The second part takes you through pretty countryside with views out over the Dordogne valley, to the lovely village of Gintrac, before a final ascent and then descent to Romanesque Carennac. Today’s scenic walk takes you to a dramatic waterfall, then out of the Autoire valley and up to a fine clifftop walk before descending to the pretty and historic village of Loubressac, which demands a ramble around the old part before continuing on (perhaps after a coffee at Le Cantou’s excellent restaurant). Day 4 - Autoire (or Loubressac) to Carennac
( Easy-medium: 4¼ hrs, 18 km, CUSs 430m) (If our accommodation in Autoire is full, we will book our lovely hotel in Loubressac, which adds another 1.5 hrs to your day … but of course that makes the next day’s walk 1.5 hours shorter!)Īlternative: Ride with the luggage to Castelnau (saving 2¾ hrs) – €15 supplement payable direct to driver. Day 3 - Port de Gagnac to Autoire (or Loubressac)Ī delightful day visiting the village of Glanes, walking through the vineyards of the Coteaux de Glanes and up to the majestic castle of Castelnau (we recommend delaying your start if you want to catch the opening times – see below), before winding along the Autoire valley to its eponymous historic village and your next accommodation in a traditional inn. ( Easy medium: 3 hrs, 12 km, CUSs 400m)Īlternative: None – except to ride with the luggage. This first, relatively easy, day takes you over the river to the hills above Beaulieu, then across pretty countryside and through remote hamlets before descending to the River Cère at Port de Gagnac for your second overnight stop. Wander around the town to check out a restaurant for the evening, and perhaps enjoy an aperitif. Citizens of other nations will also find it useful, but should always check their appropriate local agency.ĬOVID-19 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS: Please read our summary of current regulations.Īrrive and settle into your accommodation. TRAVEL ADVICE: To find the latest travel advice from the Foreign & Commonwealth Office for UK citizens travelling to France, click here. REVIEWS: For independent walker reviews of this route submitted to the Association of Independent Tour Operators visit .ĪRTICLES: Read an article about On Foot’s Dordogne holiday on our blog here. Walked by On Foot staff: Simon and Debbie The walking is graded medium, but with built-in shortening options for those who would like to walk the route at a more leisurely pace. The wines from the area are gaining a reputation too, and are worth exploring! And being France, the food is exceptional, with a lot of local specialities. Stay in traditional inns and small hotels, many of them riverside, including a former château. You’ll then head over the limestone causse to the historic and dramatic pilgrimage centre of Rocamadour. The final day, should you choose to do it, takes you along the steep-sided valley of the river Ouysse, a tributary of the Dordogne, to Belcastel and the possibility of a late lunch at a Michelin-starred restaurant. The River Dordogne, beloved of travellers for decades, courses its way from the Massif Central to the Atlantic at Bordeaux, and passes through some of the most beautiful countryside in France. Each section has its own character, but the stretch we have chosen reflects that variety, giving the walker a taste of the Middle Dordogne landscape in all its forms.įrom the start at Beaulieu, where the wide river flows gently through the water meadows outside the old town, our route climbs into the hills above, with fine views and bucolic countryside on each of the first four walking days. Hills and valleys, vineyards, bridges and chateaux
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