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Dordogne walking trip
- Easy walks through the beautiful Perigord countryside
- Historical villages along the trail: Montferrand, Monpazier, Molieres, etc.
- Stay in three totally different but equally charming 3-star hotels
- Be spoiled nightly by a gourmand's dinner with fine local dishes
- Visit the Cistern Abbey of Cadouin and the Castle of Biron
- Even more beautiful during spring and autumn
From: 740 €
Tripcode: FRSW285
3 Comfort
Level 1 - EN:
Simple accommodation, often with multiple rooms like huts, cottages or guesthouses. Sometimes with bunk beds and often with shared bathrooms. All camping trips fall into this category.
Level 1 - EN:
Simple accommodation, often with multiple rooms like huts, cottages or guesthouses. Sometimes with bunk beds and often with shared bathrooms. All camping trips fall into this category.
Level 2:
Simple to good inns, small family hotels, B&Bs and agriturismo (farmsteads), generaly with private bathroom. Often chosen for their excellent location in relation to the itinerary.
Level 2:
Simple to good inns, small family hotels, B&Bs and agriturismo (farmsteads), generaly with private bathroom. Often chosen for their excellent location in relation to the itinerary.
Level 2:
Simple to good inns, small family hotels, B&Bs and agriturismo (farmsteads), generaly with private bathroom. Often chosen for their excellent location in relation to the itinerary.
Level 3:
Good hotels, inns, B&B, agriturismo (farmstead) with ensuite private bathroom, often wel located and serving good meals
Level 3:
Good hotels, inns, B&B, agriturismo (farmstead) with ensuite private bathroom, often wel located and serving good meals
Level 3:
Good hotels, inns, B&B, agriturismo (farmstead) with ensuite private bathroom, often wel located and serving good meals
Level 4:
Special hotel with excellent food, ambiance and service. Accommodations with a special touch.
Level 4:
Special hotel with excellent food, ambiance and service. Accommodations with a special touch.
Level 4:
Special hotel with excellent food, ambiance and service. Accommodations with a special touch.
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2 Difficulty
Level 1:
Walking levels:
Trips with short walks of generally three to four hours (excluding breaks) and/or optional day excursions; flat or slightly hilly terrain using well kept paths.
Cycling levels:
Easy biking in nearly flat landscape; also possible for people with little or no bicycle experience. The daily distances are approximately 30-50 km in general. Bicycles with up to 3 gears can do the job. All our adult rental bikes have at least 21 gears.
Level 1:
Walking levels:
Trips with short walks of generally three to four hours (excluding breaks) and/or optional day excursions; flat or slightly hilly terrain using well kept paths.
Cycling levels:
Easy biking in nearly flat landscape; also possible for people with little or no bicycle experience. The daily distances are approximately 30-50 km in general. Bicycles with up to 3 gears can do the job. All our adult rental bikes have at least 21 gears.
Level 2:
Walking levels:
Moderate day walks, 4-5 hours per day (excluding breaks) on hilly to mountainous areas using well kept, sometimes stony paths.
Cycling levels:
Biking on gently undulating terrain, you may encounter short climbs from time to time. The daily distances vary between 30 and 65 km. A bicycle with minimum 7 gears will do. All our rental bikes have at least 21 gears.
Level 2:
Walking levels:
Moderate day walks, 4-5 hours per day (excluding breaks) on hilly to mountainous areas using well kept, sometimes stony paths.
Cycling levels:
Biking on gently undulating terrain, you may encounter short climbs from time to time. The daily distances vary between 30 and 65 km. A bicycle with minimum 7 gears will do. All our rental bikes have at least 21 gears.
Level 2:
Walking levels:
Moderate day walks, 4-5 hours per day (excluding breaks) on hilly to mountainous areas using well kept, sometimes stony paths.
Cycling levels:
Biking on gently undulating terrain, you may encounter short climbs from time to time. The daily distances vary between 30 and 65 km. A bicycle with minimum 7 gears will do. All our rental bikes have at least 21 gears.
Level 3:
Walking levels:
Trips with strenuous day walks or trekking in mountainous areas. 5 to 7 hours walking maximum per day, sometimes carrying backpacks with stuff for one night; height differences between 500 & 1000 m. per day
Cycling levels:
Strenuous biking trips in areas where you cannot avoid steep slopes. Some bicycle experience in short trips is needed. The daily distances range from 30 up to 75 km.
Level 3:
Walking levels:
Trips with strenuous day walks or trekking in mountainous areas. 5 to 7 hours walking maximum per day, sometimes carrying backpacks with stuff for one night; height differences between 500 & 1000 m. per day
Cycling levels:
Strenuous biking trips in areas where you cannot avoid steep slopes. Some bicycle experience in short trips is needed. The daily distances range from 30 up to 75 km.
Level 3:
Walking levels:
Trips with strenuous day walks or trekking in mountainous areas. 5 to 7 hours walking maximum per day, sometimes carrying backpacks with stuff for one night; height differences between 500 & 1000 m. per day
Cycling levels:
Strenuous biking trips in areas where you cannot avoid steep slopes. Some bicycle experience in short trips is needed. The daily distances range from 30 up to 75 km.
Level 4:
Walking levels:
Trips with heavy excursions in high mountains, sometimes carrying backpacks with stuff for several nights. 6 to 8 hours maximum per day; height differences up to 1200 meters per day; only for participants with an excellent condition and without fear of heights.
Cycling levels:
Serious and strenuous biking trips in mountainous area, the slopes are longer and/or steeper than at the previous category. Requires a good physical condition, a broad cycling experience and adequate mountain climbing bicycle. The daily distances range between 30 and 80 km.
Level 4:
Walking levels:
Trips with heavy excursions in high mountains, sometimes carrying backpacks with stuff for several nights. 6 to 8 hours maximum per day; height differences up to 1200 meters per day; only for participants with an excellent condition and without fear of heights.
Cycling levels:
Serious and strenuous biking trips in mountainous area, the slopes are longer and/or steeper than at the previous category. Requires a good physical condition, a broad cycling experience and adequate mountain climbing bicycle. The daily distances range between 30 and 80 km.
Level 4:
Walking levels:
Trips with heavy excursions in high mountains, sometimes carrying backpacks with stuff for several nights. 6 to 8 hours maximum per day; height differences up to 1200 meters per day; only for participants with an excellent condition and without fear of heights.
Cycling levels:
Serious and strenuous biking trips in mountainous area, the slopes are longer and/or steeper than at the previous category. Requires a good physical condition, a broad cycling experience and adequate mountain climbing bicycle. The daily distances range between 30 and 80 km.
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Duration: 7 days
Details
Walking and Gastronomy in the Dordogne
An excellent gastronomical walking trip from the banks of the charming and meandering Dordogne River up to the higher wooded grounds of the Périgord plateau. Follow hidden footpaths right through the picturesque French countryside. Arrive on foot at the historic & honey-coloured village of Montferrand, the Cistern Abbey of Cadouin and imposing Biron Castle. End your trip in Monpazier, a jewel of a 'bastide' included on the well-known list of 'the most beautiful villages of France'. And along the way, enjoy comfortable overnights and delicious dining in three attractive, small family-run hotels which we have hand-picked for you for this trip.
Itinerary
Expand itinerary Collapse itineraryDay 1: Arrival in Badefols-sur-Dordogne
On your arrival you'll be welcomed to a small and charming hotel, right on the banks of the Dordogne. After checking in, you may wish to sit in the hotel's garden and enjoy the sunset over the river . This evening, it will be difficult to choose among all the delicious courses on the excellent menu.
Villages along the way: Badefols-sur-Dordogne
Day 2: Circular walk from Badefols-sur-Dordogne
A lovely circular walk right from the hotel's front door. Start along the high and wooded south bank, toward the village of Calès. Then follow the varied terrain of the so-called 'Boucle de Calès', along the 'haute' and 'basse rives' of the Dordogne. Enjoy lovely vistas over the river, with its steep banks. Lie down in the grass for a picnic right on the waterfront. Back home at the hotel, there'll be time to relax in the garden or play some tennis. And in the evening, before another gorgeous dinner, as an aperitif, a glass of crisp, local Monbazillac wine.
