Walks and hikes around La Dordogne Verte campsite in Saint-Aulaye
Nature walks
FROM THE CAMPSITE
Set off on an adventure and discover the area around Saint-Aulaye on foot!
From the magnificent Double forest to the various trails and tracks in the surrounding villages, there are many paths and loops to discover around La Dordogne Verte campsite.
A SELECTION OF THE FINEST
LOOPS IN THE GREEN PÉRIGORD
Loops not to be missed in Périgord Vert
Echourgnac loop (10.7 km): Discover the ponds of the Double, the Cistercian Abbey of Notre-Dame de Bonne Espérance, and taste the local cheese: La Trappe.
Boucle des étangs de Rioux Martin (10.8 km): A country hike that starts in a village with a remarkable church, then follows a stream around a large pond, then a wooded section.
Boucle de Vanxains (13.8 km): Leaving from the village of Vanxain, with small roads and forest tracks, ideal for a family outing.
SIGNPOSTED TRAILS FOR
EXPLORING LOCAL TREASURES
Discovery and exploration trails near La dordogne Verte campsite
Two trails leave from Saint-Aigulin (11.5 km and 14.2 km) to help you discover the European pond turtle and its habitat. The trails are marked by numerous educational panels.
A trail starting in Saint-Aigulin (4.4 km) runs alongside the Dronne River and introduces you to the European mink, an emblematic and endangered animal in the local area.
The tour of the blue lakes at Guizengeard (3 km) is a lovely walk, with ponds in 50 shades of blue. Perfect for a walk with the young ones.
You can obtain a topographical guide from the Pays de Saint-Aulaye tourist office, and you can also consult and download the GPS routes on the following websites:
