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Confolent-Port-Dieu – La Bournerie
The route starts in the village of Confolent-Port-Dieu, where the River Dordogne enters the Corrèze.A lovely start to the walk: you’ll follow the reservoir of the Bort-les-Orgues dam along a route that’s already full of stunning views.
The Dordogne lake at Prieuré Port-Dieu
A short walk to discover a beautiful site upstream from the Bort-les-Orgues dam.
The Lacustrine Dordogne at Monestier-Port-Dieu
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.
Gour des Chevaux Waterfall
Very pretty waterfall on the Burande stream, just south of La Tour-d'Auvergne. Another beautiful waterfall nearby, see the "Things to see" section.
The Dordogne lake at the Mont site
A very short round trip walk offering a beautiful view of the Dordogne upstream from the Bort-les Orgues dam and Château de Val.
Siauve Beach - Val Castle
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.
Discover the small built heritage around Chastreix
A route to discover an exceptional heritage: a Gallic bridge, a shepherd's hut, then you will enter the legend of the Devil's Step. (Information boards are installed with information!) You will also discover a waterfall and, along the way, old drinking troughs that evoke the history of agriculture in the past.
Gagne Valley
La Gagne is a pretty river that rises from the confluence of three streams of the same name, upstream from Chastreix. This circular route crosses them several times. Added to this route is a first return trip to the Cascade des Essarts, then a second to the Montagne du Mont, at the foot of the Sancy.
Essarts Waterfall
A pleasant, peaceful and easy route to discover a waterfall, with a picnic area and, on the way back, a view of a deer farm.
Vendeix, the stream, the rock and the hamlets
A circular route on the south side of La Bourboule, following the Vendeix, a tributary of the Dordogne which you follow during the first part of the hike, which is also the name of a small basalt spur, the Roche de Vendeix, and two hamlets. After passing by the Rocher de l'Aigle, which offers a breathtaking view of La Bourboule, the hike ends with a visit to some of the must-see sights of this small spa town.
Visit Murat-le-Quaire
A walk to discover this village in the Dordogne valley, located in the hills above La Bourboule.
La Bourboule - Le Mont Dore route
A three-day hike starting from La Bourboule, taking you to several peaks in Auvergne (Capucin, Puy de Cliergue, Puy de la Tour Carrée, Le Sancy), the Chaudefour Valley, the Grande Cascade waterfall, etc., ending in the town of Le Mont Dore.
La Bourboule - Mont Dore Resort
We will set off from the Étoile du Sancy in La Bourboule and head to the ECIR Chalet in the resort of Mont Dore, passing through Capucin, Puys de Cliergue, La Tour Carrée and Val de Courre.
Banne d'Ordanche and Borne des Quatre Seigneurs from Pré Cohadon
Starting from the Murat-le-Quaire leisure area, the route climbs directly to the Banne d'Ordanche, then passes by the Borne des Quatre Seigneurs before returning through the forest. Superb views.
The thermal Dordogne at La Bourboule
A circular walk to discover the small spa town, taking in a number of viewpoints on either side of the Dordogne River.
The Cirque de la Fontaine Salée from Mont
This loop trail with little elevation gain takes you along beautiful paths through meadows, forests and summer pastures to the heart of the Fontaine Salée glacial cirque, in the Chastreix-Sancy Nature Reserve at the foot of the Sancy. Best done in clear weather.
The Puy de Sancy and the Cirque de la Fontaine Salée from Mont
A very varied route, with ridges, forest, a spring and, above all, exceptional views! A wild route with people at the summit of Puy de Sancy but no one else anywhere else.Dogs are not allowed on this hike (even on a lead), located in the Chastreix-Sancy Nature Reserve (they are only allowed on a lead on the GR®30).
La Banne d'Ordanche from Le Pessy or Le Pré Cohadon
A pleasant circular walk, starting from the hamlet of Le Pessy (Murat-le-Quaire, above the spa town of La Bourboule). The route passes through magnificent beech forests before reaching the summer pastures and high-altitude meadows of the Banne d’Ordanche. This volcanic peak, rising to 1,512 m, offers exceptional views: from the Cantal mountains to the Corrèze plateaus, all the way to the Dôme mountains.
