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Dordogne Périgord with Charm

WALKING AND GOOD FOOD.

The area around Sarlat, formed like a half-moon, is called „Périgord Noir“. Here you find dark oak- and pine forests, flocks of quacking geese and round stone-huts. Follow the Dordogne through the Périgord past beautiful castles, medieval towns and many witnesses of the stone-age. The Périgord is famous for the heritage, mild climate and delicate cuisine, belonging to the best of france. The culinary treats form a big part of the “Art de Vivre” in the Périgord. Foie gras, truffles, confit and cassoulet made perfect by a glass of Bergera. Do you already feel your mouth watering?

Details of the hiking holiday in the Dordogne-Périgord with Charm

Explore the multifaceted region of Dordogne-Périgord in France at your own pace. The routes are a wonderful experience, especially for active connoisseurs and culture fans. From picturesque villages, historic castles and cultural highlights to wall paintings from prehistoric times – this and much more awaits you on our hiking holiday with Charm. In six stages you hike from Sarlat to Domme, onwards to the municipalily of Les Eyzies and finally to Montignac. The selected hotels and accommodations in the Charm-category are particularly attractive. After being active during the day, you can look forward to wonderful moments of relaxation in your comfortable accommodation in the evening.

Highlights of the hiking tour Dordogne Périgord with Charm

  • A stroll and enjoyment in Domme: The small community of Domme is known as one of the most beautiful villages in France. A relaxed stroll through the city is just the right thing to visit the small handicraft shops and shops with regional specialities.
  • In the footsteps of prehistory: On the fifth day and the final day of this hiking holiday special evidences of prehistory await you. In the Vézère valley there are wall paintings and cave dwellings dating back to prehistoric times. The Lascaux caves are home to the oldest paintings in history – very impressive!
  • Pure enjoyment in France: French cuisine, in particular the wonderful specialities of the Dordogne-Périgord region, offer a harmonious composition of cheese, truffles, fruit and excellent wines for an outdoor picnic.

Worth knowing about the walking tour Dordogne Périgord with Charm

Our hiking holiday with Charm is assigned our level of hiking “Walking”. With a good basic fitness level, this hiking holiday becomes a relaxing active adventure in France. Particularly convenient: the longer stages are flexible and can also be shortened with a transfer if desired, and there are shorter routes available for some stages.

Active holidays with Charm

On our ‘Hiking Tours with Charm’ you can enjoy the full service of our individual active holidays while staying in very special accommodation with that extra something in the best location. That means you can look forward to luxury furnishings and decor in the local style, as well as cuisine at the highest level. Many of our hotels with charm also offer large pools and a wellness area where you can relax after a lovely day of hiking.

Walking
Walking
  • 8 Days / 7 Nights
  • Self-guided Tour
  • Minimum number of participants: 2 people
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Itinerary

Sarlat, officially named "Sarlat-La-Canéda", is an idyllic small town in „Périgord Noir“. The well maintained old town with houses from the 15th and 16th century as well the honey and ochre coloured walls emanate a special atmosphere. Walk through the old town to the numerous points of interest.Feel the best city flair of cool, shady alleys and inner courtyards.

approx. 3 hours
7 km
10 m
10 m

At first you walk through the forest to the Dordogne, follow the river bank to Monlord. Continue to Domme, where you will stay overnight. The well maintained Bastide occupies a spectacular situation on a rocky outcrop over the Dordogne. Enjoy a stroll through the village with small shops, offering arts and crafts as well as local specialities.

approx. 5 hours
18 km
330 m
370 m

The highlights of today are the splendid castles of Castelnaud and Millandes, which you should not miss to visit. Afterwards you follow the idyllic river walk to Beynac, where you have a transfer to your hotel in Les Eyzies.

approx. 3 hours
13 km
150 m
280 m

The today circular walk leads to La Madeleine. Walk through the valley of Dordogne into the valley of the river Vézère, likewise characteristic for the Périgord. Here you find pre-historic wall paintings, caves and other sanctuaries that witness the existence of pre-historic men. Visit the castle Tayac in Les Eyzies, exhibiting a Neandertal. Alternatively, you can choose the shorter circular walk around river Beaune.

