Dordogne: castles, caves and villages of the Périgord Noir

Name: Dordogne: castles, caves and villages of the Périgord Noir
Brand: Intura Travel
SKU: intura-intura-D1104
Price: 1568 USD
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Overview

Trip type

Self-Guided / Independent Tour

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Full schedule

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

What's this trip about?

Beginning in Sarlat, a town of art & history, you embark on the discovery of the Périogord Noir with our easy walks that lead you through the most iconic of villages: Domme, La Roque Gageac, Les Eyzies, Saint Léon sur Vézère & Montignac-Lascaux. Explore the Dordogne & the Vézère valleys, home to a rich history and heritage, and a unique South-Western terroir. You will walk between 2 to 4 hours a day through picture-postcard scenery of rivers, forests, caves and fairytale castles. Stroll through the squares of the villages listed among the most beautiful in France and taste the specialities of the region: foie gras, confits, truffles and mushrooms. In the Périgord Noir, you can "disconnect", recharge your batteries and travel back in time. A self-guided walking holiday in France full of pleasure and discovery in an exceptional natural setting.

Details

Itinerary focusActive and Outdoor Sports

Group sizeIntimate group - max of 10 people

Age rangeNo age restrictions

Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included

Start CitySarlat

End CityMontignac

Travel Themes

Cultural
Hiking & Walking
Nature & Wildlife
Photography

Destinations

Europe
France

Activities

Culture
History
Nature
Photography
Self-Guided & Independent

Trip includes

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

Day 1 - Arrival in Sarlat: a village of art & history

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 ...

Day 2 - Walking in the Beune Valley & Commarque Castle

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...

Day 3 - Hiking through the most beautiful villages of the Dordogne Valley

2 walk options:

- 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...

Day 4 - The Château des Milandes & The Château de Castelnaud

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...

Day 5 - In the valley of man

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...

Day 6 - Hiking in the valley of the Gorges d'Enfer

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...

Day 7 - In the Vézère valley

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 ...

Day 8 - The famous Lascaux cave

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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Dates & Availability

Price From $1,568

Price per day$196

Last Updated: 4/26/2024

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What's excluded

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
Items of a personal nature
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SINGLE supplement

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,Standard / Comfort Client can choose on our website SIMPLE / COMFORT / CHARMING / SUPERIOR accommodation

Transportation & Flights

Access SARLAT -From Paris: High speed Paris/Bordeaux and then Bordeaux/Sarlat Direct train also from Paris / Sarlat -From Bordeaux airport: train Bordeaux / Sarlat See on our info page: https://www.intura-travel.com/en/france/dordogne/walking/self-guided/walking-in-the-dordogne-castles-caves-and-villages-of-the-perigord-noir/formalities,

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Meals Included

7 Breakfast

Age Requirements

No age restrictions

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The variation in the scenery from La Brigue to Menton was spectacular

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The scenery is spectacular and the walk had its challenges with many ascents & descents

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