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Saint-Jean-Ligoure walks
Chalucet castle and Ligoure woodland
A lovely walk in the woodlands along the Ligoure and Briance rivers, with a visit to Chalucet castle.
This walk has been created in memory of Bernard, from the Amis de Chalucet Association and a great Camino walker who also walked to Rome and Bremen.
Circular Briance Valley tour starting from Veyrinas
Here is a circular route to explore the Briance Valley, passing through some magnificent little villages.
This circular route is accessible on foot or by mountain bike, but presents some challenges on various tricky sections, even for experienced adults. There’s always a way to shorten the route.
It is also possible to set off from the small village of Le Chambon (4) on the D32, where there is a perfect car park to start from.
Solignac - Le Vigen - Chalucet
There is a trail that can be explored on foot or by mountain bike, connecting all these towns and offering beautiful views along the way. This will take you to the Château de Chalucet, an extraordinary medieval site.
Route de la Haute-Vallée de l’Isle at La Meyze
The Respir association has signposted a charming walking trail in La Meyze: the Haute Vallée de l’Isle route. It is this route that I invite you to discover.
The Deer Trail
From the12th-century church to the Château du Mas Cerise, this route takes you along avenues lined with majestic trees and a ridge path.
The Limoges Porcelain Circular Walk
A walk presenting no particular difficulty in a peaceful and relaxing setting, allowing you to explore the Vienne Valley in the heart of the world capital of porcelain, with magnificent medieval bridges, historic neighbourhoods, old factories (porcelain) and a lovely park.
The Aurence Valley via Le Meynieux
A magnificent walk that allows you to discover the rich scenery and biodiversity of the commune of Isle. If you keep quiet and look out carefully, you may spot foxes, squirrels, roe deer and numerous birds. In spring, the song of the golden oriole will accompany you as you walk along the ‘fox trail’, the ‘squirrel trail’ or even the ‘sequoia trail’. You’ll follow the right bank of the River Aurence and come across the Meynieux mill before climbing a short path that leads to the village of Mas de l’Aurence with its beautifully restored buildings.
Flavignac route
An interesting hike that will allow you to discover the landscapes and enjoy the surrounding heritage.
Circular walk between Flavignac and Texon
A walk for days when the paths are muddy, as it follows only tarmac roads. Two beautiful churches, in the village of Flavignac and the hamlet of Texon, mark this circular route through the Limousin countryside.
Le Père Castor, Meuzac Évasions trail
Meuzac welcomes you for a walk rich in natural heritage (Limousin bocage and forests) and architectural heritage (fortified Romanesque church). You will come across numerous ponds, including the Plan d'Eau de la Roche (swimming) and the Plan d'Eau de Forgeneuve (water skiing). Don't miss the Père Castor media library.
Throughout the walk, you will find a series of questions and answers (the question on one signpost, the answer on the next).
Route des Mines d'Or de la Forêt de Champvert
Along the way: Curzac Castle and village, the village of Saint-Vitte.
The burnt-down mill, the old Ozier mill and its pond, the views, the sunken paths, the Limousin countryside, the River Briance.
Between hamlets and the Vaseix Forest in Verneuil-sur-Vienne
This circular route passes through hamlets with beautiful Limousin-style houses, takes you up to a vantage point to enjoy the scenery, and ends with the lovely avenues of the Forêt des Vaseix.
The Sully Linden Tree
Sully, then a minister under Henry IV, donated a lime tree to the village of Montgibaud. Now lost following the storm of 1999, this lime tree, planted in front of the church, was intended to provide shelter for the villagers’ gatherings held after mass.
This route through the Limousin countryside follows springs that flow along the paths, passes through woodland, and leads to hamlets or opens out onto rolling meadows. You’ll enjoy a beautiful view of the motte at Coursaleix and Plazat.
Through the Forêts d'Aixe and Loges
A pleasant walk in the forest, in all seasons and in all weathers.Please note: from 30 November 2024 to 31 January 2025, the path between (5) and (6) will be closed for forestry work.At the Beauregard farm, take the road between points (3) and (6) and continue the route.
The Font Faure
An easy route with magnificent views of Forsac Castle and the village of Masseret. You will pass by Font Faure, a devotional fountain that is the site of a pilgrimage where the clothes of the sick are placed on the cross. The fountain is located in the beautiful and large forest of the same name, part of which is a hunting reserve, near Forsac.