Walks and hikes

Sentinels of the village of Péret-Bel-Air, the rocks of Chaveroche, magnificent and gigantic chaos of granite, leave one wondering. How do they hold their balance, what giant carved their rounded forms, did they shelter and protect our ancestors? Only the wind, the rain, the cold and the weather cou...

 Péret-Bel-Air

From the ancient chestnut groves of the hamlet of Saumon, to the remains of the circular and blackish platforms of the charcoal makers, the gorges have not always had this wild and wooded face. This sporty path, between plateaus and Lapleau gorges, guides you through the wild slope forests of the Lu...

 Lapleau

Ridge, hollow, paved, cross or Roman road, these routes criss-cross and criss-cross our countryside. True witnesses of past civilizations and of the know-how in terms of communication routes, the paths you will walk along during your hike will tell you their stories....

 Montaignac-Saint-Hippolyte

Starting from Egletons, this 52 km long, gently undulating route invites you to travel through the Viscounty of Ventadour, an ancient feudal principality. You will pass by the castle of Ventadour built in the 12th century. Situated on a particularly narrow rocky spur, it rises to an altitude of 572...

 Égletons

Panorama on the puys and freshness of the bottom of valley, this circuit curves just like the brooks of Corrèze and Dadalouze between the hillock of Montamar, the puy of Chastel Merle and the moor Viossanges. Full of history and remarkable natural environments, these places invite you to discover th...

 Saint-Yrieix-le-Déjalat

Plunge into the great green of the gorges, go along the Chastang reservoir in a wild place that does not lack charm. Stone dwellings and coal-makers' platforms invite you to discover the past life of the Dordogne valley. A point of view plunging on the valley of the Sombre awaits you on the site of...

 Saint-Merd-de-Lapleau

Strolling against the current in a green and fresh universe, the stream of Deiro reveals its secrets. Over time, the water has sculpted its bed, releasing huge granite chaotic rocks that let small waterfalls flow. Along the way, the mill of Contensousas, dating from the 19th century and restored to...

 Soudeilles

Let yourself be guided by water, the main theme of this walk... Cross the stream and wetlands, admire the Chastang reservoir, ask yourself how the micro power station works and arrive at the sacred fountain of St Simon in the magnificent village of Herbeil. Don't forget the chapel... to visit withou...

 Laval-sur-Luzège

This long loop between three communes offers hikers a magnificent route where history and nature accompany your steps. From the wild valley bottoms of the Soudeillette and Lieuteret rivers to the eagle's nest of Ventadour, this itinerary takes in some of the most magical and emblematic spots in the...

 Égletons

At the summit of Puy de la Tourte, a window on the landscape takes you all the way to the Sancy and Cantal massifs. An ascent lulled by a forest atmosphere takes you to the summit (852 m), where a landscaped area and an exceptional viewpoint await you. Overlooking the Ventadour region and the town o...

 Soudeilles

On the old paths lined with low walls, in the coolness of the undergrowth and the bottom of the valley where the trees hide under the moss, the Gire Bridge circuit invites you to take a walk. If your steps are discreet, you may surprise the big game: deer, roe deer or wild boar like to lie in these...

 Saint-Merd-de-Lapleau

On this same circuit, on 17 July 1998, the German cyclist and great favourite Jan Ullrich won the seventh stage of the Time Trial! He finished the race with a disconcerting ease, clocking an impressive time of 1 h 15 min and 25 s., which allowed him to wear the famous and highly coveted Yellow Jerse...

 Saint-Augustin