©Gourmet walks and picnics in Limousin|@Christelle Rama

Our selection of hikes and gourmet discoveries!in Haute-Vienne

Our selection of gourmet walks!

😋 A mouthful of terroir, a breath of fresh air! 🍃
These gourmet hikes in Limousin awaken the taste buds as much as the pupils.
Let yourself be carried along these paths to encounter authentic nature, tasty local produce and fine dining.
Walk slowly, enjoy to the full! ☺️

At a glance

©Collégiale de Saint Léonard de Noblat classée à l'Unesco|Claude Andrieu

1. The steeples and ponds circuit & marzipan

à Saint-Léonard de Noblat

Distance: 14.8 km, duration: 3h45, altitude difference: 415 m ~ on foot or mountain bike.

In Saint-Léonard de Noblat, enjoy a hike to discover the mills, small villages and streams of its countryside. There are plenty of viewpoints over the medieval town and its collegiate church, a UNESCO World Heritage Site on the French pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostela.

After your hike, head for the village of Saint-Léonard de Noblat to discover a gourmet specialty: marzipan! Made from almonds, egg white and sugar, this soft cookie was given to pilgrims on their way to Santiago de Compostela. You can sample it in many of the city’s patisseries.

2. Circuit de César & Halte gourmande

in Meuzac

Distance: 15.5 km, duration: 4h, altitude difference: 68 m ~ on foot, mountain bike or horseback.

The circuit de César à Meuzac (Caesar to Meuzac), starting from Lac de la Roche, offers you the chance to explore the surrounding Limousin countryside and small hamlets.

After your hike, you can enjoy a meal with local flavors. The Escala Dau Lemosi restaurant is located 400 m from the finish point, on the banks of the Etang de Forgeneuve. Limousin meats take pride of place. An address to recommend to gourmets!

3. Sentier des pierres blanches & Macaron du Dorat

in Le Dorat

Distance: 21 km, duration: 5h30, altitude difference: 54 m ~ on foot, mountain bike or horseback

Departure from Le Dorat, Petite Cité de Caractère, historic capital of the Basse Marche region and home to a remarkable heritage. A beautiful hike in the heart of the Monts de Blond.

Before your hike, don’t forget to stop off at Délice Gourmand, to discover the town’s sweet specialty, the Dorat macaroon. Crunchy and melt-in-your-mouth, it’s a well-deserved snack.

4. Boucle d'Augne & Fondue pelaude

in Augne

Distance: 15 km, duration: 3h45 ~ on foot, mountain bike or horseback.

In the heart of the Plateau de Millevaches, this trail takes you on a gourmet hike through undulating countryside, with plenty of tasty treats in store.

At Vervialle, stop for lunch at the Ranch du Lac restaurant, where you can sample their speciality: pelaude fondue made from Limousin beef.

©Plateau Millevaches|OT Portes de Vassivière

©Larena De Saint Junien A Sweet Speciality From Limousin|DR

5. Sentier les Aubespins & l'Arena

in Saint-Junien

Distance: 12 km, duration: 3h, altitude difference: 142 m ~ on foot, mountain bike or horseback

Departing from Saint-Junien, this gourmet walk follows the Glane valley, offering beautiful panoramic views of the Monts de Blond.

Take the opportunity to discover Saint-Junien, its heritage and its gourmet specialty l’Arena. A little cloud of gourmet goodness to discover at the Faure patisserie.

6. Circuit in the footsteps of Henri IV & restaurant

in Montrol-Sénard

Distance: 12.5 km, duration: 3h15, altitude difference: 110 m ~ on foot, mountain bike or horseback.

Montrol-Sénard offers a journey into the past. Discover the“Rural Nostalgia” scenography in the heart of the village, with the school of yesteryear, the small heritage buildings… The circuit in the footsteps of Henri IV then takes you into the Monts de Blond countryside.

After the hike, enjoy a delicious meal at La Belle Équipe restaurant!

7. Sentier des gorges de la Vienne & Le pelaud

in Eymoutiers

Distance: 7 km, duration: 2h30 ~ on foot or mountain bike

Discover the natural setting of the Vienne Gorge and its many panoramic views over the surrounding countryside.

Discover the town, its heritage and its collegiate church, and stop off at the ChouBeurrePomme pastry shop to sample the local delicacy, pelaud!