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Tarnac walks
Tarnac, mills and rocks
Visorando Member
7.57 mi
+860 ft
-856 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Tarnac (Corrèze)
A very beautiful hike that takes you back to the source of the Vienne near the village of Servières and across the Chandouille on wooden bridges and granite stone bridges.
The Vienne and the Servières and Chammet lakes
12.24 mi
+1,050 ft
-1,047 ft
6h 30
Moderate
Departure from Tarnac (Corrèze)
A long walk to discover the hydroelectric schemes on the Vienne that led to the creation of the Servières and Chammet lakes. Tarnac, our starting point, is a beautiful village on the Plateau de Millevaches with a church, a fountain and a remarkable oak tree.
Between Corrèze and Haute-Vienne, starting from Tarnac
9.02 mi
+1,526 ft
-1,509 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Tarnac (Corrèze)
Hike on the Millevaches Plateau, through moors and forests. The route crosses streams and hamlets, allowing you to discover beautiful sites such as the cup-marked rocks of the Bois de Cholet, the Château de Mazeau and the castrum of Puy Murat. At the end of the hike, take the time to stroll around the pretty village of Tarnac, which has a remarkable church, fountain and Sully oak tree.
Route de Toy Viam via Petit Paris
7.31 mi
+623 ft
-646 ft
3h 55
Easy
Departure from Toy-Viam (Corrèze)
This easy route takes you along beautiful deciduous forest paths, which are magnificent in autumn, and past the lovely Étang de Condeau lake.
Route du Lac de Faux
Tourist office
3.97 mi
+102 ft
-102 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Faux-la-Montagne (Creuse)
Faux-la-Montagne owes its name to its high altitude (over 700 metres above sea level) on the western edge of the Millevaches plateau. Around Lake Faux, beech and oak trees mingle with conifers, occupying what was still sheep pasture in the 19th century.
The Bois de Chaleix in Bugeat
3.56 mi
+249 ft
-249 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Bugeat (Corrèze)
Actual time: 1 hour 45 minutes
A short hike from Bugeat, along the Vézère river through the woods, very pleasant in summer as it is well shaded. You will discover the meanders of the Vézère along a narrow path right by the river. Not very practicable in winter as it is very wet.
The Cent Pierres peat bog, source of the Vézère river
12.41 mi
+584 ft
-554 ft
6h 15
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Merd-les-Oussines (Corrèze)
A long loop starting from Saint-Merd-les-Oussines, through forests and moorland, to discover the remarkable Tourbière de Longeyroux, nicknamed the Tourbière des Cent Pierres (Bog of a Hundred Stones), where a multitude of rivulets are born, providing sources for the Vézère.But be careful! There are long stretches of road on this route.
Iconic trail of the Millevaches Plateau to Saint-Merd-les-Oussines
10.32 mi
+866 ft
-866 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Merd-les-Oussines (Corrèze)
Set off to explore one of the iconic trails of the Millevaches Plateau, passing by the Gallo-Roman ruins at Les Cars and the Longeyroux peat bogs.
Gallo-Roman site at Les Cars and the surrounding area
10.70 mi
+853 ft
-853 ft
5h 40
Moderate
Departure from Pérols-sur-Vézère (Corrèze)
As well as the beautiful Gallo-Roman site of Les Cars, this walk through a varied landscape of moorland and woodland takes in the small built heritage of the hamlets (crosses, wells, bridges) and the beautiful thatched cottage village of Variégas.
The mills of Razel
5.49 mi
+420 ft
-407 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Pérols-sur-Vézère (Corrèze)
A varied landscape of moorland, forest and pasture, this walk takes in the beautiful site of the Razel mills on the Ruisseau de Pérols.
Sources de la Vienne
2.40 mi
+367 ft
-371 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Saint-Setiers (Corrèze)
A short discovery trail to discover the Sources de la Vienne, the natural peat bogs and those created by shepherds.Please note: this discovery trail appears to be poorly maintained in view of the reviews. The Visorando application is recommended to follow the itinerary.
