Walk over the hills and through forests from castle to castle, through the centuries back to Prehistoric times. Each site has its own history, myths and mysteries...
Périgueux
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Walk over the hills and through forests from castle to castle, through the centuries back to Prehistoric times. Each site has its own history, myths and mysteries...
| Department | Dordogne |
|---|---|
| Departure municipality | Antonne-et-Trigonant |
| Outing type | Hike |
| Difficulty | Intermediate |
| Duration | 5:00 |
| Recommended period | from january to december |
| Environment | Countryside |
| Kilometres | 13 km |
| Altitude upon departure | 100m |
| Change in altitude | 100m |
Depart: Antonne-et-Trigonant (45,213 N; 0,834 E). Make your way to Bories Castle (1 km / RN21 towards Limoges). This castle alone is worth a visit.
Cross the RN 21 and follow the GR 36. Cross the forest road (2 km) and continue to Croix du Rat along the forest trail (2 km). Turn left towards Caussade Castle (1 km). Return along the same route for 300 m and leave it behind, continuing on the right towards Lanmary Castle (1.5 km), after crossing the forest road.
Cross the clearing heading eastwards, behind the castle, to join the path past the former entrance (in ruins) to the park (300 m). At the sheepfold, take the path on the right and continue to the signposted footpath (500 m). Follow it towards Sibaudie. Cross the D 69 (1 km); follow it on the right (200 m); at the forest gate follow the Layon which climbs towards the throne of the Roi des Chauzes (200 m). Follow the footpath on the left to the Cluzeau (300 m).
Return to Bories Castle; behind the Roi des Chauzes, follow the path that descends to the quarry; cross the D 69; continue along the path on the edge of the forest; after 500 m, turn left, cross the coppice; turn right on to the road (500 m). This road lead to the RN 21 and to Bories Castle.
