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Venarsal walks
The four mills of Venarsal
Visorando Member
5.18 mi
+1,017 ft
-1,017 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Venarsal (Corrèze)
A beautiful hike around the Biou and Couze rivers, which flow into Lake Couze. Very shady, it passes four mills, some of which have been restored but are no longer in operation. The gradient is sometimes a little steep, but it's worth it.
Please note: there is a deforested area between points (5) and (6), which is impassable in wet weather.
The three mills of Venarsal
2.78 mi
+449 ft
-446 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Venarsal (Corrèze)
A five-minute walk from Brive and Malemort along the streams that feed the Barrage de la Couze dam.
A shaded route through the woods, with the only drawback being a slightly steep hill on a tarmac road.
You will pass three old mills, which are no longer in use but reflect the life of yesteryear.
PLEASE NOTE: deforested area between points 3 and 4, impassable in wet weather.
From ridges to valleys around Saint-Hilaire-Peyroux
6.04 mi
+997 ft
-1,007 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Hilaire-Peyroux (Corrèze)
A route that follows a ridge path with lovely views of Sainte-Féréole and descends to the banks of the Couze.
Sapinier Route
4.44 mi
+581 ft
-561 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Dampniat (Corrèze)
Wooded circular from the rugby stadium to the banks of the Roanne.
Canal des Moines
2.40 mi
+495 ft
-499 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Aubazines (Corrèze)
This easy hike will take you along the Canal des Moines in a bucolic, shaded setting, starting from one of the prettiest villages in Corrèze.
The Canal aux Moines and the ruins of the Monastery
2.67 mi
+318 ft
-328 ft
1h 30
Moderate
Departure from Aubazines (Corrèze)
A very pleasant hike close to a colossal structure built by the monks of Aubazines in the 12th century. It is a truly exceptional work. This route also allows you to discover the ruins of the Aubazines Women's Monastery.
The Moines Canal skilfully follows the curves of the hill and feeds a reservoir in the abbey enclosure. In the past, the waterfall was used to power the monastery's mill.
The Canal aux Moines, the Hermitage and the Cromlech of Puy de Pauliac
4.90 mi
+807 ft
-804 ft
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from Aubazines (Corrèze)
A very pleasant hike close to a colossal structure built by the monks of Aubazines in the 12th century. This circuit also allows you to discover a dolmen, a dry stone "village" built by a hermit, the Puy de Pauliac with its orientation table and its cromlech.
The Canal aux Moines skilfully follows the curves of the hill for about 1.5 km and feeds a reservoir in the abbey enclosure. In the past, the waterfall was used to power the monastery's watermill.
The Coiroux Gorges
4.96 mi
+807 ft
-817 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from Aubazines (Corrèze)
Hike from the centre of Aubazine along the Canal des Moines, the Gorges du Coiroux, the wooded slopes of Roc Labrazie and the hamlet of Les Clèdes, before returning to the village by crossing the Coiroux torrent again, below the village, next to a waterfall.
Route of the plateau at Sainte-Féréole
6.60 mi
+794 ft
-820 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Sainte-Féréole (Corrèze)
The route is marked in yellow from Sainte-Féréole. It follows paths and small roads with little traffic.
Route de la Vacherie from Sainte-Féréole
7.52 mi
+1,132 ft
-1,158 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Sainte-Féréole (Corrèze)
This route mainly follows well-shaded paths in the first section. The route is marked in yellow from Sainte-Féréole.
Resistance Trail, Les Saulières
4.57 mi
+561 ft
-574 ft
2h 35
Moderate
Departure from Sainte-Féréole (Corrèze)
A beautiful themed walk starting from Sainte-Féréole along a wide, well-shaded path through the forest.
The route is signposted in yellow and features information boards on the theme of the Resistance.
Cornil–Poumeyrol circular loop
7.71 mi
+1,903 ft
-1,913 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Cornil (Corrèze)
A route that is mostly through woodland, quite long and with significant elevation changes, but which has the advantage of taking very few tarmac roads. It allows you to see Cornil Church, follow the River Corrèze and see the climbing site as well as the village of Poumeyrol.
The balconies of Corrèze starting from Cornil
8.71 mi
+1,355 ft
-1,371 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Cornil (Corrèze)
This route consists of two circular loops, one 6 km long and the other 9 km long, which can be done independently. They are marked in yellow from the town hall in Cornil. The first passes along the banks of the Corrèze and the arboretum, while the second offers a long stretch through the forest. The whole route is fairly shaded, which can be pleasant in summer. A short detour allows you to admire the ruins of the castle and the church overlooking the village of Cornil.
Around Aubazines
5.27 mi
+755 ft
-725 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Aubazines (Corrèze)
A winding route through the woods, between greenery and running water...
Around Travassac
4.31 mi
+840 ft
-830 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Donzenac (Corrèze)
A lovely walk, partly through woodland and partly in sunny open country. Very little road walking.
Please note that the route does not pass through the Travassac slate quarry, which is a paid attraction.
Circular around the Coiroux complex
4.54 mi
+312 ft
-305 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Aubazines (Corrèze)
Enjoy a delightful walk around the lake and Coiroux Golf Course.
The Étangs de Lachamp-Favars
5.53 mi
+413 ft
-417 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Saint-Germain-les-Vergnes (Corrèze)
Just 20 minutes from Malemort-sur-Corrèze, this shaded walk with very little tarmac allows you to discover the large Étang de Lachamp lake and the forests surrounding Favars. A pleasant walk in hot weather.
This hike takes 2½ hours.
Around the Étang de Lachamp
1.60 mi
+30 ft
-30 ft
0h 45
Easy
Departure from Saint-Germain-les-Vergnes (Corrèze)
Just 20 minutes from Malemort-sur-Corrèze, this shaded walk allows you to discover the vast and wild Étang de Lachamp. A pleasant stroll on a hot day.
The two Maumonts
6.75 mi
+1,516 ft
-1,519 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Donzenac (Corrèze)
A mostly shaded hike crossing the "Maumont Blanc" and "Maumont Noir" streams.
Hike marked in yellow from Donzenac.
Sentier des Saulières in Donzenac
7.11 mi
+1,096 ft
-1,079 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Donzenac (Corrèze)
Route starting from Donzenac offering a view of the Travassac slate quarry and following part of the Resistance route with the Trou aux Loups and Chat Huant shelters.
Around Saint-Germain-les-Vergnes
4.36 mi
+374 ft
-381 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Saint-Germain-les-Vergnes (Corrèze)
A short, twenty-minute walk from Malemort-sur-Corrèze, which is pleasant as it is partly shaded and partly sunny. There are a few sections on roads, but there are lovely woodlands and meadows.
Espeyrut to Donzenac route
5.26 mi
+801 ft
-801 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Donzenac (Corrèze)
A route mainly following fairly shaded paths starting from Donzenac.
The Château de Poissac
5.38 mi
+584 ft
-607 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Chameyrat (Corrèze)
A pleasant short hike on the outskirts of Tulle, mostly avoiding paved roads and allowing you to enjoy the site of the Château de Poissac.
