Saint-Merd-de-Lapleau walks

Walk above the Gorges de la Dordogne, through former chestnut plantations, a restored market garden, along an old Roman road, tracks and forest paths.

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.

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.

Discover the paths and small hamlets overlooking Lake Marcillac-La-Croisille, between the Doustre and the Labissière pine forest.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Hike around a magnificent castle and ponds in the Sédières National Forest.

A short walk in the Corrèze forest, very pleasant during the porcini mushroom season. A walk with no particular difficulties.

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.

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.

A bucolic hike around the charming village of Saint-Hilaire-Luc, passing by the Près Clos and an old wash house frozen in time, walking in figure eights through woods and meadows.

Cross these two hamlets south of Neuvic, passing through areas where there are still "dryers" and slate-covered wells. Don't forget to take a close look at the impressive Gorges de la Dordogne.

The Montane river plunges into the ravine in three successive waterfalls, and there is a village with a medieval character. This route around this beautiful, steep-sided valley also allows you to discover the ruins of the church of Saint-Étienne-de-Braguse, the site of La Gour with its fourth waterfall and the ruins of the mill. The hike continues towards the waterfalls and the old toll bridge. This route does not go directly to the three waterfalls, which require a fee to access!

A family walk that allows you to admire the magnificent Gimel waterfalls from afar, visit the Saint-Étienne de Braguse Chapel, abandoned in the middle of the woods, and visit the village of Gimel and its church.

This beautiful circular trail first takes you up to the heights overlooking Argentat. Enjoy beautiful views and discover the pretty hamlet of Aumont. In the second part, along the banks of the Dordogne, the trail takes you through the quayside district of Argentat and continues to a nature reserve. At the end of the trail, you cross the Dordogne via the Sablier dam.

Set off on a family walk to explore the forest trails of the commune of Neuvic, passing through a few hamlets and, with a bit of luck, perhaps encountering some forest wildlife.

A circular in the heart of the Corrèze forest, starting with a view of the church's free-standing bell tower, unique in France, and the wrought iron sculptures surrounding the monument. Set off to explore the deciduous and coniferous woods, listening to the sounds of the trees and birds, and if you're lucky, you may even encounter some wild animals.

The Tour de la Xaintrie Blanche starts from Argentat, following aGRP®® trail. The first stage takes us via the Sablier Dam, Saint-Geniez-ô-Merle and Les Tours de Merle to Saint-Cirgues-La-Loutre. The second stage will take us towards Saint-Julien-aux-Bois, Saint-Privat and Darazac, before reaching Le Rieu, a stone’s throw from the Chastang Dam. The third and final stage will follow the Dordogne towards Lac de Feyt, heading for Servières-le-Château and Charlannes, before returning to Argentat.

An easy family walk in the hills above Neuvic. Wide paths, gentle slopes. The peaceful Auvergne with its gently rolling countryside and forests of impressive trees.

A walk starting from Les Sapins de Corrèze campsite, in the heart of the woods surrounding the charming hamlet of Chareneuve, leading to a pond – now gone – where the river and nature have reclaimed the area. This walk is very sunny. Take care in hot weather. Parking at the campsite is permitted, but access to the campsite requires permission from the owners.

Set off to explore the forest trails along the edge of the Millevaches Regional Nature Park and the banks of the Triouzoune, where you can stop for a picnic.

Treat the whole family to a relaxing break in an enchanting setting along the Deiro, where you can learn about the history of the renovated mills. A refreshing spot during the hot summer months, where the more adventurous can dip their feet in the water or even find small pools as they cross the Deiro.

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.

A circular in the heart of Les Monnedières that takes you past numerous streams and through the region's wooded puys, which give the Limousin mountains their distinctive character. Option to extend the walk with an 8.5 km route; 2 hours 45 minutes

The hike first takes you up the Franche Valeine stream, where you can admire the beautiful, large waterfalls dotted along its course. After a connecting section, you descend to reach the Ruisseau des Rochettes gorges and waterfalls, then rejoin the Franche Valeine and follow it upstream to the car park where the hike began. Most of the route passes through wilderness areas untouched by human activity.

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!

Walk along the Xaintrie Noire and Gabariers trails in the shady undergrowth between the Roche and Clauzel streams. The trail is marked in yellow throughout and numbered (6).

A pleasant route in the hills above the Dordogne valley, with some lovely views, starting from Monceaux, an interesting village with its traditional houses.

Circular walk starting from Saint-Martin-Cantalès on the square in front of its beautiful 15th-century church. An easy, shaded route exploring the various hamlets between the two rivers in this vast commune in western Cantal. Yellow“PR®” signposting. This route is brought to you by the “Balades entre Maronne et Bertrande” association.