approx. 3.5 hours
16 km
310 m
300 m

In the morning short transfer to village Lespinasse. Afterwards follow river Vezère up-river, crossing it several times and walk through many small villages – pure Dordogne. How about a picnic with baguette, wine and cheese for substance? This night you will stay in the lovely village Montignac.

approx. 4.5 hours
19 km
460 m
380 m

Today you walk to the caves of Lascaux, part of UNESCO Heritage with the oldest paintings of mankind. Visit the reproductions in a mock-up of the caves. In the afternoon, possibility of canoeing on the Vézère to Saint-Léon-sur-Vézère, a charming village with cosy cafés by the water.

approx. 2.5 hours
9 km
200 m
200 m

Characteristics of the route

Walking tour through varied scenery. You walk in a region of pleasure with many points of interest. Good basic fitness level for longer walking distances required, tours can be cut short via transfers. Sometimes shorter variants are available.

Prices and events

All data for 2023 at a glance
Place of arrival: Sarlat-la-Canéda
  Season 1
01.03.2023 - 30.06.2023
01.09.2023 - 31.10.2023

Arrival daily
Season 2
01.07.2023 - 31.08.2023

Arrival daily
Dordogne Périgord, 8 days, charm, FR-DDWSM-08D
Base price
1,139.00
1,229.00
Surcharge single traveler 145.00 145.00
Surcharge single room 379.00 379.00

You spend the night in specially selected hotels with special "extras" and can enjoy all the facilities of the charming accommodations (see "Accommodation").

Season 1
Mar 1, 2023 - Jun 30, 2023
Sep 1, 2023 - Oct 31, 2023
Arrival daily
Season 2
Jul 1, 2023 - Aug 31, 2023
Arrival daily
Dordogne Périgord, 8 days, charm, FR-DDWSM-08D
Base price
Surcharge single traveler
Surcharge single room
1,139.00
145.00
379.00
1,229.00
145.00
379.00

You spend the night in specially selected hotels with special "extras" and can enjoy all the facilities of the charming accommodations (see "Accommodation").

Season 1
Mar 1, 2023 - Jun 30, 2023
Sep 1, 2023 - Oct 31, 2023
Season 2
Jul 1, 2023 - Aug 31, 2023
Sarlat-la-Canéda
Double room p.P.
Surcharge single room
Les Eyzies
Double room p.P.
Surcharge single room
Montignac
Double room p.P.
Surcharge single room
85.00
59.00
69.00
59.00
89.00
75.00
85.00
59.00
69.00
59.00
89.00
75.00
Additional nights
Place of arrival: Sarlat-la-Canéda
  Season 1
Mar 1, 2023 - Jun 30, 2023
Sep 1, 2023 - Oct 31, 2023

Arrival daily
Season 2
Jul 1, 2023 - Aug 31, 2023

Arrival daily
Sarlat-la-Canéda
Double room p.P. 85.00 85.00
Surcharge single room 59.00 59.00
Les Eyzies
Double room p.P. 69.00 69.00
Surcharge single room 59.00 59.00
Montignac
Double room p.P. 89.00 89.00
Surcharge single room 75.00 75.00
Prices per person in EUR

Services and infos

Services

Included:

  • Accommodation as already mentioned
  • Breakfast
  • 4 evening meals (1x Sarlat, 1x Domme, 1x Les Eyzies, 1x Montignac)
  • Luggage transfer (1 piece of luggage per person)
  • Transfer on 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 6th day (upon request, to shorten the walking distance)
  • Carefully elaborated route description
  • Detailed travel documents 1x per room (German, English)
  • GPS-data available
  • Service hotline

Optional extras:

  • For departure we recommend taking the taxi from Montignac to Brive (train station) or to Sarlat, cost approx. EUR 90 per fare (Sunday/holiday approx. EUR 120). Reservation required on arrival at the hotel in Montignac, payable on-site.
Infos

Arrival / Parking / Departure:

  • By train via Paris to Sarlat in approx. 6 hours (1x change of trains)
  • Airport Bordeaux und further by train to Sarlat, approx. 3 hours, or airport Bergerac and further by train to Sarlat, approx. 2.5 hours (www.ter.sncf.com/aquitaine).
  • Parking: public parking place close to the hotel, approx. EUR 5 per day. No reservation possible, payable on-site.

Things to note:

  • Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price
  • Further important information according to the package travel law can be found here!

