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Rochechouart walks
Le Clos du Boeuf in Laudonnie
Visorando Member
3.28 mi
+253 ft
-259 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Vayres (Haute-Vienne) (Haute-Vienne)
You will walk along sunken paths, discover numerous viewpoints and pass small ponds teeming with wildlife. Herons, ducks, moorhens and teals have made their home in this peaceful spot. Heading back towards Laudonnie, after the last pond, on your left, you’ll pass the “Clos du Boeuf”, a small meadow where the farmer used to lead his animal – or, at best, his pair of oxen – for a well-deserved rest after long hours of walking.
A circular route starting from La Guérillerie
Association / Club / Walk leader7.06 mi
+528 ft
-509 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Chaillac-sur-Vienne (Haute-Vienne)
Walk around La Guérillerie. Few roads and magnificent paths, but be careful: the route is unmarked (there are two or three traces here and there; this route would benefit from being re-marked).
Tour of Navière island (Île de Chaillac)
3.23 mi
+13 ft
-13 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Saint-Junien (Haute-Vienne)
Discover an island in the middle of the Vienne River, offering a diversity of landscapes between meadows and woodlands, and an interesting heritage.A connection to nature with explanatory signs along the way.
The ponds and forest of Étagnac
7.95 mi
+466 ft
-453 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Étagnac (Charente)
Étagnac, its ponds and forest. Hike in the heart of nature and tranquillity on an unmarked route.
Circular route starting from Chabanais
8.25 mi
+374 ft
-381 ft
4h 05
Easy
Departure from Chabanais (Charente)
This walk will introduce you to the Chabanoise countryside and take you up to the heights of Chabanais via the small surrounding villages such as La Séchère and La Guéranchie, along varied paths alternating between woodland and plateau, allowing you to discover the beautiful landscapes of Charente Limousine.
From Puy d’Eau to Rochechouart via the forest
17.10 mi
+889 ft
-866 ft
2.5 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Cyr (Haute-Vienne) (Haute-Vienne)
A return walk from Puy d’Eau to Rochechouart Castle, through the forest.
Around Lake Lavaud
8.69 mi
+243 ft
-233 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Quentin-sur-Charente (Charente)
A very pleasant route, especially the last part where you walk along the lake.
Circular route around Saint-Quentin-sur-Charente and the Lavaud Dam
5.24 mi
+315 ft
-299 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Saint-Quentin-sur-Charente (Charente)
A circular route around the village of Saint-Quentin-sur-Charente, which mostly follows wide paths and small grassy tracks suitable for mountain biking, with very few tarmac roads.
Around Cussac
12.01 mi
+919 ft
-919 ft
1.5 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Cussac (Haute-Vienne) (Haute-Vienne)
This route incorporates several PDIPR (Departmental Plan for Walking and Hiking Routes) trails, allowing you to explore the Forest of Boubon and the surroundings of Cussac.
Tour of Lake Mas Chaban starting from Massignac
8.36 mi
+190 ft
-187 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Massignac (Charente)
This hike will take you around Lake Mas Chaban and offer beautiful views of Lake Chaban and a passage through the small village of Lésignac-Durand, where there is a church worth seeing.
The difficulty lies mainly in the length of the walk. In very wet weather, the path can be very muddy or even impassable.
The route can also be done in the opposite direction. Please note that the view is not clear between Valette and the starting/finishing point.
The Malicherie Route
8.57 mi
+404 ft
-410 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Chabrac (Charente)
This route, taking about half a day, winds through the peaceful, rolling countryside of Charente-Limousine in the southern part of the commune of Chabrac. Hamlets, meadows and typical farmhouses with small herds of Limousin cattle, woods, ponds and unobstructed views over the commune’s hills make for a charming, bucolic walk along little-used roads and paths. You can halve the distance by taking a shortcut between La Malicherie and La Gouie and walking only the eastern or western circular loop.
The heritage of Les Salles-Lavauguyon
6.60 mi
+404 ft
-377 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Les Salles-Lavauguyon (Haute-Vienne)
An easy walk that will allow you to discover the heritage around Les Salles Lavauguyon.
The fortified town of Brigueuil and its forest
9.49 mi
+502 ft
-525 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Brigueuil (Charente)
Circular route starting from Brigueuil, a beautiful fortified town, with varied landscapes including numerous ponds and beautiful forests.
The Good Fountains of Cussac.
6.00 mi
+331 ft
-335 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Cussac (Haute-Vienne) (Haute-Vienne)
This route will take you to the heart of Limousin villages, past oratories, good fountains and prayer trees, witnesses to ancestral spiritual activity. You are in the Périgord-Limousin Regional Nature Park.
Assit Mill Trail
Tourist office5.14 mi
+282 ft
-279 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Manot (Charente)
This trail refers to the water mill built in the Middle Ages on the banks of the Vienne. You will follow the Vienne for much of the route. This gives you plenty of time to fully appreciate this river! If you see tourists in canoes or kayaks, don't be surprised! The Vienne is used for water sports.
Ceinturat megalith circuit
6.91 mi
+509 ft
-515 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Cieux (Haute-Vienne)
An interesting walk at the foot of the Monts de Blond, among the undergrowth and mystical stories.
The Banaret Circular Trail
6.87 mi
+554 ft
-571 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Bussière-Badil (Dordogne)
Welcome to the charming village of Bussière-Badil. This easy and enjoyable circular walk will allow you to explore the region’s rolling countryside. The route mainly follows shaded dirt tracks, with a few sections on small tarmac roads. You’ll be able to enjoy magnificent views of the surrounding hills and pass through unspoilt woodland. Get ready for a lovely day out in the countryside!
