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Saint-Pierre-Chérignat walks
Along the Béraude via La Roche Branlante
Explore the banks of the Béraude, a little-known river. This walk also takes you through the Epagne Forest, a listed site with soil that is unique to the region. Almost at the end of the route, the Roche Branlante, once again by the water’s edge, will amaze many.
Circular des Bordes and Catheraud
This is a fairly steep and challenging ride for horses. It is fairly easy for riders, especially if they are comfortable with long climbs... Pretty scenery around Les Retouillères. It can be done in either direction, with the biggest climb being on the way to Catheraud on the Puy de Jabreilles side. The paths are quite rocky, so it's best to walk at a steady pace on this ride. The small roads you ride along are quiet, lined with trees and have beautiful verges.
Along the Mourne to the Roches Mazuras
The first part of the circuit takes you along La Mourne, a lively little river with numerous waterfalls and cascades. The second part takes you through the Faux-Mazuras forest, and the third part finally takes you to the top of the Roches Mazuras, in a corner of moorland, where you can enjoy unobstructed views.
Mont de Transet and La Chaise à Thauron
This 5 km route, which links two villages, mainly follows very old rural paths, cleaned by volunteers from the Pierres et Nature de Thauron association: two recent forest tracks, created for the exploitation of conifer plantations, and a tarmaced communal road, which has a long history.
Les trois puys de Villard
Les paysages sur la vallée de la Creuse sont stupéfiants et variés. Vous verrez des cours d'eau, des forêts, le Moulin de Villard qui fonctionne encore, des vielles maison et des vaches (en saison). Bref un condensé de Creuse en une seule randonnée.
Valleys and forests of the Ambazac mountains from Jonas Pond.
Circular loop with varied scenery, often in the forest, partly on the Sentier des Moines trail. Magnificent in the autumn colours of the Limousin region.
Moderator's note: hike modified on 11/05/2023 due to private property issues. To reach point 4 through the fields after going around the pond, the route now passes through Bourdaleine.
Through the Thaurion Gorges
Starting from Thauron, this is an easy walk that takes you along a small section of the magnificent Thaurion Gorges, then into the countryside.
From Muret to the edge of Les Vergnes
This walk is situated at the foot of the foothills of the Monts d’Ambazac range. Rich in varied landscapes, it alternates between forest trails, visits to small villages and sections across the plains.
Circular loop from Saint-Pardoux-Morterolles to the Augerolles waterfalls
A circular route starting from Saint-Pardoux-Morterolles that also allows you to discover the Cascades d'Augerolles site. This hike passes through meadows, woods, forests and the areas around the waterfalls. A few panoramic views, streams and a plank bridge complete the picture. It should be noted that the roads, where there are any, are forest roads, some paved and some unpaved, but in any case very little used.
In the footsteps of Martin Nadaud
Starting from the Martinèche car park, Martin Nadaud, the most famous mason in the Creuse, invites you to follow the paths of his childhood to discover the built and natural heritage of the commune of Soubrebost in half a day.
From Fursac to Paulhac
Discover the charming village of Paulhac, with its Templar Commandery (Gothic church and chapel).
The Champs de Pierres and Augerolles waterfalls
At the gateway to the Millevaches plateau, set off on a walk punctuated with information panels to discover a 50-hectare listed natural site.
The Poirier Waterfall
This is an opportunity to discover a rather secret path leading to the impressive Poirier Waterfall. Here, the Thaurion becomes a bubbling river that bounces off large granite boulders. This walk will also take you across two footbridges over the Thaurion, between twin ponds, along paths through woods and undergrowth, and across meadows.
The Bessines-sur-Gartempe Uranium Mine Trail
A walk along a narrow, steep path overlooking the Gartempe bypass.
Maquis of the Bois du Thouraud in Maisonnisses
A pleasant little commemorative walk starting from Les Châtres or Maisonnisses, exploring the Bois du Thouraud and the site of the first Creuse maquis, in memory of the maquisards who fell on 7 September 1943, and the upper reaches of the Gartempe near its source, the Pierre Fade.