The Essarts Waterfall and the Bois de la Masse from Mont
A very pleasant loop, shaded for much of the way, which allows you to discover the Essarts waterfall, the magnificent Bois de la Masse forest in the Chastreix-Sancy Nature Reserve, and beautiful views of the southern slopes of the Sancy.
The electric Dordogne in Bort-les-Orgues
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.
Chemin de la Croix Bastide in Bort-les-Orgues
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).
Bort-les-Orgues - Roche-le-Peyroux
A magnificent stage with enchanted forests, rocky outcrops and landscapes reminiscent of Watteau.A real spectacle.
Tour of the Orgues de Bort-les-Orgues
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.
Discover Ussel
A mini-hike to discover the historic centre of the small medieval town of Ussel.
Discover the thermal springs of the Dordogne
Starting from La Bourboule, this hike follows the spring trail along the banks of the Dordogne. Halfway through, you can either retrace your steps or go via Rigolet Bas as described below.
This hike allows you to discover thermal springs such as the Félix Spring and the Croizat Spring.
The Cirque de la Fontaine Salée
A trail with informative signs (August 2024) allowing you to discover the Fontaine Salée glacial valley, with views of the south face of Puy de Sancy and Cézallier.
Roche-le-Peyroux - Le Maury Campsite
A short stage with breathtaking views, the beautiful village of Liginiac and a swim in Lake Triouzoune to finish.
La Banne d'Ordanche and Puy Loup via the Borne des Quatres Seigneurs
An unmissable viewpoint over the surrounding mountains, the Banne d'Ordanche, with its orientation table, allows you to locate yourself in relation to the Monts Dore and the surrounding massifs. Don't forget to take a detour through the summer pastures to the Borne des Quatre Seigneurs and then on to Puy Loup with its renovated circular shelter.
Circular Banne d'Ordanche from the Refuge de la Banne
A pleasant and accessible circular route starting from the Refuge de la Banne, allowing you to reach the 1,512 m altitude of the Banne d'Ordanche. The summit offers a remarkable panorama, from the Cantal massif to the plateaus of Corrèze and the Dômes mountains.The return journey is via the western slope, passing by one of the sites of the Horizons summer art exhibition.
It is possible to do only the round trip from the refuge to the summit (see variations).
Panoramic view of the Dordogne at the Saint-Nazaire site
A short walk for a beautiful view of the Dordogne gorges, at the confluence with the Diège.
Tour of the lakes between Cantal and Puy de Dôme
A beautiful hike that partly follows theGR®30along a wooded path with little elevation gain. Beautiful views of the various lakes of Crégut, Tact, Laspialade and Taurons and towards the Monts du Sancy.
Vallées de la Fontaine Salée, de la Trentaine and de Chareire
On the southern flank of Puy de Sancy, the route climbs up the Fontaine Salée watershed and continues to ascend, passing through mountain pastures criss-crossed by streams at the foot of the Gros and Paillaret peaks, before descending into the Ruisseau de Chareire valley. Superb views to the south and west.
La Fontaine Salée
A day's walk from Picherande allows you to discover the impressive glacial cove of Fontaine Salée, whose pastoral activity is now protected by a nature reserve.
Lac Chauvet from Picherande
A beautiful hike in the heights of Cézallier. The route follows a stream, crosses footbridges, beech woods and pastures to discover the Cascade de la Barthe waterfall and Lac Chauvet lake. Note that there is a picnic area at (8).
Peat bog and Gayme Woods
Starting from Picherande, a circular route with varied landscapes, agricultural at the start, then wilder with a visit to the Gayme peat bog, and finally forest.
Lakes and woods starting from Saint-Genès-Champespe
A circular route mainly through forest and along the shores of Lakes Taurons, Crégut and Tact.
The Saut de la Saule
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.
Couzan Castle and the Rhue Gorges
Circular route in the countryside north of Antignac, through fields and woods, to discover a pretty château and the Gorges de la Rhue.
Sentier du Milan trail in Liginiac
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.
Camping le Maury - Bivouac at Vent Haut
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!