Challenge: 16 km
Villages along the way: Badefols-sur Dordogne, Calès
Day 3: From Badefols-sur-Dordogne to Le Salvetat
Relaxing walk from Badefols-sur-Dordogne to the hamlet of Le Salvetat. First stroll through the truly beautiful deciduous forests full of oaks, chestnuts, and beech trees, where absolute quiet reigns. In springtime, wild flowers abound, including several species of orchids. In autumn you'll find a palette of unlikely yellow, red and golden colours and you'll have a wide range of wild fruits to choose from (blackberries, raspberries, hazelnuts and chestnuts) . Halfway through the route, you come to the 'bastide' of Molieres, just in time for a lunch stop. At the end of the day, the restored farm and presbytery of Salvetat awaits, with its lush garden, swimming pool and a very good restaurant.
Challenge: 16 km
Villages along the way: Badefols-sur-Dordogne, Molieres, Le Salvetat
Day 4: Circular walk from Le Salvetat
Optional rest day or do an easy stroll to the pretty village of Cadouin, where you can visit the imposing Cistercian Abbey, dating from the 12th century. This walk can also be extended with a route through the nearby awoodlands. When you return to the hotel, enjoy a drink on the shady terrace or a refreshing plunge in the swimming pool. Tonight you will, once again, be spoilt with a fine dinner.
Challenge: 6 or 11 km
Villages along the way: Cadouin
Day 5: From Le Salvetat to Monpazier
Today's walk is somewhat longer, but may be shortened by including an additional transfer. A beautiful and varied route along narrow trails through undulating wheat fields, monumental farmhouses, and woodlands full of roe deer and wild boar. Stop off in the picturesque, honey-coloured village of Montferrand-du-Périgord, then carry on to the small 'bastide' town of Monpazier, dating from the 13th century and one of 'Les plus beaux villages de France'. The main square is a small gem of Medieval architecture amidst the lively town centre. Your hotel is a small castle built in the late 19th century.
Challenge: 20 km
Villages along the way: Montferrand-du-Périgord, Monpazier
Day 6: Circular walk from Monpazier
On your last day of walking, this is what might be the most beautiful route of the program: a splendid walking tour to Château Biron and an optional visit to this imposing Medieval castle. We can stop for lunch at the “auberge”. Along the way, you'll enjoy a true painter’s palette of quintessential Perigord landscapes. Weather permitting, an "au revior, Périgord" farewell dinner will be served in the hotel garden.
Challenge: 13km or 18km
Villages along the way: Monpazier, Biron
Day 7: Departure from Monpazier
After a typical French breakfast your trip comes to an end.
Practical info
Included
- All overnights
- All breakfasts
- A 4-course dinner every night
- Luggage transport
- S-cape route description & maps
Optional services:
- Transfer to the first accommodation (for those travelling by car). Transfer to the railwaystation of Belves (for those travelling by train) - 70 euro
- Transfer from and back to airport Bergerac - 125 euro
Getting there and back:
If you are arriving at one of the international airports or railway stations of France, you can then travel by train to Belves. You will be picked (70 euros one way). The nearest airport to your starting point (Badefols-sur-Dordogne) is Bergerac.
Reviews
Start: Badefols-sur-Dordogne
Finish: Monpazier
Dates & prices
Trip availability: From 1th April to 22th October
| Dates of the trip | Price |
|---|---|
| in double room: | 740 €/person |
| in single room: | 965 €/person |
| solo traveller: | 1045 €/person |
| Dates of the trip | Price |
|---|---|
| in double room: | 765 €/person |
| in single room: | 995 €/person |
| solo traveller: | 1075 €/person |
| Dates of the trip | Price |
|---|---|
| in double room: | 825 €/person |
| in single room: | 1080 €/person |
| solo traveller: | 1150 €/person |
| Dates of the trip | Price |
|---|---|
| in double room: | 765 €/person |
| in single room: | 995 €/person |
| solo traveller: | 1075 €/person |
| Dates of the trip | Price |
|---|---|
| in double room: | 740 €/person |
| in single room: | 965 €/person |
| solo traveller: | 1045 €/person |