Walks and hikes

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

Suspended above the Luzège gorges, the Viaduc des Rochers Noirs awaits you for a historic journey in memory of the Tacot. From the Plateau de Lapleau to the bottom of the Luzège Gorge, this sporty tour will lead you to discover an exceptional monument: the Rochers Noirs Viaduct. This Gisclard-type s...

 Lapleau

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

From the Millevaches plateau to the Dordogne valley, via the Monédières and the Pays de Tulle, this 157 km-long, rather sporty route crosses 18 communes, from Peyrelevade in the north (to ensure a connection with the Véloroute Est Creuse) to Liourdres on the borders of Corrèze and Lot. The entire Co...

 Tulle

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

A route to a unique place: you'll discover Spontour, the last authentic village in the Upper Dordogne Valley. You'll inevitably have to climb back up to get out of this valley... It's time! But the joy is short-lived, as we now have to cross another river: the Luzège. Don't miss this rare view from...

 Saint-Merd-de-Lapleau

"Sire, all the straw in your kingdom wouldn't fill my Ventadour moat". Quote from the Duke of Ventadour. Explore the natural ramparts of the Vigne gorges around the Château de Ventadour and discover the village of Le Moustier, founded around an ancient priory in the 12th century. As you emerge from...

 Moustier-Ventadour

Discover the precious Las Vergnas wetland with dry feet. Las Vergnas or Vergnes is the Limousin dialect name for Alder, a tree that loves water. In Corrèze, this word also refers to marshy, waterlogged areas, not very hospitable at first glance. This educational trail offers a different perspective...

 Darnets

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

A beautiful escapade between numerous small hamlets and wild valleys with a wide variety of paths and undergrowth singles, with no technical difficulty, except for a descent on a paved path to reach the Gire bridge.

 Saint-Merd-de-Lapleau

Between the Doustre river and the Gagnoux stream, perched on the plateau, the village of Le Jardin offers a gentle stroll in the shade of beech and chestnut trees. It is in the autumn colours that the path holds some beautiful encounters, pigeons and tree finches appreciate these undergrowths and go...

 Montaignac-Saint-Hippolyte

A procession of heathers on the Rouchilloux, the raucous song of the great raven, or the beautiful erythrone which grows in March: the Luzège hides a number of naturalist treasures. The Conservatoire Régional des Espaces Naturels du Limousin, owner of this exceptional site, protects this environment...

 Darnets