Walking tour in Limousin - Remarkable trees on the Peyrassoulat site near Saint Junien and Oradour sur GlaneWalking tour in Limousin - Remarkable trees on the Peyrassoulat site near Saint Junien and Oradour sur Glane
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Our favourite walksin and around Oradour-Sur-Glane

Our favorite walks in and around Oradour-sur-Glane

Give yourself a soothing interlude in the heart of Limousin with this selection of hikes around Oradour-sur-Glane, Saint-Junien and Rochechouart. 👟

Hollow paths, ancient trees, the murmur of the Vienne, geological curiosities… each walk is an invitation to slow down, breathe and contemplate. 🍃

A welcome moment to recharge your batteries, particularly after visiting the martyr village, a place of remembrance and meditation. 💚

Quick overview

1. Les Hauts d'Oradour

Oradour-Sur-Glane

This first hike in Oradour-sur-Glane will take you on a discovery of the Limousin bocage, with its sunken lanes, moorland and typical little villages 👀

You’ll also cross forests 🍃, skirt ponds and streams, and enjoy varied landscapes 💦

2. The moorland trail

Javerdat

This easy trail is ideal for a family walk to discover the typical landscapes of the Limousin 👨‍👨‍👧‍👧

The hiking trail starts in the centre of Javerdat, 5km from Oradour-sur-Glane and first runs alongside the woods 🌳 that border the commune.

You will then cross fields and meadows before arriving at the Rouffignac moors. These moors, once used for farming, are now a protected natural area. 🍃

They are home to a rich and varied flora and fauna 🌸, which you will enjoy observing.

3. Chemin de la météorite Montaume

Chéronnac

Set off to discover the “Land of Meteorite”, south of Rochechouart with a pleasant walk along the peaceful Tardoire 〰️

Stop off at the site de Peyrassoulat, where majestic plane trees take pride of place, one of which, over 250 years old, is listed 🌿

Your walk will take you as far as the village of Montoume, inhabited since Neolithic times: a journey back in time to the heart of the Limousin!!  👀

4. Victurnien's stroll

Saint-Victurnien

An enchanting walk in the heart of nature in the Limousin 🍃

Give yourself a rejuvenating getaway beside peaceful streams 💦, in the shade of majestic forest trees and along sunken paths steeped in history.

As you stroll along on foot, let yourself be transported by the murmuring streams, the birdsong and the rustle of leaves. 🐦‍⬛

Admire the spectacular panoramas before you and capture unforgettable memories 📷

5. Path for interpreting the astrobleme

Rochechouart

On the trail of the Rochechouart meteorite! 🌠

This 2km walking trail will plunge you into a fascinating exploration of the geological history of the region and the secrets of this impact crater, unique in France 👀

One step after another, walk on the footprints of a shock from the sky ✨
Follow the signs, decipher the clues and discover how a meteorite shook up the landscape 214 million years ago 🌍

Curious to go further? Head to the Meteorite Space at the Maison de la reserve !

6. Tour of Navière island

Chaillac-sur-Vienne

Give yourself an enchanted stroll around the island of Chaillac ✨, a veritable natural gem nestled in the heart of the Vienne.

Let yourself be enchanted by its wealth of flora and fauna 🌿, and discover a 46-hectare haven of peace where nature reigns supreme.

The trail that encircles the island offers an easy route accessible to all, ideal for a escapade with family or friends. 👩‍👧

All along this walk, you’ll be able to admire a variety of trees and plants, some of which are rare and protected 🌳

7. The Perrière footpath

Javerdat

Fancy a leisurely stroll near Oradour-sur-Glane?🥾

The Perrières trail in Javerdat offers 9.3km of sunken paths, rural landscapes… and an unexpected encounter with the Pic menhir, a discreet witness to the Neolithic period 👀

A perfect hike for the curious and nature lovers 🌸

8. Feutrières path

Saint-Junien

The Sentier des Feutrières in Saint-Junien is THE must-do walking trail for all the family! 🤩

Accessible and pleasant, this 6.3km route invites you to explore the Glane valley, with its preserved flora and fauna, small sunken lanes, a small village typical of the Limousin but also the Corot site, the emblematic place that inspired the famous painter. 🎨

A perfect outing to combine nature and culture 💚