- 11. Circuit de la lande de Frochet
- 22. The path of the Grandmont monks
- 33. The Bois du Curé and Thousand Devils trails
- 44. The Vienne gorges trail
- 55. Megalith trail in Cieux
- 66. The Feutrières trail
- 77. Great murre stroll
- 88. The shepherds' and tile-makers' trail
- 99. The three forests: Burgou's trails
- 1010. The 3 churches circuit
Top 10 autumn hikesin Haute-Vienne
1. Circuit de la lande de Frochet
Val d'IssoireHiking information : Yellow markings, walking time 2h10, Length 8.7km, Total ascent 140 m. Easy level.
Accessible on foot, mountain bike and horseback.
Discover the lande de Frochet and its legend of the mandrake. The path along the heather-lined ridges offers beautiful views of the Charente Limousine, always magnificent in autumn.
2. The path of the Grandmont monks
in Saint-SylvestreHike features: Yellow markings, walking time 5h00, Length 19.5km, Vertical rise 224 m. Medium level.
Accessible on foot, mountain bike and horseback.
In the footsteps of the Grandmont monks… This monastic order developed in the heart of the Monts d’Ambazac in the 12th century. Today, a few traces of this past remain. This hike takes in the heart of the Limousin forest, with numerous viewpoints.
3. Le Bois du Curé et des mille Diables trail
in Châteauneuf-la-forêtHiking information : Yellow markings, walking time 4h00, Length 16km, Difference in altitude 223 m. Difficult level.
Accessible on foot, mountain bike and horseback.
Departing from Châteauneuf-la-Forêt, you’ll set off on a hike that takes in the rolling landscapes of the Limousin mountains, small villages with traditional buildings, the lake and the departmental forest. It’s also an opportunity to observe the beautiful autumn colors.
4. Vienne gorges trail
in EymoutiersHike features: Yellow markings, walking time 1h45, Length 7km, Vertical rise 200 m. Difficult level. Option to explore the Vienne gorges (duration 3h45 / 14.8km).
Accessible on foot and mountain bike.
In the heart of the Parc Naturel Régional Millevaches, hike along the banks of the Vienne. Numerous views over the surrounding countryside.
5. The megalith trail
in CieuxHike features: Yellow markings, walking time 3h15, length 13km, altitude gain 375 m. Difficult level.
Accessible on foot, mountain bike and horseback.
Hike in the heart of the Monts de Blond and discover the many legendary stones that dot the region: mushroom-shaped stones, fish-shaped stones, Rocher des Fées (Fairy Rock) and Pierre à Sacrifices (Sacrifice Stone).
6. Feutrières path
in Saint-JunienHike features: Yellow markings, duration on foot 1h30, length 6.3 km, altitude gain 142 m. Easy level
Accessible hiking: on foot.
The sentier des feutrières is a must-see walk in Haute-Vienne. Thanks to the Corot site and the Vienne valley, you’ll discover the story of the painter who gave his name to this exceptional setting.
7. Great murre stroll
in RazèsHike features: Yellow markings, walking time 2h30, length 10km, altitude gain 155 m. Easy level.
Accessible on foot, mountain bike and horseback.
This trail will introduce you to the natural heritage of the Razès, with its wetlands and pastures, its preserved flora and fauna. Don’t miss the Natura 2000 site dedicated to the Grand murin (bat) to learn all about this unusual species. Also worth seeing are the villages and the Old Razès district, with its listed Maison Berry.
8. shepherds' and tile-makers' path
in Château-ChervixHiking information : Yellow markings, walking time 2h50, Length 11.3km, Vertical rise 60 m. Medium level.
Accessible on foot, mountain bike and horseback.
This hike allows you to discover the natural site of La Flotte and Le Cluzeau and access the serpentinite rock massif known as “Roches du loup”. The route also offers numerous viewpoints over Les Monêdières and Mont-Gargan. Autumn is the best time to discover heather in flower.
Hiking features: Yellow markings, walking time 3h00, Length 12 km, Vertical rise 90 m.
Accessible on foot, mountain bike and horseback.
A lovely walk in the heart of the Parc Naturel Régional Périgord-Limousin. Pass through the Puy Chevalier forest, which boasts one of the richest diversity of tree species in Europe. Drive past the village of Marval, with its church and castle, and the typical villages of the south-west. Don’t miss the legend of Burgou, the famous Limousin brigand.
10. Three-church tour
Sainte-Anne-Saint-PriestHike features: Yellow markings, duration: 3h00. Length 12km, vertical drop 250 m. Medium level.
Accessible on foot, mountain bike and horseback.
This loop will take you through the Maulde valley, passing through villages and hamlets where you’ll appreciate the quality of the environment. Numerous viewpoints await you along the way!