Grand Puyconnieux©hélène Badoinot
Sentier Du Dolmen Les CarsOur favorite walks near PNR Périgord-Limousin
Grand Puyconnieux©hélène BadoinotViewpoint walk
The Nordic Walking trail, leading to Grand Puyconnieux
DournazacNordic Walking Trail = 6.2 km – approx. 2 hours – Medium Difficulty
Le Grand Puyconnieux is the perfect place to breathe in the fresh air of our beloved Haute-Vienne! 🌬️ It is the highest point in south-west Haute-Vienne (alt. 498 metres), and offers a wide, far-reaching panorama towards the north of Haute-Vienne, Charente and Dordogne. The site comprises an open, grassy summit and wooded slopes, alternating between chestnut coppice, coniferous trees and patches of shrubbery. This verdant landscape benefits from numerous springs, which originate at the summit of Le Puy. You can get there easily, as there’s a car park just a few hundred metres below. But for a slightly longer stroll, you can take the Nordic walking trail and add a few more kilometers of forest to the view.
Forest stroll,
Towards the Bramefan oak trail
Rochechouart13.6 km – approx. 3.30 hrs – medium difficulty
🌳 If you’re a tree lover, Rochechouart is the place to be! At the crossroads of small paths in the forest, set off to discover a remarkable tree that’s well worth the detour on the “Vers le chêne de Bramefan” trail. Measuring 4.60 metres in circumference, it is a majestic oak with an imposing silhouette, named after the deer that “bramaient la faim” (bellowed with hunger) in the vast Rochechouart forest. This medium-difficulty trail also takes you to the village of Biennac, the villages of Troupen and Plats, the 11th- and 13th-century church and the town of Rochechouart.
Rochechouart -Le chêne de Bramefan 
Site Corot -Saint-JunienCorot site,
The Feutrières trail
Saint-Junien6.3km – approx. 1 hour 30 minutes – Easy
Fancy a refreshing walk in the shade on a hot summer’s day? Then head for Saint-Junien, on the Feutrières trail, which takes you to one of Haute-Vienne’s most emblematic natural and tourist sites, the Corot site. Very popular with the Saint-Juniauds and all those who live nearby, the Corot site is located in a very steep section of the Glane river. A natural interlude just a stone’s throw from the town, it owes its name to the famous painter Camille Corot, one of the founders of the Barbizon school, who liked to come here in the 1850s to capture the subtleties of light in his canvases. To be discovered along the way: The Brice mill, a former wheat mill turned felt factory (made from sheep’s wool), the Rochebrun mill, formerly a paper mill with its large dryer, the bronze medallion set in the rock in honour of Camille Corot, the painter’s cottage where he stored his easel and equipment, sunken paths, several viewpoints, the Glane river and its rocks, etc. An easy hike accessible to all, not to be missed! 🧡
On sunken paths,
The Pinélous circuit
Châlus15.7 km – 4 hours – Difficult
The Pinélous circuit takes you on a hike through the heart of the Châlus countryside, discovering charming little hamlets and the Limousin bocage on little sunken paths. You’ll be able to enjoy several viewpoints over Châlus and the Châlus-Chabrol castle. Along the way, you’ll take a small section of the Voie Verte des Hauts de Tardoire, cross the Pinélous forest massif, and discover the charming church of Lageyrat, listed as a Monument Historique (Historic monument), whose inverted hull frame and nave floor paved with remarkable funerary slabs are well worth a visit. A great hike combining nature 🍃 and heritage 🏰 !
Circuit des Pinélous - Châlus
Lande à BruyèreThe moor of Haute-Renaudie
The shepherdess trail
Bussière-Galant3.2 km – 50 min – Medium
Your vacation rental is near Bussière-Galant? Then don’t miss out on the charming “sentier des bergères” 🐑, between moors and forests! With a length of 3.2 km, you can cover it in 50 minutes, a little more if you want to take time to contemplate the natural riches on offer. Also known as lande de la Haute-Renaudie, this protected natural environment is made up of moorland and thickets, and is on the CEN – Limousin list of remarkable natural sites. It is crossed by a small local road that divides the moor in two. To the east of this road, it is invaded by Bourdaine and Fougère-aigle thickets, as well as a few Callunes. To the west, it is better preserved, despite the encroaching trees. The site is of great interest for its flora and fauna. The start of this signposted trail is in the hamlet of Les Borderies, with a small parking lot and a signpost. 🌿
The three forests :
The Burgou trails
Marval-Milhaguet12 km – approx. 3 hrs. – Moderate difficulty
A very lovely walk combining nature, built heritage, and legendary heritage, taking you through: the Puy Chevalier forest, home to one of the richest varieties of tree species in Europe; the Limousin landscape with its livestock, meadows, and numerous lakes; several beautiful old homes in the villages of Beaufet and Loubeyrat; the church and château in the town center; and the legend of Burgou—a 19th-century bandit seen by some as a Robin Hood figure and by others as the king of thieves—all in the land of the feuillardiers…
A 1.5-hour alternative route allows you to shorten this hike to a 5.5 km walk. 🥾
Les Trois Forets Les Sentiers De Burgou
Chemin Des Hautes Forets Randonnee LimousinTypical Limousin landscape
The high forest trail
Marval-Milhaguet13.1 km – 3.15hrs approx. – Medium difficulty
🌳For this walk, head to Marval to explore the landscapes of Périgord-Limousin, a land of trees and water. Let yourself be guided through villages and forests as you wander through open nature. Along the way, discover the Puy Chevalier forest, meadows, and numerous lakes, enjoy a scenic viewpoint over Cussac (476 m), and pass through charming villages to take in the small rural heritage, mills, sunken lanes, and the 12th-century Romanesque church of Milhaguet.
An alternative route follows the Chemin des Étangs: 2 hours 30 minutes for 10.1 km.
The Moulin de l'âge circuit
Maisonnais-sur-Tardoire12 km – 3h approx. – Medium difficulty
The Moulin de l’Âge trail is a beautiful hike in the commune of Maisonnais-sur-Tardoire, offering a variety of landscapes with woodlands, meadows, and rivers. It also provides stunning views of Périgord and Charente. Along the way, you’ll come across small curiosities worth discovering. In Maisonnais-sur-Tardoire, the stones have stories to tell! From the 11th-century church to the post office and dovecote with their picturesque architecture, a traditional Limousin house in the village of L’Âge, the beautiful river, the Trieux, and even local wildlife—including the Royal Fern, a protected species. 🌿
Circuit Du Moulin De Lage A Maisonnais Sur Tardoire Spl Terres De Limousin
