Trails in Dordogne

The Dordogne is one of the largest French departments in terms of area, ranking third in France 🇫🇷 behind the Gironde and the Landes. The Southwest clearly loves wide open spaces! Lucky for us, we do too! No wonder 7,000 kilometers of marked trails cross the department... Walker and runner, nature lover, the Dordogne seems to have been made for you. To start, let's head to the banks of the Isle, a tributary of the Dordogne that crosses Périgueux, the prefecture of the 24. Just mentioning its name makes you salivate: we're talking about a place known for duck breast and foie gras. Not to mention that Monbazillac, its castle and vineyards 🍇, are not far... Maybe we should have finished there rather than starting the tour 😅... But let's commit! You'll enjoy the mild climate of the region and the beauty of the streets in this city of art and history. Another very nice city in Dordogne, Bergerac. Known, of course, for its wine 🍷... Cyrano de Bergerac is a character who is a lover of life and an epicurean, we wonder why. The area is full of medieval villages, including Beynac-et-Cazenac and its castle overlooking the Dordogne river valley, and Brantôme, Monpazier... Magnificent 😍. A bit of nature? If you head toward the Causses du Quercy Regional and Geopark, located in the Lot, you'll come across the famous site of the Lascaux caves. The Vézère Valley is rich with historical and prehistoric treasures to discover. The gentle hills of the Dordogne Valley await you too. Perhaps with a family canoeing session 🛶? With 600 km of rivers spread across its territory, the Dordogne is also known for its water activities, similar to the Ardèche. North of Périgueux, the Périgord-Limousin Regional Natural Park offers a variety of terrains for your runs: forests, wetlands, heaths...

Let's take a few minutes to look at the trail calendar in Dordogne. The Périgord Forts Marathon Trail is a great opportunity to run a beautiful race with friends, especially since the organizers even thought to offer several formats for relay races. Shall we share? The course takes you for a forest tour, enhanced with castles and cliffs... The Vineyards Loop of Lamonzie-Saint-Martin is aptly named and offers runners all the wine heritage 🍷 of the region around Lamonzie-Saint-Martin, near Bergerac. Walkers can join the runners on the Pécharmant Trail. It starts at the Roc de Creysse Castle before getting lost in the countryside. A night race is even planned for enthusiasts. We love it 🌙 🔦! The Mouflons Trail will give you the chance to discover the beautiful setting of the Gorges de l'Auvezère, located near the Corrèze. Several formats of discovery trails and short trails will be offered, so you can find the right fit 👟 for you... before having a blast 😀.

Go live your Cyrano life