Arboretum La Jonchere St Maurice
Grp AmbazacOur favourite walks in Ambazacless than 10 kilometres away
Arboretum La Jonchere St Maurice1. Chemin des kaoliniers, between porcelain and wild nature
La Jonchère-Saint-MauriceFancy a walk that combines local history with the wide open spaces of the Limousin? The Chemin des Kaoliniers, in La Jonchère-Saint-Maurice, plunges you into the world of kaolin, the white clay that has made Limoges porcelain famous the world over. Along the way, you’ll come across old extraction pits, remnants of a fascinating industrial past, now swallowed up by greenery. 🌳
And as if that weren’t enough, the path passes right by the Jonchère arboretum, one of the oldest in France. A veritable open-air plant museum, it boasts an incredible diversity of species from all over the world. A perfect diversions to complete the walk and feast your eyes on between hundred-year-old beech trees, giant sequoias and other botanical curiosities. 🌲🌍
Allow around 9.3 km for a 2? hour walk (shorter variant of 5.6 km, around 1? hours), enough to take in the sights without giving up all your strength.
2. The hermit's path, a forest interlude
AmbazacLooking for a peaceful break between nature and heritage? The Sentier de l’Ermite, in Ambazac, is for you. This discovery trail, around 4km long, takes you on a stroll around the hamlet of Muret in a bucolic setting.
Along the way, sunken paths lead you through the woods, past the Gardèches pond, a charming fountain and on to the oratory of Saint-Étienne. A little further on, a dolmen can be discovered by the curious… before the path gently leads you back downhill to your starting point.
A shorter, 3km variant is ideal for families, offering easy, accessible walks packed with natural treasures.
Sentier De Lermite
Sentier De Silord3. Sentier de Silord, between heritage and the good life
RazèsFancy an easy, short walk full of charm? Just 20 minutes from Limoges, the Sentier de Silord leaves the peaceful village of Razès for a loop that will charm you with every step. On the programme? Paths lined with low drystone walls, charming little streets, shady groves… a truly soothing interlude.
You’ll discover the Maison Berry (a traditional dwelling listed as a Historic Monument), the 12thᵉ century Romanesque church at Razès, as well as the hamlet of Silord and its rural architecture, not forgetting a few refreshing passages by the streams: a wonderful sensory stroll 🌳
And don’t forget the must-see place to cool off in summer: the Saint-Pardoux lake is never far away, with its swimming, water sports centre, tree climbing and mountain bike trails… a great way to extend the day.
4. Bourdelas and Jonas loop: panoramas galore
AmbazacLooking for a varied, beautiful and accessible loop in Limousin? Head for the Boucle de Bourdelas et de Jonas, around Ambazac, between the village of Bourdelas, small heritage sites (mills, wash-houses), cool undergrowth and open vistas 🌲💧
A walk of just 2 hours ticks all the boxes: nature, local history and the beautiful light on the banks of the Etang de Jonas, with, as a bonus, the mysterious Grange aux Moines (Monks’ Barn), which tells the story of the area’s monastic past.
A “pleasure format” walk that puts the Ambazac area in the best light ☺️
Etang De Jonas
Sentier Des Petits Ruisseaux5. Sentier des petits ruisseaux, a fresh escapade
CompreignacFrom the very first steps, the Sentier des Petits Ruisseaux 💦 plunges you into a fresh, green atmosphere. A small wooden bridge opens the door to a world that is typically Limousin, in the Monts d’Ambazac.
The path winds along the Etang de la Tricherie 🦆 before reaching the village of Vieilleville. You pass through charming little hamlets such as Lavaud-Couteilhas.
👉🏻 Fancy a shorter version? A 4.2 km loop allows you to keep the pastoral atmosphere of the route without walking too long.