Pallier route
5.89 mi
+525 ft
-499 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Gentioux-Pigerolles (Creuse)
At the foot of the highest peaks of the Plateau de Millevaches, set off to discover the small village
of Pallier.
Millevaches trail to Les Oussines
8.70 mi
+692 ft
-689 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Millevaches (Corrèze)
This trail is part of the Millevaches trails, allowing you to enjoy the peace and quiet of nature in the Millevaches Regional Nature Park.
Pass through herds of cows and sensitive natural areas. Remain calm. Respect the areas you pass through.
Chavanac from Millevaches
3.72 mi
+282 ft
-256 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Millevaches (Corrèze)
This hike, starting from the village of Millevaches, will take you to Chavanac, a restored village with a beautiful Romanesque church and stone houses.
Sources of the Vienne from Millevaches
10.41 mi
+732 ft
-738 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Millevaches (Corrèze)
For those who enjoy day hikes, there is a circular trail that allows you to explore the surroundings of Millevaches, as well as the Sources de la Vienne site and its discovery trail.Lots of small roads and wide paths.
Nergout - Vassivière Dam
11.57 mi
+666 ft
-735 ft
5h 55
Difficult
Departure from Beaumont-du-Lac (Haute-Vienne)
Nature and Land Art for this second stage, around the 5th largest artificial lake in France!
Escape to the Longeyroux bog on the Millevaches Plateau
8.36 mi
+381 ft
-404 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Chavanac (Corrèze)
Starting from the village of Chavanac, with its charming granite buildings, set off to explore a vast and peaceful natural site: the Longeyroux bog, where you can see and hear a multitude of things.
Longeyroux peat bog
4.71 mi
+230 ft
-236 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Meymac (Corrèze)
You will walk through the Longeyroux peat bog, where you will discover the sources of the Vézère river, in which you can take a dip. You can also follow a discovery trail through the peat bog with educational information boards.
Mont Audouze, the highest point in Corrèze on the Millevaches Plateau
6.50 mi
+469 ft
-472 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Setiers (Corrèze)
Hike to the highest point in the Corrèze department, on the Haut Plateau de Millevaches.
The Chassagnas Peninsula on Lake Vassivière
4.49 mi
+364 ft
-371 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Royère-de-Vassivière (Creuse)
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.
Route des Tourbières - Vassivière
8.83 mi
+837 ft
-843 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Royère-de-Vassivière (Creuse)
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.
Longerade bog
5.93 mi
+607 ft
-594 ft
3h 15
Easy
Departure from Gourdon-Murat (Corrèze)
Discover the peat bog via beautiful forest tracks.
The oaks of Murat
0.99 mi
+118 ft
-115 ft
0h 35
Easy
Departure from Gourdon-Murat (Corrèze)
A mini-hike to discover the remarkable heritage of the hamlet of Murat: the Moulin de Travers site, the beautiful Saint-Pierre-aux-Liens church, a beautiful carved cross and two very beautiful oak trees.
Route around Lake Vassivière
23.57 mi
+1,280 ft
-1,286 ft
2 days
Moderate
Departure from Royère-de-Vassivière (Creuse)
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
11.99 mi
+614 ft
-551 ft
6h 05
Moderate
Departure from Royère-de-Vassivière (Creuse)
This first stage takes you through unspoilt countryside, with a route that is both wild and surprising.
Route of the two dykes at Vassivière
4.35 mi
+417 ft
-413 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Royère-de-Vassivière (Creuse)
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.
Montfranc Circular Loop
4.41 mi
+285 ft
-305 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from La Nouaille (Creuse)
This lovely walk takes you to the southernmost village in the commune of La Nouaille (Creuse).Walkers will discover a ‘travail’ (a workshop used for shoeing cattle) that has been completely cleared. The walk alternates between passages through conifer plantations and beautiful open spaces. You can discover other walks in the commune of La Nouaille