Short circular loop around Saint-Mexant

At the start, you can park (two or even three vehicles) on the right-hand side of this small road, in a grassy area where the neighbourhood bins are located and where you’ll find the small yellow ‘C1’ sign marking the start.

This route is signposted in yellow all the way along.

(S/E) Head straight on towards Les Brochs. Very soon, turn left, following the yellow arrow on the small sign.

(1) After a few dozen metres, head down the path on the right.

(2) At the bottom of this path, turn right and walk alongside a pond. Pass through the first wetland area.

(3) At the junction, turn left. Head north-west.

(4) Just before you reach a road, turn right. Walk alongside a woodland and then rejoin the tarmac road amongst a few houses.

(5) At the junction, follow a busy road to the right: take care.

(6) At a place called Les Pages, take a path on the right. Follow this path south-east through meadows. Continue along a short tarmac section.

(7) Cross the road carefully and turn onto the small track directly in front of you. You’ll soon rejoin the small road; follow it to the left for a few dozen metres.

(8) At the hamlet of Lacoste, turn sharply right and follow a path that is more open than the previous ones.

(3) At the junction you took on the way out, carry straight on. You’ll come back to the pond; this time, walk along its right-hand side.

(2) Turn left.

(1) Turn left again, then right to return to the starting point (S/E).

In May 2024, the ground was soft following heavy rainfall in the preceding months. It’s no problem with good walking shoes or even wellies for the little ones.

This walk will immerse you in the heart of the Corrèze countryside. Take in the scenery!

At (4), a farm rearing Cul Noir du Limousin pigs (a local breed covered by a conservation programme).

You’ll be able to admire some beautiful old buildings, some in need of restoration and others already renovated.