Walking in the Dordogne : 35 walking routes in the Dordogne - Bergerac, Lalinde, Sarlat and Souillac

Rolling limestone valleys, dramatic river gorges, medieval bastide towns, Renaissance châteaux, and some of Europe's most significant prehistoric cave art combine to create a walking landscape as rich in history and culture as it is in natural beauty.

This comprehensive guidebook covers 35 graded day walks across the Dordogne, ranging from 6 to 19km (4 to 12 miles) and taking between 2 and 6 hours to complete. Suited to all abilities and free of steep ascents or descents, the walks span four distinct areas: Bergerac and the Périgord Pourpre, Lalinde, Sarlat and the Périgord Noir, and the Lot valley around Souillac. Each route is paired with 1:50,000 mapping and downloadable GPX files, along with practical access information and waymarking notes to help you plan with confidence.

Medieval châteaux, bastide towns and prehistoric cave art feature throughout these walks, including the UNESCO-listed Vézère valley near Les Eyzies, the châteaux of Bridoire, Biron and Milandes, and the bastide towns of Monpazier and Domme. The Lot valley around Souillac delivers some of the most dramatic walking in the guidebook, with routes to Rocamadour, the Gouffre de Padirac and the causses and gorges of Quercy. The guidebook also includes notes on local history, plants, wildlife and food and drink throughout, alongside a French-English glossary and comprehensive accommodation guidance for the region.