La Pierre Folle in Saint-Priest-la-Feuille
Here is a short, easy route, at the centre of which stands a fabulous megalith, complete with its inevitable array of curses and frightening legends. The route consists of tracks, a stretch of road and a path, and is combined with a fitness trail between the dolmen and the village.
Haute Faye route
Discover the local heritage (crosses, fountains, wells...) and the skills of our ancestors.
Route around Lake Vassivière
This two-stage route of 2 x 18 km will take you on a journey of discovery around one of the largest artificial lakes in France.
You can expect to see mid-mountain landscapes, varied vegetation including fir forests, moors and peat bogs, and wild flora and fauna on this tour of Lake Vassivière, commonly known as "Little Canada".
The highlight of the route: a stopover at the Pourvoirie du Lac stopover lodge (accommodation, breakfast and dinner with a panoramic view of the lake).
From the Vassivière Dam to Nergout
This first stage takes you through unspoilt countryside, with a route that is both wild and surprising.
Route of the two dykes at Vassivière
The dam is complemented by the Auchaise dyke, which seals off a depression in the ground on the right bank about 400m from the main structure. This reservoir also receives water diverted from the upper basins of the Taurion (La Vaud-Gelade), Vienne, Dorat and Chandouille (Faux-la-Montagne) rivers.
Short circular loop from Savennes via Reillat
A short, easy walk, ideal for families. There are a few roads to take at the start, but the rest of the route is mainly along paths or tracks.
It’s also a chance to discover the little church in Savennes, with its sky-blue ceiling and peaceful atmosphere… if you can find the key to get in… (*)
Les Pierres Civières
Hike in the Maupuy massif above Guéret. This route will allow you to discover magnificent views and the old granite quarries.
The hike is partly marked with yellow signs managed by the Monts de Guéret Tourist Office.
Walk in the Chabrières Forest
A family-friendly walk with plenty of sections through woodland. It takes you first to the Chabrières pond and ant hill (with information boards), then to the arboretum at the end of the walk.Yellow-marked walk: route managed by the Monts de Guéret Community of Communes.
Circular route starting from the Parc aux Loups in Chabrières
This hike allows you to explore the northern slope of the Chabrières massif with numerous passages through the undergrowth and a passage near the Parc au Loups.
Route des Tourbières - Vassivière
Peat bogs develop in granite basins called alveoli, where the acidic, poor soil provides favourable conditions for their growth. These fragile environments are home to a specific flora composed of very particular primitive plants: sphagnum mosses. The different stages are visible here: low marshes covered with quaking bogs, active raised bogs, and peat heaths bordered by willows and birches.
The Chassagnas Peninsula on Lake Vassivière
Chassagnas, of Latin origin, Cassania or Gallic Cassanus, refers to the oak tree. Chassagnas consists of a wooded slope down to the edge of Lake Vassivière and a partially cleared summit offering a 180° view of the lake.The Chassagnas peninsula, jutting out into the heart of Lake Vassivière, forms the boundary between Creuse and Haute-Vienne. Together with its twin, the Puy du Rocher, which overlooks Vauveix, it acts as a barrier between the lake's two main bays.
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.
Le Puy de Gaudy
Between Guéret and Sainte-Feyre, this is a short, easy hike that allows you to discover the oppidum and the beautiful panorama from the summit of Puy de Gaudy.
Tour des Trois Cornes
This hike will take you to the Trois Cornes with its many viewpoints over the surrounding countryside.
The first part takes you around the foot of the Trois Cornes, leading you to the statue of Saint Valéry, then you will discover the various peaks from which you can observe the surrounding countryside before descending to the Étang de la Valette.
Nergout - Vassivière Dam
Nature and Land Art for this second stage, around the 5th largest artificial lake in France!
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.