Town Hall, you can visit the Romanesque Church of Saint-Félix de Reilhac, dating from 1273.

(S/E) 500 metres from the start, at the top of the hill, you can see "la maison Menphis" on the right, beautifully decorated by a Wild West enthusiast. Animals are represented in wood.

Reviews and comments

4.7 / 5
Based on 7 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.6 / 5
Ease of following the route
5 / 5
Route interest
4.4 / 5
Pascal31
Pascal31

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 18, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful hike, partly through woodland, which was very pleasant in the current hot weather. No difficulties on this route. A short paved section at the end was less enjoyable.

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ARTCODA
ARTCODA

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 29, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

This application is very interesting and makes it easier to find locations for walking groups.
However, I regret that I am unable to import routes suggested by other walkers. The exchanges are fruitful, but I am unable to do so. Perhaps this is due to my mobile phone?

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isabellebl
isabellebl

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 24, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Beautiful hike with well-marked route (except at "La Castellenie").

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dordogne
dordogne

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 03, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very effective markings, must have been redone very recently, the plastic caps are brand new.

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jean.favre
jean.favre

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 13, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Pleasant country route. Very suitable for all ages.

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278v2
278v2

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 15, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

beautiful scenery . easy
recommendable

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Aldan24
Aldan24

Thank you for this review, Erik. We are preparing others on this sector. See you soon on the trails and happy New Year.

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Erik Guitarwalker
Erik Guitarwalker
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 26, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant, easy hike with varied, pleasant scenery, mainly forest. Don't miss the "little path on the right" after the hunting lodges... We actually missed it.

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