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Saint-Cassien walks
Around La Courrège via Saint-Cassien
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6.71 mi
+246 ft
-240 ft
3h 20
Easy
Departure from Saint-Cassien (Dordogne)
A mixed walk (forest paths and small roads) around the bastide town of Monpazier.
A complete immersion in the undergrowth and in a countryside that has hardly changed in over 50 years. A truly remote spot.
Updated at the request of a local resident, the start of this hike has been moved to Saint-Cassien, near the village church.
In the woods north of Monpazier
5.89 mi
+190 ft
-197 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Marsalès (Dordogne)
A hike starting from the magnificent bastide town of Monpazier in the south of the Périgord Pourpre. Small paths and chestnut tree undergrowth. The walk is quite long, but the elevation gain is low. Enough to spend a very good afternoon (or morning).
Lake Brayssou in Tourliac
3.42 mi
+66 ft
-49 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Tourliac (Lot-et-Garonne)
A very easy walk around Lake Tourliac, along the Brayssou, a small tributary of the Dropt.
Plenty of birds (mallards, teals, wigeons, etc.).
It largely follows the contour line along a footpath.
As this is a reservoir, the walk is more pleasant in spring, when the lake is full.
Short circular loop around Sainte-Croix de Beaumont
3.53 mi
+351 ft
-335 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Sainte-Croix (Dordogne) (Dordogne)
An easy walk whatever the season, very shaded in summer as it runs through woodland, but still manageable in winter. A gentle, unchallenging climb offering views of a landscape typical of southern Périgord: a small valley, woodland of oak and chestnut trees, a stone house with a traditional Périgord roof, a park with a château (not open to visitors) and a small 12th-century church.
Biron circular
7.94 mi
+627 ft
-607 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Biron (Dordogne) (Dordogne)
Majestic and imposing, Biron Castle perches on a hill, reigning supreme over the surrounding countryside. This landscape of hills, valleys, woods and fields where cows and horses graze is a haven of peace conducive to meditation.
Short circular around Saint-Avit-Sénieur
4.91 mi
+482 ft
-489 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Saint-Avit-Sénieur (Dordogne)
The village of Saint-Avit-Sénieur is built around an old abbey surrounded by rich land and beautiful chestnut groves. There are many hiking trails around the village. This walk is inspired by one of them, but is a little shorter. This means it can easily be done in half a day. The first part follows theGR® trail and takes you through undergrowth and meadows, while the second part mainly follows paved local roads.
Moulin de Pincanelle circular
9.54 mi
+446 ft
-427 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Sainte-Radegonde (Dordogne) (Dordogne)
Circular starting from Roquépine-Sainte-Radegonde via Saint-Léon d'Issigeac. Lots of countryside, a little forest. A ford to cross in winter. Birdsong. Perhaps a deer. Landscapes everywhere. A few small roads, with almost no cars. And then the ruins of the Moulin de Pincanelle after the Bois de Bayard.
Moulin de Pincanelle circular
6.91 mi
+423 ft
-407 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Sainte-Radegonde (Dordogne) (Dordogne)
A circular starting from Sainte-Radegonde in Roquepine via Saint-Léon-d'Issigeac. Lots of countryside, a few forests. A ford to cross in winter. Birdsong, a deer, landscapes everywhere. A few small roads, with almost no cars. And then the ruins of the Moulin de Pincanelle after the Bois de Bayard.
Circular around Born
5.90 mi
+253 ft
-243 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Saint-Eutrope-de-Born (Lot-et-Garonne)
An easy hike starting from the village of Born. Beautiful landscapes as far as the eye can see and few roads. Plains and undergrowth. A ford at the start of the walk with the possibility of crossing without getting your feet wet.
Circular Gavaudun via Saint-Avit
7.31 mi
+614 ft
-610 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Gavaudun (Lot-et-Garonne)
This route takes you to one of the least well-known fortified castles in Lot-et-Garonne, its fortified village and its lush green valley: Gavaudun. It passes through the hamlet of Laurenque and its elegant 12th-century church.You’ll be able to admire the evocative ruins of Saint-Sardos Priory and learn about the legend associated with it.Off the main route, you can visit the village of Saint-Avit, home to the Bernard Palissy Museum (dedicated to the potter, enameller, painter, glassmaker, writer and scholar).
Viaduct Loop
4.81 mi
+207 ft
-233 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Larzac (Dordogne)
A short, peaceful route through the beautiful landscape of the Dordogne. You will follow a river, pass under a viaduct and cross a forest full of wildlife – a real change of scenery.
Circular of Rocher du Corbeau
7.45 mi
+597 ft
-607 ft
3h 55
Easy
Departure from Bayac (Dordogne)
This route is not particularly "wild", but the natural surroundings here still allow you to find yourself. As a bonus, the superb Château de Bannes will amaze you.
Bayac Trail Route No. 1
3.77 mi
+289 ft
-299 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Bayac (Dordogne)
This route has been created by Dordogne Périgord Trail for runners and mountain bikers. Four routes are available starting from Bayac. Route No. 1 is a gentle warm-up for beginners, taking in the majestic Château de Bannes.
Routes No. 3 and No. 4 of the Bayac Trail
12.43 mi
+925 ft
-925 ft
6h 30
Difficult
Departure from Bayac (Dordogne)
This route has been created by Dordogne Périgord Trail for runners and mountain bikers. Four routes are available starting from Bayac. This route allows you to complete Route No. 3 (16 km), and partway along, a circular route of 4 km enables you to complete Route No. 4 (20 km).
Route No. 2 of the Bayac Trail
5.88 mi
+482 ft
-472 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Bayac (Dordogne)
This route has been created by Dordogne Périgord Trail for runners and mountain bikers. Four routes are available starting from Bayac. Route No. 2 offers a lovely hike but requires a good level of fitness.
A short circular loop starting from Urval
2.56 mi
+348 ft
-354 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Urval (Dordogne)
Urval is a small, unassuming village on the outskirts of the Bergerac–Sarlat road; there are several walking trails, marked in yellow, which are very interesting. This short walk features a fairly steep climb at the start, but it’s shaded and leads to a magnificent little hamlet at the end, followed by a superb descent with a beautiful view and, finally, a gentle, slightly undulating stretch on the way back to Urval.
Couze and Saint-Front circular loop
6.95 mi
+643 ft
-623 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Couze-et-Saint-Front (Dordogne)
This walk partly follows the two local routes, allowing you to explore the village from the heights – noting that the houses are built on the hillside – and then down through the valley, with many buildings and points of interest to discover. It is steep for the first 800 metres, but your efforts will be well rewarded.