Accommodation

Contact & booking
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Tanja Haring, Travel specialist
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Ratings

4.6 of 5 Stars (5 Ratings)
5 stars
Vera S. DE | 05.10.2022
Romantische Tour
Wir sind begeistert von der Tour, gemütliche Wanderungen, wunderbare Hotels und köstliche Mahlzeiten
Tanja Haring
Tanja Haring answered:
Herzlichen Dank für Ihre positive Rückmeldung, es freut uns sehr, wenn Sie eine schöne Auszeit hatten. Wir hoffen, schon bald wieder eine Wanderreise für Sie organisieren zu dürfen.
4 stars
Liz Brunner DE | 09.10.2019
Wandern mit Charme - einwandfrei
Unsere erste Charme-Wanderreise. Wir übernachteten in netten, charmanten, typisch französischen Hotels, wo wir überall unvergessliche Aufenthalte hatten. Die Übernachtung im Hotel L'Esplanade in Domme war ein absolutes Highlight! Die Organisation verlief einwandfrei und unsere Koffer wurden immer pünktlich geliefert. Manchmal ist der Wegbeschreibung anzukennen, dass diese übersetzt wurde. Aber die Wege haben wir immer gefunden. Fazit unseres Urlaubs: Großartig!
Tanja Haring
Tanja Haring answered:
Vielen Dank für Ihr ausführliches Reisefeedback! Das freut uns zu lesen, dass Sie einen schönen Wanderurlaub hatten und die Zeit genießen konnten! Danke auch für Ihren Hinweis zur Beschreibung. Wir werden diese nochmals genauestens überprüfen, um unsere Reiseunterlagen noch weiter zu verbessern! Wir freuen uns auf Ihre nächste Buchung!
5 stars
Hans-Günther Geißler DE | 22.05.2017
Wandern in der Dordogne Périgord
Es war eine sehr schöne Wanderreise mit vielen Eindrücken. Alle Hotels waren sehr gut gelegen, immer mitten im Geschehen. Fast alle Unterkünfte waren in älteren Gebäuden, was einen gewissen Charme den Hotels und auch den Zimmern verlieh. Landschaft und Essen sind ein Genuss. Leider sind viele Wanderabschnitte asphaltierte Straßen, die aber meist wenig befahren sind.
Tanja Haring
Tanja Haring answered:
Lieber Herr Geißler, besten Dank für Ihr nettes Reisefeedback! Wir versuchen bei der Auswahl der Wanderwege immer auf möglichst schöne und unberührte Wege zu achten und überall wo möglich, die vorhandenen Wanderwege zu nützen. Sollte dies einmal nicht möglich sein, wird auf gemütlichen und ganz wenig befahrenen Nebenstraßen gewandert. Wir freuen uns, dass Sie mit Ihrer Dordogne Reise zufrieden waren!
5 stars
Dr. Thomas Haug DE | 10.05.2017
Dordogne
Die Wandertour ist sehr zu empfehlen mit vielen Höhepunkten. Teilweise war die Wanderbeschreibung etwas unpräzise. Wichtige Abbiegungen waren nicht immer eindeutig beschrieben. Da halfen dann die GPS-Daten, so dass wir uns nie verlaufen haben. Alle Taxitransfers waren sehr pünktlich und die Fahrer hilfsbereit und sehr freundlich. Die Hotelauswahl war angemessen.
Tanja Haring
Tanja Haring answered:
Sehr geehrter Herr Dr. Haug, vielen Dank für Ihr schönes Reisefeedback! Wir freuen uns, dass Sie spannende Wandertage in der Dordogne Region verbracht haben - vielen Dank für Ihren Hinweis bzgl. den Etappenbeschreibungen, wir werden diese prüfen und weiter verbessern!
4 stars
Hans Walenta AT | 01.06.2016
Wanderreise Dordogne
Sehr schönes Wandererlebnis mit guten Routen und akzeptablen, sehr gut ausgewählten Quartieren, die einen unverfälschten Eindruck des dortigen Lebensgefühls vermitteln.
Tanja Haring
Tanja Haring answered:
Sehr geehrter Herr Walenta - vielen Dank für Ihr Reisefeedback! Bei dieser Wanderung nächtigen Sie in speziell ausgewählten, besonderen Unterkünften mit französischem Charme. Schön, dass Ihnen unsere Dordogne Reise gefallen hat!

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