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Saint-Merd-de-Lapleau walks
Above the Gorges de la Dordogne in Nougein
Visorando Member
3.92 mi
+994 ft
-1,001 ft
2h 40
Moderate
Departure from Marcillac-la-Croisille (Corrèze)
Walk above the Gorges de la Dordogne, through former chestnut plantations, a restored market garden, along an old Roman road, tracks and forest paths.
Bassignac-le-Haut and the Dordogne
3.06 mi
+305 ft
-305 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Bassignac-le-Haut (Corrèze)
This is a short walk starting from the magnificent calvary of Bassignac-le-Haut, offering one of the most beautiful views of the Dordogne. It is an easy walk, with part of the route on a quiet road.
Roc du Busatier and the Jardin de Bardot
2.33 mi
+712 ft
-712 ft
1h 40
Moderate
Departure from Marcillac-la-Croisille (Corrèze)
A short hike but with a significant elevation gain. Beautiful views over the Dordogne. Visit to the Jardin de Bardot. Explore the penstock of the hydroelectric dam.
See safety precautions in the ‘Practical Information’ section.
The Comberoute woods and the hamlet of Redenat: a circular route from Sirieix
3.37 mi
+282 ft
-279 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Bassignac-le-Haut (Corrèze)
A short walk, ideal for families. It starts gently through the woods, then takes you down a small “hollow” before climbing back up to Redenat and returning to the starting point. No traffic guaranteed. The wooded paths are well-maintained and the road section is safe.
Around Lake Marcillac-la-Croisille
6.02 mi
+548 ft
-561 ft
3h 15
Easy
Departure from Saint-Pardoux-la-Croisille (Corrèze)
Discover the paths and small hamlets overlooking Lake Marcillac-La-Croisille, between the Doustre and the Labissière pine forest.
Rochers Noirs Viaduct in Lapleau
6.87 mi
+1,414 ft
-1,437 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Lapleau (Corrèze)
Leave Lapleau via the Gorges de la Luzège, heading towards a historic monument in Haute Corrèze: the Rochers Noirs Viaduct, on a more challenging trail than the one that starts in Soursac.
Via Notre-Dame du Puy du Bassin
4.40 mi
+476 ft
-476 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Auriac (Corrèze) (Corrèze)
A very pleasant circular route through fields and woods, with no major difficulties, in the heart of the Xaintrie Blanche, taking you to the region’s highest point, the Puy du Bassin, which rises to 709 m.
Circular from the Viaduc des Rochers Noirs to Soursac
3.82 mi
+879 ft
-896 ft
2h 30
Moderate
Departure from Soursac (Corrèze)
This route takes you along a very quiet road and narrow paths on either side of the Viaduc des Rochers Noirs viaduct to a metal suspension footbridge over the Luzège. Lovely views of the viaduct and the Luzège Valley.
Lake Pont-Aubert and the Rochers Noirs Viaduct
7.02 mi
+1,053 ft
-1,063 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Soursac (Corrèze)
You will set off to explore the natural heritage of Soursac by heading towards Lac du Pont-Aubert. You will follow the Tacot trail, visiting the Jardin de Firmin and its cabin with a breathtaking view over the Luzège Valley. You will reach the Viaduc des Rochers Noirs and the Himalayan footbridge.
Around the Château de Sédières
3.03 mi
+128 ft
-131 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Clergoux (Corrèze)
Hike around a magnificent castle and ponds in the Sédières National Forest.
Around the Étang de la Chèze
2.50 mi
+177 ft
-177 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from Eyrein (Corrèze)
A short walk in the Corrèze forest, very pleasant during the porcini mushroom season.
A walk with no particular difficulties.
The Dordogne valley at the foot of Servières-le-Château
4.42 mi
+1,253 ft
-1,237 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Servières-le-Château (Corrèze)
A beautiful hike on a sunny slope of the Dordogne valley, where the fast-flowing waters of the Glane river run, dominated by the village of Servières-le-Château, renowned for its architectural heritage.
Around the Lamazière-Basse ponds
3.52 mi
+167 ft
-167 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Lamazière-Basse (Corrèze)
Set off along the forest paths to discover the five ponds in the commune of Lamazière-Basse: the ponds of Viers, Montsour, Ganes, Grenouiller and Trompette.
