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Our selection of walks around Eymoutiersat the heart of Limousin!
Sentier Des Gorges De La VienneGOOD TO KNOW
It is possible to do a longer circuit on the protected site of the Vienne Gorges.
1. The Vienne Gorges, at Eymoutiers
7 km- 2 hours and 30 minutes - Difficult levelDiscover the remarkable site of the Gorges de la Vienne, which still retains its wild, typical Vienne character. This walk offers beautiful panoramic views over the Vienne and the surrounding countryside.
The gradient is classified as difficult. Prepare well for your outing.
For those who wish to continue, a variant of 3 hours and 45 minutes and 14.8 km is also available 🥾
2. The Belvedere trail, Bujaleuf
5 km - 1 hour and 30 minutes - Medium level15 km from Eymoutiers, discover the charms of Bujaleuf, classified as a Station Verte and Station Pêche!
The trail runs alongside Lac Sainte-Hélène and its forest. It allows you to contemplate not only the lake, but also the magnificent scenery of the Maulde valley, in the heart of the Millevaches Regional Natural Park in Limousin.
Le lac de Ste Hélène, à BujaleufLe lac de Ste Hélène, à Bujaleuf|
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You’ll discover a beautiful panorama of the Maulde valley, a fisherman’s paradise!
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The site is located in a large meander of the Vienne river, whose bed is occupied by numerous rocky outcrops and boulders giving the river a torrent-like course and offering a picturesque landscape.
3. Les Rochers de Nègremont, Rempnat
1.8 km - 1 hour - Easy level20 km from Eymoutiers, discover the Rochers de Négremont on a short walk through a particularly wooded area.
The protected site is pleasant in all seasons. Situated in a steep-sided area in the heart of Limousin, the Vienne River offers many picturesque granite boulders blunted by erosion. Oaks, birch and beech occupy the lower slopes.
4. The Sainte Geneviève loop, at St Julien le Petit
10.5 km - 2 hours and 30 minutes - Medium levelThis walk takes you through the forests and lanes of St Julien le Petit, 15 km from Eymoutiers.
You’ll discover the fountain of Sainte-Geneviève and its legend, not forgetting the chicken tree (a splendid oak tree), as well as beautiful views, notably of Mont Larron.
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THE LEGEND OF SAINTE GENEVIEVE
Before leaving for the Second Crusade, the lord of Château de Rochain entrusted his wife Geneviève and son to his steward. At the end of the 1st year, thinking that his master would not return, he took his place. Geneviève refused him, preferring to flee with her son. In the woods, mother and child fed on roots, but the child wasted away. One evening, a doe and her fawn came limping towards them, a thorn pricked in one leg. Geneviève gently removed it, and the animal lay down at her feet, allowing the child to suckle her. Seven years later, the Lord returned from the crusade to learn from the steward of the tragic disappearance of his wife and child. A few days later, he is hunting in the forest and comes across a doe that leads him to a cave where he recognizes his wife and son. Everyone returns to the château with the doe and her fawns.
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This trail is dotted with the remains of rodet mills (horizontal spoon wheels) and the hydraulic structures needed to regulate the flow of water.
Hydraulic structures upstream of each mill were used to retain, control and regulate the flow of water. The impoundment maintained a constant flow of water in the reach throughout the year. The low-sloped reach brought the water as close as possible to the mill, keeping it as high as possible.
5. Ruisseau des Moulins, Peyrat le Château
7.1 km - 2 hours - Easy levelCome and discover Peyrat le château, 10 km from Eymoutiers. Peyrat is a small village dating back to the Gallo-Roman times and boasts a rich heritage, notably linked to water.
On this walk, you’ll discover the remains of ancient mills and the function of the sautadours you’ll cross. After seeing the beautiful fountains and houses of the village of Quenouille, typical of the Limousin mountains, follow the path and its low drystone walls…
