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Between nature and heritageOur favourite walks in Le Dorat

8 walks to try in Le Dorat

Eager to get some fresh air and a feast for the eyes? 🌿

Set your sights on le Dorat, a little nugget in Limousin, to try out 8 hiking routes between heritage, countryside and peaceful nature. ☺️

Whether you’re a Sunday walker or a seasoned hiker, these walks around Le Dorat are just for you! 👟

Quick overview

1. The oak path

Le Dorat

Set off to discover Le Dorat, a little gem in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region, where heritage and nature meet as you stroll along this walking route. 👀

This walk guides you through the narrow streets of the town and its surroundings, between unsuspected views of the Limousin landscapes and architectural treasures. You’re sure to fall in love with the collegiate church and its luminous stained glass windows ✨

2. Lande de Frochet circuit

Val d'Issoire

A breathtaking panorama 30 km from Le Dorat! 🤩

The Lande de Frochet ridge path offers breathtaking views over the Charente Limousine and the Basse-Marche. 👀

On either side lie vast stretches of fields and forests, punctuated by picturesque villages. On a clear day, you can even see the Limousin Mountains on the horizon. 💚

3. Bellac, the stagecoach route

Bellac

From Le Dorat, set off on a loop to Bellac, just 12km away. This charming Haute-Vienne town of character is easy to discover thanks to the stagecoach trail.👀

A hiking route accessible to all, between pretty views of the town, the Limousin countryside and the peaceful reflections of the Vincou river 💦.

4. Le Chemin de Margoulette

Magnac-Laval

Magnac-Laval, a town with a rich historical and religious past, invites you on a fascinating journey to the 💓 of the Haut Limousin.

Capital of the Basse Marche, it reveals itself through its remarkable sites and unique heritage 💎 in the footsteps of the Nine Leagues Procession, a thousand-year-old pilgrimage dedicated to Saint-Maximin.

Between verdant bocage, flower-bedecked crosses, oak-lined walkways and religious heritage, this walk immerses you in a living tradition, full of fervour and emotion. ☺️

5. The Cîmes circuit

Blond

On the heights of the Monts de Blond: a panoramic hike 👀

Go on an adventure and discover the spectacular landscapes of the Monts de Blond 🌄, during an unforgettable hike on the heights.

This tour offers you grandiose panoramas over the Basse Marche and the Monts de Blond, a real feast for the eyes 👏

6. Brégères pond circuit

Val-d'Oire-et-Gartempe

Located around thirty kilometres north-west of Limoges, Saint-Barbant is a charming village in the Haute-Vienne 🏫

This easy walking trail will take you through the village and its surroundings, including the 🚣‍♀️ des Brégères pond.

A peaceful, leafy spot ideal for a family picnic or a romantic stroll 💞

7. Chemin de Paris

Magnac-Laval

Magnac-Laval, a picturesque village just a stone’s throw from Le Dorat in the heart of the Haute-Vienne region, invites you on a fascinating discovery of its history and landscapes 🌿

A crossroads of ancestral paths and a breathtaking viewpoint over the Monts d’Ambazac, Magnac-Laval promises a rewarding and unforgettable 👟 walk.

8. Chemin du Moulin du Pont

Berneuil

Le chemin du moulin du pont is an easy, pleasant and picturesque walk, located in Berneuil in Haute-Vienne, 20km from Le Dorat. 🌳

This trail is ideal for families and occasional hikers 👟 who want to discover the natural beauty and historical heritage of the region 

You’ll cross fields, woods and meadows 🍀, and enjoy panoramic views of the Monts de Blond.