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Saint-Front-la-Rivière walks
The Renaudie Circular
Visorando Member
6.08 mi
+476 ft
-449 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Front-la-Rivière (Dordogne)
A lovely walk through the hills bordering the Dronne Valley, discovering charming hamlets and the ruins of La Renaudie Castle.
Circular walk from Croze to Milhac-de-Nontron
9.02 mi
+728 ft
-702 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Milhac-de-Nontron (Dordogne)
Around Milhac-de-Nontron, a route taking you from hamlet to hamlet along country lanes trodden by generations of locals before the age of the motor car. Another way of experiencing the local area and rural life.
The Saut du Chalard
2.42 mi
+394 ft
-407 ft
1h 25
Moderate
Departure from Champs-Romain (Dordogne)
A circular alternative to the walk to Saut du Chalard takes you along the rushing Dronne river on a slightly difficult path at the bottom of a wooded valley that is always shaded.
Circular of the Queue d'Âne
4.38 mi
+525 ft
-499 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Saint-Martin-de-Fressengeas (Dordogne)
A lovely walk through the rolling countryside of the Périgord Vert, well marked between meadows and woods.
The route is proposed and maintained by the local association "Amis Chemin".
Circular Combes starting from Saint-Jean-de-Côle
6.59 mi
+433 ft
-433 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Jean-de-Côle (Dordogne)
Explore the hills overlooking the Côle, from hamlet to hamlet, from one valley to another, amidst forests and meadows.
Saint-Jean-de-Côle Circular Forest Loop
5.50 mi
+289 ft
-295 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Saint-Jean-de-Côle (Dordogne)
A pleasant walk, mainly through woodland, first along the flat route of an old railway line, then along the ridge of the hills overlooking Saint-Jean-de-Côle to the west, ending with a stroll through traditional hamlets before the descent to the village.
Circular between Saint-Jean-de-Côle and Saint-Romain
3.08 mi
+351 ft
-348 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Saint-Jean-de-Côle (Dordogne)
A walk in the countryside completes your visit to Saint-Jean-de-Côle, one of the most beautiful villages in France, first along the hillside, on the shaded route of the old railway line, and then on the crest of the hills overlooking the Côle valley.
A short circular loop along the Dronne upstream of the Trou de Philippou
4.14 mi
+348 ft
-344 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Saint-Saud-Lacoussière (Dordogne)
This circular loop starting from Saint-Saud-Lacoussière heads down along the Dronne, following it for around 2 km. Much of the path is shaded. You can make a short detour to cool off at the Grand Étang at the end of the route. You can also start from the Grand Étang and join the loop via the GR®361.
Saint-Martin-de-Fressengeas Circular Route
7.32 mi
+840 ft
-866 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Jean-de-Côle (Dordogne)
A long walk over hill and dale, along country lanes around Saint-Martin-de-Fressengeas, between the rivers Cole and Queue d’Àne.
A route very well signposted by volunteers from the local association “Amis Chemin”.
Brantôme in the Dronne Valley
5.98 mi
+591 ft
-564 ft
3h 15
Easy
Departure from Brantôme (Dordogne)
Brantôme, the Venice of Périgord...
From Saint-Estèphe to Piégut
Association / Club / Walk leader
8.47 mi
+548 ft
-548 ft
4h 20
Easy
Departure from Saint-Estèphe (Dordogne)
This hike will give you an insight into the life of the monks of the Order of Grandmont, who were only allowed to eat fish from the large pond at Saint-Estèphe. You will pass their priory, then the Menhir de Fixard and the Tour de Piégut with its history. You can also take an old Roman road and explore the discoveries of centuries past in the small villages you pass through.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Circular the King of Chauzes via La Croix du Rat
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.
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.
Loop between Tardoire and the forests, starting from Vouthon
7.93 mi
+148 ft
-148 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Vouthon (Charente)
Vouthon is home to a 12th-century Templar church. The Tardoire river flows near this church and you will cross it several times. In places, you will walk along the platform of an old railway line. This walk will bring you closer to history and nature.
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.
Quiz walk: “Through our stories in Saint-Sornin”
Tourism professional
9.56 mi
+574 ft
-564 ft
3 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Sornin (Charente) (Charente)
This route can be combined with a quiz walk, offering a fun way to discover the town’s iconic sites and learn about its history and heritage. Look for the ‘Au fil de nos histoires’ poster in the sports hall car park and scan the QR code to start the game (free, no registration required, and no app to download).