hiking nature guides in Limousin

Hiking nature guides

Every landscape has a story to tell : discover it the best way with passionate people ! Mysterious forests, secret valleys and rural heritage reveal their secrets thanks to nature guides who know the area like the back of their hand. Let us take you on a unique adventure, rich in anecdotes and unexpected discoveries.

At a glance

1. Villefavard Farm

in Villefavard

La Ferme de Villefavard is a former model farm in Limousin. Dedicated to classical music, it explores the links between rurality, culture and the imaginary, while promoting local heritage in the face of environmental challenges. A place of creation, research and transmission, it develops artistic projects and collaborates with the academic world. Thanks to its residencies and performances, it encourages encounters between artists and audiences, and anchors culture at the heart of the region. So it’s fair to say that this is a place that likes to tell stories. And that’s precisely why, throughout the year, the farm organizes walks with different themes: poetic, musical, storytelling or lantern-lit… (Click on the cross for contact details)

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2. La Loutre Nature Centre

in Forêt des Vaseix

Located at the entrance to the Les Vaseix forest, this center dedicated to environmental protection offers a variety of activities to discover nature. Children can learn about flora and fauna through treasure hunts, workshops and themed outings. Adults can take part in environmental training courses. The “Nature Sunday” outings, free and open to all, are a great success: led by passionate naturalists, they explore a variety of themes such as wild flowers and nocturnal animals. Last but not least, mushroom walks combine walking and learning for safe picking. (Click on the cross for contact details)

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3. The reserve house

at "tourbière des Dauges"

La Tourbière des Dauges (peat bog) nature reserve, accessible via a signposted path from Sauvagnac, offers an easy route through the Dauges valley, from the confluence of the Couze to Sauvagnac. Located in the Monts d’Ambazac, the site’s biological richness and remarkable beauty justify its preservation, which has earned it classification as a natural area of economic interest for flora and fauna. To find out more about this unspoilt area, contact the Maison de la Réserve Naturelle. The guides will be delighted to accompany you on an accompanied hike. (Click on the cross for contact details)

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4. Monts de Blond Tourist Association

in Blond

Located in the west of the Haute-Vienne, the Monts de Blond form a small, isolated mountain in the heart of the countryside. This granite massif, the largest in the department, is distinguished by its varied riches: prehistoric, historical, legendary, natural, ecological, architectural and scenic. The last relief before the western end of the Massif Central, it stretches for some ten kilometers and reaches a height of 514 meters. This exceptional setting is home to the Monts de Blond tourist association. The guides are locals, and know the trails by heart. (Click on the cross for contact details)

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Mountain Leader Limousine With Pascal Bruneau

5. Limousin mountain guide

in Ambazac

“Monts d’Ambazac” are distinguished by their varied landscapes, combining dense forests, granite chaos and open moorland. This unspoilt massif is rich in small heritage features such as dry-stone walls, ancient crosses and “good” fountains with their reputedly healing waters. It’s here that Pascal Bruneau, a mountain guide with a passion for hiking, is at work. Based in Saint-Léger-la-Montagne, this guide will help you explore the Monts d’Ambazac in a unique way (click on the cross for contact details).

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