Grand Puyconnieux©hélène Badoinot
Sentier Du Dolmen Les CarsThe 8 most beautiful walks in the Périgord Limousin NRP
Grand Puyconnieux©hélène BadoinotWalk with viewpoint
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 the south-western Haute-Vienne (alt. 498 metres), and offers a wide, far-reaching panorama towards the north of the Haute-Vienne, the Charente and the Dordogne. The site is made up of an open, grassy summit and wooded slopes, with a mix of chestnut coppice, conifers and patches of shrubbery. This verdant landscape benefits from numerous springs, which rise from the summit of Le Puy. You can get there easily, as there is a car park a hundred metres below. But if you’re looking for a real hike in the Parc Naturel Régional du Périgord Limousin, you can take the Nordic walking trail and add a few extra kilometres of forest to the viewpoint.
Sylvester walk,
Towards the Bramefan oak
Rochechouart13.6 km – 3h30 approx. – Moderate difficulty
🌳 If you’re a tree lover, Rochechouart is the place to go for an amazing discovery! At the crossroads of small paths in the forest, set off to discover a remarkable tree that’s well worth the diversions 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 used to “bellow hungrily” in the vast Rochechouart forest. This medium-difficulty trail also takes in 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 – 1h30 approx. – 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 a natural and tourist attraction that is emblematic of the Haute-Vienne: the Corot site. Very popular with the people of Saint-Junien and all those who live nearby, the Corot site is located in a very steep section of the Glane river. This natural haven, just a stone’s throw from the town, 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.
Along the way, you’ll discover: the Brice mill, a former wheat mill turned felt factory (made from sheep’s wool); the Rochebrune mill, once a paper mill with its large drying shed; the bronze medallion set into the rock in honour of Camille Corot; the painter’s cottage where he stored his easel and equipment; the sunken paths; a number of viewpoints; the Glane river and its rocks, etc.
An easy hike accessible to all not to be missed at the gateway to the Périgord Limousin Regional Nature Park! 🧡
On the sunken paths,
The Pinélous circuit
Châlus15.7 km – 4h00 – Difficult
Hiking is one of the must-do activities in the Parc Naturel Régional du Périgord Limousin, so get your boots on and set off on the Pinélous trail! 🥾
This trail takes you on a hike through the heart of the Châlus countryside, discovering charming little hamlets and the Limousin bocage along little sunken lanes. You’ll be able to enjoy a number of viewpoints over Châlus and the Châlus-Chabrol castle. Along the way, you’ll follow a small section of the Voie Verte des Hauts de Tardoire, cross the Pinélous forest and discover the charming church at Lageyrat, a listed historic monument whose inverted hull frame and nave floor paved with remarkable funerary slabs are well worth a visit.
A great walk combining nature 🍃 and heritage 🏰 !
Circuit des Pinélous - Châlus
Hiking near Châlus on the heather moorland of the Haute-Renaudie, a remarkable natural site in the Limousin.La Lande de la Haute-Renaudie
The shepherdess trail
Bussière-Galant3.2 km – 50 min – Medium
Is your holiday rental 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 longer if you want to take the time to contemplate the natural riches on offer. Also known as the lande de la Haute-Renaudie, this protected natural environment is made up of moorland and thickets, and is on the CEN – Limousin list of outstanding natural sites. It is crossed by a small local road which divides the moor in two. To the east of this road, it is invaded by Bourdaine and Eagle Fern thickets, as well as a few Callunes. To the west, it is better preserved, despite the surrounding trees that are beginning to invade. The site is of great interest for its flora and fauna. The start of this waymarked trail is in the hamlet of Les Borderies, with a small car park and a signpost. 🌿
The three forests :
The Burgou trails
Marval-Milhaguet12 km – 3h approx. – Moderate difficulty
A very pretty walk combining nature, built heritage and legendary heritage, which will take you on a series of discoveries: The Puy Chevalier forest, with the richest variety of tree species in Europe, the livestock, meadows and numerous ponds of the Limousin landscape, several fine old houses in the villages you pass through (Beaufet, Loubeyrat), thechurch, the castle in the village and the legend of Burgou: a 19th-century brigand, Robin Hood to some, king of thieves to others, all set in the land of hardwood trees…
A 1.5-hour variant for 5.5km allows you to shorten this walk in the Périgord Limousin Regional Nature Park. 🥾
Les Trois Forets Les Sentiers De Burgou
Chemin Des Hautes Forets Randonnee LimousinTypical Limousin landscape
The high forest path
Marval-Milhaguet13.1 km – 3h15 approx. – Moderate difficulty
🌳 On this walk, head for Marval to discover the typical landscapes of the Périgord Regional Nature Park in the land of trees and water. Let yourself be guided by the rhythm of the villages and forests as you wander through the heart of open countryside. Discover the Puy Chevalier forest, meadows and numerous ponds, an interesting viewpoint over Cussac (476 m) and pass through some typical villages to take in the small rural buildings, mills, sunken lanes and the 12th-century Romanesque church of Milhaguet.
A variant of this route is the “chemin des étangs”: 2h30 for 10.1 km.
The Moulin de l'âge trail
Maisonnais-sur-Tardoire12 km – 3h approx. – Medium difficulty
🏡 The Moulin de l’âge trail is a beautiful walk in the commune of Maisonnais-sur-Tardoire, with its alternating landscapes of woodland, meadows and rivers, offering lovely views over the Périgord and Charente rivers. All along the way, there are a number of small curiosities to discover. At Maissonnais-sur-Tardoire, the stones speak for themselves! The 11th-century church, the post office and dovecote with their picturesque architecture, a typical Limousin house in the village of l’Age, the beautiful river, the Trieux, and on the wildlife side, you might even spot the Royal Fern, a protected fern 🌿
Circuit Du Moulin De Lage A Maisonnais Sur Tardoire Spl Terres De Limousin
