Chemin Des Hautes Forets Randonnee Limousin
Limousin Snow View From The Mont GarganThe 6 most beautiful winter hikes to do in Limousin
Chemin Des Hautes Forets Randonnee Limousin1. Chemin des hautes forêts
MarvalDiscover the Chemin des hautes forêts loop, an immersion in the 💚 typical landscapes of the Parc Naturel Régional Périgord-Limousin.
This 3h15 trail invites you to explore the natural and cultural riches of the Haute-Vienne. Let us guide you through the villages Limousin that accompany you on your hike in the neige❄️.
Along the way, admire the Puy Chevalier forest and enjoy a unique view of Cussac, culminating at 476 meters. Don’t miss the 12th-century Romanesque church of Milhaguet. ✨
Don’t forget to equip yourself with good hiking boots to avoid slipping. 🥾
Take a look at the topofiche, several variants and links are at your disposal. 👀
2. Circuit le tour du Mont Gargan
La Croisille-sur-BrianceIf you’re wondering where to go hiking in winter, this is a good place to start: The 19km“le tour du Mont Gargan” trail at La Croisille-sur-Briance, a circuit that invites you to explore a protected natural area within the Parc Naturel Régional de Millevaches en Limousin. 🌿
Open your eyes, at the top of Mont Gargan, culminating at 731 meters, you’ll be rewarded with a vast panorama of the Limousin mountains and the Massif des Monédières. 🌳
Along the way, don’t miss:
Notre Dame de Bon Secours chapel 🕍
The remnants of the fighting between Colonel Guingouin’s maquisards and the German army during the Second World War ⚔️
A word of advice: make sure you’re well equipped: wear warm, waterproof clothing for hikes in January and February 🧥❄️
Hiking In Winter Mont Gargan Limousin
Circuit Des Megalithes Randonnee Limousin3. Megalith tour
HeavensWe’re taking you on a hike this winter 💚 des Monts de Blond (which are even more beautiful in the snow) to discover the many legendary stones that line the Limousin.
You’ll come across a stone shaped like a mushroom, a fish, the fairy rock, or the famous sacrificial stone.
This tour invites you to walk in the footsteps of our ancestors, who left us menhirs and dolmens, including the Ceinturat menhir, listed as a Historic Monument which is the highest in the Haute-Vienne! 🗿
Don’t miss:
The Bois du Rat chapel ⛪
The Brudoux and Fromental ponds 💧
Cieux forest 🌲
Our little tip: stay on the marked trails and follow the signs to avoid getting lost. 🗺️
4. Around Crozat wood
Peyrat-le-ChâteauThis loop around the Bois de Crozat is the perfect way to combine nature, heritage and relaxation… in the middle of winter! ❄️🌿
On the banks of the magnificent Lac de Vassivière, let yourself be surprised by crosses, menhirs, dry moors and the scent of undergrowth.
Psst… 5 heritages to discover on this hike:
Le Chemin des Poètes
Les Roches Brunagères 🪨
Beaumont-du-Lac church ⛪
Tumulus du Puy de la Besse 🗿
The Bois de Crozat 🌳
Bois De Crozat Randonnee Limousin
Hiking in Saint Paul Sentier Du Menhir Chateau Daigueperse 5. The Menhir trail
Saint-PaulSet off for 12.8 km of discovery through the Haut-Vienna countryside on the Sentier du Menhir. 🌿
This walk offers beautiful sunken paths, magnificent panoramas and several treasures to explore:
The Saint-Paul Menhir 🗿
Remains of the World War II detention camp 🕊️
A 13th-century church with its chestnut shingled bell tower ⛪
Several views of the Aigueperse and Trentalaud castles 🏰
A perfect route for winter hiking! ❄️
6. Terra Aventura: Pearl of the Gartempe
ChâteauponsacWhere is it possible to hike in winter with children? 👉 Set off on an adventure with a Terra Aventura, Perle de la Gartempe and come and unearth Zabeth in 🧡 a charming village: Châteauponsac.
This fun trail will introduce you to local history and heritage through a pleasant stroll, punctuated by riddles and surprises. 🌿🔎
Along the way, don’t miss thechurch of Saint Thyrse ⛪ a veritable historical gem. Overlooking the Gartempe valley, it dates from the 11th and 12th centuries and boasts a rare Benedictine plan with a chevet of five chapels. Restored after the ravages of the Hundred Years’ War, its defensive architecture and Gothic details bear witness to a troubled era.
Ville De Chateauponsac Haute Vienne
