Dordogne: castles, caves and villages of the Périgord Noir
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Highlights
- A joyful mix of walks, relaxation & heritage
- Discovery of gardens, castles, troglodyte villages and prehistoric caves
- Longer walk options on days 3, 4, 5 & 7
- A cultural break in the most beautiful villages
- Visit of the Château de Commarque included
- Les Eyzies, the prehistoric capital
- The famous market in Sarlat
- Swimming in the rivers and optional kayaking
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- 7 nights double occupancy with private facilities
- 7 breakfasts
- Day 2: visit of the Château de Commarque
- Transfers:
- Day 2: transfer to Marquay, the start of your walk, and return to Sarlat at the end of the walk
- Day 3: transfer to La Roque Gageac
- Day 4: transfer to the Château des Milandes
- Day 5: transfer to Le Bugue
- Day 7: transfer to St Léon sur Vézère
- Luggage transfer throughout the trip
- Our Road Book with detailed walking itineraries, including highlighted maps
- GPS files
- 24/7 phone assistance
Itinerary
Your trip begins in Sarlat-la-Canéda, capital of the Périgord Noir region with its pretty cobbled streets, picturesque squares and numerous architectural treasures. Night in Sarlat
We recommend: Starting your trip on a Friday or Saturday to enjoy the market in ...
Marquay > Château Commarque > Marquay 3h15 -12km / 7.4 miles - Ascent: 330m / Descent: 330m Transfer to Marquay (15mn). Your loop walk begins in Marquay: a Perigordian village full of charm with its typical houses and their lauze roofs and its fortified church f...
- Shorter option: La Roque Gageac > Vitrac > Domme 2h30 - 11km / 6.8 miles - Ascent: 390m / Descent:280m - Longer option: Beynac > Vitrac > Domme 5h - 18km / 11 miles - Ascent: 650m / Descent: 500m Transfer to Beynac or La Roque Gageac, both troglodyte vil...
2 walk options: - Shorter option : Chateau des Milandes > Château de Castelnaud > Domme 3h20 - 13km / 8 miles - Ascent: 430m / Descent: 390m - Longer walk : Allas les Mines > Château des Milandes > Château de Castelnaud > Domme 5h30 - 20km / 12.4 mile...
2 walk options: - Shorter option : Le Bugue > Les Eyzies 3h45 - 13,5km / 8.1 miles - Ascent: 190m / Descent: 180m - Longer option : Limueil > Le Bugue > Les Eyzies 6h15 - 23km / 14.3 miles - Ascent: 440m / Descent: 430m From either Limueil or Le Bugue, nestle...
Les Eyzies > St Cirq > Les Eyzies 3h15 - 12 km / 7.4 miles - Ascent: 200m / Descent: 200m Today, you enjoy a pretty loop walk and a beautiful discovery of the prehistoric remains around Les Eyzies de Tayac. You walk in the footsteps of Cro-Magnon man and enjoy t...
2 walk options: - Shorter option : St Leon > Montignac 3h15 - 14 km / 8 miles - Ascent: 300m / Descent: 290m - Longer option : Peyzac Le Moustier > Saint Leon sur Vézère > Montignac 5h - 20km / 12.4 miles - Ascent: 510m / Descent: 510m Transfer to Peyzac Le ...
Montignac > Lascaux > Montignac
2h - 7 km / 4.3 miles - Ascent: 150 / Descent: 150m A short loop walk allows you to walk in the footsteps of our ancestors and visit the LASCAUX IV cave (not included, visit to be booked in advance): a complete and original...
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The variation in the scenery from La Brigue to Menton was spectacular
The variation in the scenery from La Brigue to Menton was spectacular, especially as we took it day by day and could see the gradual difference as we descended throu...
We really enjoy the variation and quality of the scenery and options en route.
We really enjoy the variation and quality of the scenery and options en route. We really enjoy your trips through the small towns and villages. For us this is better...
Spectacular scenery
Spectacular scenery. That last walk up to Castellar and back down was grueling. I'm wondering if it isn't more than a 'moderate hike' for the climbing up and down. P...
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- All lunches & dinners not noted/included in your itinerary
- Parking
- Day 3: 50-minute boat cruise on the Dordogne
- Day 7: visit of the Lascaux IV caves
- Entrance fees for all sites & castles not noted/included in your itinerary
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