Walking Holiday – Dordogne

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Walking Holiday - Dordogne

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Highlights

Hike at your own pace (Self-guided), stopping when you see something truly remarkable or if you simply want to rest and recharge.

A detailed Road Book allows you to travel freely with all the information you need for your trip! It boasts colour maps, highlighted routes, touristic information, orientation points to reach hotels, and easy to follow step by step directions!

The Black Perigord overlooks the valleys of the Vezere and the Dordogne

Indulge from the “foie gras” to the duck specialties, or the meals with truffles to the Bergerac wine

Stop to admire the Chateau de Montfort sitting literally on a rocky ledge overhanging the cliffs and river!

Les Eyzies: National Museum of Pre-history, the Grotto of Font de Gaume, and smaller pre history sites

Duration

3 days

Min Age

12+

Pickup

Airport

There are four different geographic Perigord designations : the White Perigord, the Purple Perigord, the Green Perigord and the Black Perigord. This walking tour will take you in the Black Perigord. The Black Perigord overlooks the valleys of the Vezere and the Dordogne. This limestone plateau, delimited to the West by the valley of the Vezere and to the South, by the valley of the Dordogne, is covered by forests of chestnut trees, pines and Holm oaks, which give it a dark colour and its name “Black Perigord”.

This is the world capital of pre-history with opportunities to visit some of the famous grottos, a country of hundreds of chateaux and top destination of French gastronomy, also known as the country of the “Good, Rich, and Unforgettable meals” ! Of course, the excellent and welcoming accommodations on this trip will provide a real taste of the region, and give you the comfort a day of walking deserves! From the “foie gras” to the duck specialties, or the meals with truffles, to the Bergerac wine ; the “Produits du Terroir” are the part of the Perigord culture.

Included/Excluded

2 nights in Sarlat at B&B la Villa des Consuls
Daily Breakfast
Detailed Road Book including maps
All transfers of luggage between your hotels
Comprehensive trip literature

Domestic airfares and taxes, unless otherwise specified in our holiday package Visa expenses, processing and issuance fees

Tour Plan

Day 01 Bergerac

Distance : 17 Km
Elevation : 313 Metres

After breakfast, you have a 9:30am transfer to Lalinde, a nearby village that was once a fortified site. The hike from there is a quiet, scenic walk along the canal to discover the beautiful landscapes of the Perigord and views over the Dordogne River. Walk on the GR6 to Tremolat.

Overnight in Tremolat at Hotel Le Vieux Logis

Day 02 Tremolat

Distance : 19.5 Km
Elevation : 383 Metres

Today, you follow the GR6 that will lead you to Limeuil, one of the most beautiful villages of France with its 12th century church. Your final destination is Le Bugue.

To visit today : Limeuil ; Porte Romane and an 18th century house in Le Bugue.

Overnight in Le Bugue at the B&B Maison Olea

Day 03 Eyzies

Distance : 12 Km
Elevation : 275 Metres

After breakfast, today's itinerary will take you to the Capital of pre-history : Les Eyzies! A quiet walk in the countryside along La Vezere river, where you will have the opportunity to enjoy the scenery, before reaching Les Eyzies. Les Eyzies has many sites worth a lot of your time including the National Museum of Prehistory, the Grotto of Font de Gaume, and smaller pre history sites.

Overnight in Les Eyzies de Tayac at Hostellerie du Passeur.

Day 04 Eyzies

Distance : 7 Km
Elevation : 144 Metres

Today you can either take the day off to relax or do a loop tour around Les Eyzies.

If you choose to walk, the itinerary will take you to the Gorge d'Enfer, located north of Les Eyzies. On this hike, you'll discover the many prehistorical sites of the area, such as the Caves of Grand Roc, L'abri du Poisson and many more. This is a very scenic walk through the forest where you will have several viewpoints over the Vezere river. Return to Les Eyzies.

Day 05 Gageac

Distance : 12 Km
Elevation : 333 Metres

After breakfast, you have a nice loop tour to Beynac.

You will have a taxi transfer at 9:30am to the start of your hike. (On Saturdays, the taxi will pick you up at the Pasteur Taxi Station - 5-10min walk from your accommodation.) Your hike starts from La Roque Gageac, where you can take some time to visit the troglodyte sites. The route then continues to the village of Vitrac and through the Cingle de Montfort.

To visit today : the medieval village of La Roque Gageac, named one of France's most beautiful villages, French garden in La Roque Gageac (Chateau de Marqueyssac), and the Château de Beynac.