On the heights of Voutezac

A pleasant walk on the heights of Voutezac, with magnificent views over the Brive valley and Voutezac.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 8.11 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 50 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 181 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 182 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 388 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 208 m
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ City: Voutezac (19130)
  • ⚑
    Start/End: N 45.290764° / E 1.43866°
  • ❏
    IGN map(s): Ref. 2134O
  • Hour-by-hour weather

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Description of the walk

Park in the small car park near Voutezac Church.

(S) Join the D134 and head down to the left towards Le Saillant. Ignore the first track on the left.

(1) Pass L’Epinette and continue on the D134, leaving the turn-off for Colombeix on your left. Cross a stream where the road makes a hairpin bend.

(2) Leave the D134 and follow the road to the left towards La Côte. At the next junction, turn left to reach the hamlet.

(3) Leave the hamlet of La Côte on your right and head left towards Vertougit. At the first junction, turn right to reach the hamlet. Turn left at the first houses.

(4) Once in the centre of the hamlet, turn right for a return trip to the Vertougit orientation table.

(5) Return to the hamlet of Vertougit, take a look at the fountain (with its motif depicting the head of Bacchus), cross the hamlet and then turn right. Go straight on at the first junction.

(6) At the three-way junction, take the left-hand road which curves to the right. Continue straight on, ignoring the roads leading to various hamlets on both the right and left, and join the D3.

(7) Cross the main road (take care) and continue along a path almost directly opposite, north of the hamlet of Meilhac. Turn left at the next crossroads towards Voutezac.

(8) Pass close to the cemetery and, at the junction with the D3, continue 50m to the right then turn left into Rue du Clocher to reach Voutezac church and the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 235 m - Car park, Voutezac church
  2. 1 : km 0.63 - alt. 227 m - L'Epinette
  3. 2 : km 1.23 - alt. 210 m - Turn left towards La Côte
  4. 3 : km 1.64 - alt. 235 m - Turn left towards the hamlet of Vertougit
  5. 4 : km 2.38 - alt. 303 m - Vertougit hamlet and fountain
  6. 5 : km 2.92 - alt. 313 m - Vertougit Viewpoint
  7. 6 : km 3.59 - alt. 324 m - At the three-way junction, turn left towards the D3
  8. 7 : km 5.88 - alt. 382 m - D3, cross over and take the road opposite
  9. 8 : km 7.63 - alt. 296 m - Voutezac Cemetery
  10. S/E : km 8.11 - alt. 234 m - Car park, Voutezac church

Worth a visit

(S) Voutezac Church

(4) Vertougit Fountain

(5) Vertougit Viewpoint: it offers a sweeping panorama from Aurillac to Périgueux.

Fruit trees in Meilhac (peaches and apples).

Reviews and comments

3.6 / 5
Based on 10 reviews

Reliability of the description
3.6 / 5
Ease of following the route
4 / 5
Route interest
3.2 / 5
User 13319427

Overall rating : 2.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 13, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Route interest : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Very busy route : No

This hike is mainly on roads, which limits immersion in nature. The route has very little shade, so it should be avoided in hot weather. Overall, there is little of interest in terms of diversity or noteworthy features, except for a few pretty views of the Corrèze countryside. It may be ideal for a leisurely stroll, but not for nature trail enthusiasts.

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VELOPROMENADE
VELOPROMENADE

It’s a trail walk, true, but with several scenic spots; I suggested it because it’s a lovely walk near Voutezac.

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thierrycoussacrandos
thierrycoussacrandos
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Overall rating : 3 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 07, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

Hello,
Today’s hike “in the hills above Voutezac”
Very nice.
But it’s worth noting that it’s all road for 8.2 km.
This walk is no longer signposted.
It has no interest other than the view.
thierrycoussacrandos@gmail.com

Hike to be removed from your listings or to be signposted, but pointless

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Ardechois33
Ardechois33
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Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 27, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

To add to my comment of 31 January, I should point out that the car park near the church is no longer available (repair work is underway following a fire in the church), but the very large car park at the town hall is excellent (especially as there are public toilets next to the town hall).

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Ardechois33
Ardechois33

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 27, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

To add to my comment of 31 January, I should point out that the car park near the church is no longer available (repair work is underway following a fire in the church), but the very large car park at the town hall is excellent (especially as there are public toilets next to the town hall).

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Ardechois33
Ardechois33

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 27, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

From point 5 onwards, we didn’t follow the marked route to avoid the road
From this point, we climbed up to Le Farysse Vieux, then, as we crossed the orchards, we headed towards Bourzat to join the GRP and followed it along a very pretty path to the Sivadaux water tower, rejoining the route just after point 7 and the long descent towards Voutezac

A walk best done in good weather to enjoy the views

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Marcher
Marcher

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 27, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A lovely walk, lovely views.

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VELOPROMENADE
VELOPROMENADE

Hello,
The aim of this walk was to offer a glimpse of the area around Voutezac. Thank you

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Gustave19
Gustave19

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : May 09, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

There were a few roads, but they were so quiet that it wasn’t a problem. There were some stunning panoramic views along the route.

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viking79
viking79

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 16, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : Yes

There’s too much tarmac, and although it’s not a major issue, the traffic spoils the walk. Clear skies are essential, as the main attraction of the walk is the landscape’s architecture.
It’s a shame not to take a circular route to avoid the return journey to the orientation table.

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Celineetfrederic
Celineetfrederic

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 22, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

The views from the hills above Voutezac are lovely. The walk can be completed in under two hours. However, it’s mostly on tarmac, and we prefer paths.

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gazok54
gazok54 ★

Thanks, Gilles
You’ve been registered on Visorando for 10 days now. Perhaps you’re not yet used to hiking with a route description and a map.
Perhaps you were looking for signposts or other directions, but you’ve come to the wrong place, as that’s not really our thing on Visorando
If you have any ideas for improving the route description, please do let us know.

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uclles gilles
uclles gilles

Overall rating : 2.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 26, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★☆☆☆☆ Very disappointing
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average

Apart from the view of the valley, the route is very poorly explained and very poorly signposted on the ground as well

I wouldn’t do it again; I was very disappointed

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