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Saint-Julien-près-Bort walks
Panoramic view of the Dordogne at the Saint-Nazaire site
Visorando Member
0.83 mi
+180 ft
-197 ft
0h 30
Easy
Departure from Saint-Julien-près-Bort (Corrèze)
A short walk for a beautiful view of the Dordogne gorges, at the confluence with the Diège.
Roche-le-Peyroux - Le Maury Campsite
10.12 mi
+1,158 ft
-1,145 ft
5h 40
Difficult
Departure from Roche-le-Peyroux (Corrèze)
A short stage with breathtaking views, the beautiful village of Liginiac and a swim in Lake Triouzoune to finish.
Sentier du Milan trail in Liginiac
4.31 mi
+768 ft
-791 ft
2h 40
Moderate
Departure from Liginiac (Corrèze)
Set off to explore this trail, which will take you to the Roc Grand viewpoint via the Saut de Juillac and a view of the Monts du Cantal. You can also discover one of the most beautiful views of the Gorges de la Dordogne, with almost 180° visibility. If you're lucky, you may see a bird of prey flying over the gorges.
The Bort-les-Orgues circuit
Local authority2.93 mi
+538 ft
-538 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Bort-les-Orgues (Corrèze)
From the Panorama des Orgues, take a stroll through the woodland and at the foot of the Orgues de Bort. Lovely panoramic views of the Massif Central mountains (Sancy, Monts du Cantal, Chastel Marlhac Plateau) and overlooking the town of Bort-les-Orgues.
The Dordogne lake at the Mont site
0.41 mi
+52 ft
-52 ft
0h 15
Easy
Departure from Sarroux (Corrèze)
A very short round trip walk offering a beautiful view of the Dordogne upstream from the Bort-les Orgues dam and Château de Val.
Tour of the Orgues de Bort-les-Orgues
4.46 mi
+1,112 ft
-1,112 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from Bort-les-Orgues (Corrèze)
Short circular to discover Bort-les-Orgues from the top of the organ pipes (cliffs) that gave this charming little town its name.
Moderator's warning: Please note! A notice dated 7 September 2020 indicates that the section between (5) and (6) is closed.
Chemin de la Croix Bastide in Bort-les-Orgues
2.73 mi
+554 ft
-568 ft
1h 45
Moderate
Departure from Bort-les-Orgues (Corrèze)
Walk to the Croix Bastide with views of the Orgues and the town. From the Croix Bastide, there is a beautiful view of the valley and the Orgues de Bort-les-Orgues. The descent is via a very small shaded road (reserved for local residents).
The electric Dordogne in Bort-les-Orgues
10.13 mi
+1,890 ft
-1,903 ft
6h 20
Moderate
Departure from Bort-les-Orgues (Corrèze)
A hike, mainly in the forest, on the heights of Bort-les-Orgues, passing by a few viewpoints and at the foot of the rock formations.
Between Rhue and the Dordogne
8.01 mi
+302 ft
-299 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Bort-les-Orgues (Corrèze)
Via the Green Trail, you can admire the Orgues de Bort towering above you and head to the Saut de la Saule on the River Rhue. On the way back, you’ll head to the Ballastière Lake, situated at the confluence of the Rhue and the Dordogne, and walk alongside the Plantade housing estate, built during the construction of the dam. You’ll then return to the town centre, finishing at Place Marmontel.
The Puy de Bort
8.33 mi
+1,745 ft
-1,745 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Bort-les-Orgues (Corrèze)
Starting from Bort-les-Orgues, this route will introduce you to the charms of the Bort-Artense region and treat you to panoramic views spanning over 180°. It all begins with a view of the dam, followed by the Monts du Sancy, and then the Bort plateau with its breathtaking vista. On the way back down, you can admire the views of the Cantal and the Sumène. Whilst there is certainly a significant elevation gain, you’ll still enjoy this walk, which is sure to leave a lasting impression. What’s more, much of the route is shaded, ensuring you can enjoy this outing in the best possible conditions.
Château de Val via the Dordogne route ‘From villages to dams’
9.84 mi
+876 ft
-846 ft
5h 15
Moderate
Departure from Bort-les-Orgues (Corrèze)
From the centre of Bort-les-Orgues, make your way to Château de Val by following the shores of the lake and the River Dordogne. Admire the dam from its base and then from the promontory on the left bank. Pass by the lovely Siauve beach. You can enjoy magnificent views of Château de Val along the lake.
Bort-les-Orgues - Roche-le-Peyroux
14.04 mi
+2,562 ft
-1,969 ft
8h 40
Very difficult
Departure from Bort-les-Orgues (Corrèze)
A magnificent stage with enchanted forests, rocky outcrops and landscapes reminiscent of Watteau.A real spectacle.
Siauve Beach - Val Castle
1.83 mi
+72 ft
-66 ft
0h 55
Easy
Departure from Lanobre (Cantal)
A pleasant route overlooking Lake Bort-les-Orgues, leading from La Siauve beach to Val Castle. The short distance of the route makes it possible to consider a circular route.
Camping le Maury - Bivouac at Vent Haut
15.69 mi
+1,824 ft
-2,011 ft
8h 50
Very difficult
Departure from Liginiac (Corrèze)
Another superb stage combining ancient stone buildings, wild nature, agriculture and breathtaking views of the Dordogne. And the icing on the cake is that you can almost touch the river!
Discover the old Triouzoune power station.
3.86 mi
+459 ft
-443 ft
2h 10
Moderate
Departure from Neuvic (Corrèze)
A circular route with some slightly technical sections, but a detour that is well worth it to reach the Triouzoune and the remains of an old power station dating from 1910, which has been replaced by a dam upstream.
The Saut de la Saule
3.84 mi
+138 ft
-138 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Vebret (Cantal)
A short, easy, shaded circular walk from Cheyssac (in the commune of Vebret in Cantal) to the Saut de la Saule, a steep-sided gorge on the Rhue.
The Rhue is a tributary of the Dordogne that separates Cantal and Corrèze (and therefore Auvergne from Limousin) near Bort-Les-Orgues.
The Lacustrine Dordogne at Monestier-Port-Dieu
3.19 mi
+574 ft
-597 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Monestier-Port-Dieu (Corrèze)
A short circular route, mostly through the woods, with two return trips: the first to reach the banks of the Dordogne, which here is a lake just upstream from the Bort-les-Orgues dam, and the second to discover the Site de la Vie, a pretty viewpoint with an orientation table.