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Thiviers walks
Heritage and points of interest around Thiviers via Pouyouleix
Visorando Member
15.50 mi
+1,037 ft
-1,040 ft
8h 00
Very difficult
Departure from Thiviers (Dordogne)
A circular route starting from Thiviers, taking in urban heritage, the Côle valley, wooded areas and more open countryside around Les Pouyouleix. The route allows you to discover several different aspects of the town: the old town centre, the area around the station, the banks of the Côle, the Les Pouyouleix Arboretum and Vieux Thiviers.
Saint-Martin-de-Fressengeas Circular Route
7.32 mi
+840 ft
-866 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Jean-de-Côle (Dordogne)
A long walk over hill and dale, along country lanes around Saint-Martin-de-Fressengeas, between the rivers Cole and Queue d’Àne.
A route very well signposted by volunteers from the local association “Amis Chemin”.
Circular between Saint-Jean-de-Côle and Saint-Romain
3.08 mi
+351 ft
-348 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Saint-Jean-de-Côle (Dordogne)
A walk in the countryside completes your visit to Saint-Jean-de-Côle, one of the most beautiful villages in France, first along the hillside, on the shaded route of the old railway line, and then on the crest of the hills overlooking the Côle valley.
Saint-Jean-de-Côle Circular Forest Loop
5.50 mi
+289 ft
-295 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Saint-Jean-de-Côle (Dordogne)
A pleasant walk, mainly through woodland, first along the flat route of an old railway line, then along the ridge of the hills overlooking Saint-Jean-de-Côle to the west, ending with a stroll through traditional hamlets before the descent to the village.
Circular Combes starting from Saint-Jean-de-Côle
6.59 mi
+433 ft
-433 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Jean-de-Côle (Dordogne)
Explore the hills overlooking the Côle, from hamlet to hamlet, from one valley to another, amidst forests and meadows.
Circular of the Queue d'Âne
4.38 mi
+525 ft
-499 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Saint-Martin-de-Fressengeas (Dordogne)
A lovely walk through the rolling countryside of the Périgord Vert, well marked between meadows and woods.
The route is proposed and maintained by the local association "Amis Chemin".
Circular walk from Croze to Milhac-de-Nontron
9.02 mi
+728 ft
-702 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Milhac-de-Nontron (Dordogne)
Around Milhac-de-Nontron, a route taking you from hamlet to hamlet along country lanes trodden by generations of locals before the age of the motor car. Another way of experiencing the local area and rural life.
Circular of bridges at the foot of Jumilhac Castle
3.07 mi
+407 ft
-413 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Jumilhac-le-Grand (Dordogne)
This is a pleasant, shaded walk, away from roads, along the banks of the River Isle, at the foot of the Château de Jumilhac-le-Grand. Have fun counting the number of bridges you cross. Here's a clue: you can count them on the fingers of one hand.
The Renaudie Circular
6.08 mi
+476 ft
-449 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Front-la-Rivière (Dordogne)
A lovely walk through the hills bordering the Dronne Valley, discovering charming hamlets and the ruins of La Renaudie Castle.
A short circular loop along the Dronne upstream of the Trou de Philippou
4.14 mi
+348 ft
-344 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Saint-Saud-Lacoussière (Dordogne)
This circular loop starting from Saint-Saud-Lacoussière heads down along the Dronne, following it for around 2 km. Much of the path is shaded. You can make a short detour to cool off at the Grand Étang at the end of the route. You can also start from the Grand Étang and join the loop via the GR®361.
Eyvirat loop
10.57 mi
+676 ft
-653 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Eyvirat (Dordogne)
A fairly long but easy hike: the slopes are gentle and the elevation gain is moderate. There are some beautiful wooded sections, mainly towards the end, and a few views of the rolling countryside, but there are also some paved sections that can be a bit long.
The Saut du Chalard
2.42 mi
+394 ft
-407 ft
1h 25
Moderate
Departure from Champs-Romain (Dordogne)
A circular alternative to the walk to Saut du Chalard takes you along the rushing Dronne river on a slightly difficult path at the bottom of a wooded valley that is always shaded.
Circular the King of Chauzes via La Croix du Rat
Association / Club / Walk leader
7.27 mi
+715 ft
-738 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Antonne-et-Trigonant (Dordogne)
Or the ancient winter solstice circular.
During this hike, you can see the throne of the King of the Chauzes, which, together with the Rey des Chauzes, forms the ancient winter solstice observatory: explanation on site. You can also see the Cluzeau de Borie Belet and Merovingian sarcophagi.
Les Bonnes Fontaines de Courbefy
5.44 mi
+633 ft
-636 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Bussière-Galant (Haute-Vienne)
Discover the Bonnes Fontaines de Courbefy, unique places of worship that are found in large numbers in Limousin. Those in Courbefy were particularly renowned and frequented, one of them even accompanied by a cross covered with ex-votos, offerings and marks of devotion.
Courbefy is an abandoned village, and the announcement of its sale made international headlines a few years ago.
