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Dordogne Uncovered - 10 Days
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Dordogne Uncovered - 10 Days

10 Days
Moderate

Dordogne Uncovered - 10 Days

from £1,850 / person

Overview

The Dordogne region is renowned for its cobbled streets, handsome squares, architectural treasures and magnificent castles, including Chateaux de Commarque, Beynac and Milandes, which straddle the banks of the Dordogne River. The route passes through the iconic villages of Beynac, La Roque Gageac and the magnificent bastide village of Domme.

This walk continues into the Vézère valley, where the chateaux give way to prehistoric caves and UNESCO-listed sites, including the Lascaux IV caves, home to some of the oldest paintings in human history.

Highlights

  • The famous Lascaux Valley and experience the highlights of the Perigord Noir
  • Stunning chateaux including Des Milandes (Josephine Bakers' home)
  • Explore the towns of Montignac, Saint Leon, Le Moustier, Beynac, La Roque Gageac, Les Eyzies, Vitrac and Castelnaud
  • Visit the hilltop village of the Domme
  • Walk in the steps of Cro-magnon man on the way to Gorge d'Enfer valley and the Vézère River
  • The valley of the Dordogne river also produces some of the world's most prestigious wines; enjoy!

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What's Included

Accommodation

Guest House (7 nights), 3-star Hotel (2 nights)

Transfers

  • Luggage Transfers
  • Private Vehicle Transfers

Meals

9 breakfasts

Guidance & Support

  • Itinerary & Walk Notes
  • Walking App for Navigation
  • 24/7 on-trip support

How We Rate This Walk

3

Stroll Walking Grade

Moderate

Rated by our team — we walk every route before we recommend it.

Expect some hills and longer walking days. A reasonable level of fitness will help you enjoy the experience.

View Fitness Guide

8

Days on the trail

7-24 km

Average per walking day

147-622 m

Gain per day

2/10

Trail difficulty

Where You'll Stay

This tour puts you in three-star properties that range from elegant guesthouses and charming hotels to 19th century family homes, each one telling you something about the region you are walking through. All are well equipped to make your stay comfortable at the end of a day on the trail.

If you would prefer a four-star experience, an upgrade is available on request.Where any property cannot be secured, an alternative of equivalent quality will always be arranged in place of those pictured.

What You'll Eat

Nine breakfasts are included throughout the trip, one each morning before the day's walking begins. Lunch and dinner are yours to explore, and the Dordogne is one of France's finest food regions in which to do so. Foie gras, black truffles, duck confit and Périgord walnuts feature heavily on local menus, and good local wine is never hard to find alongside them. Your walk notes will include insider tips on where to find the freshest baguettes, where to taste local oil and wine, and recommendations for restaurants worth seeking out.

Note: Please advise us of any food allergies or intolerances at the time of booking. If you have severe allergies, bringing some of your own snacks is recommended, as specialist ingredients can be harder to source along the way.

More About This Trip

The walk both starts and finishes in Sarlat, in the Dordogne region of southwest France. The most convenient airport is Bordeaux (BOD), with good international connections, from where trains reach Sarlat in around 2 hours. Paris is also a practical entry point, with high-speed TGV services connecting to Sarlat either directly or via Bordeaux. Book French rail tickets in advance through SNCF.

As the walk returns to Sarlat, the same rail connections apply for departure. Trains to Bordeaux run regularly, with onward flights and rail connections available from there.

This walk is available from 20 March to 5 November, with no fixed start days. Spring and autumn are the finest seasons. Spring brings mild temperatures, crisp blue skies and the countryside coming back into leaf, with the odd showery day. Conditions improve steadily through April and May. Summer is warm and sunny, though temperatures can climb above 30°C and early starts are advisable. Autumn is long and generous here, with warm days drifting through September and into October, the walnut harvest under way and the countryside turning gold. Pack a waterproof in spring and sun protection for the summer stages.

This walk is graded moderate. Daily walks average 16.6 kilometres with around 405 metres of ascent and descent, and a terrain difficulty rating of 5 out of 10. The terrain is hilly rather than mountainous, with well-maintained paths through chestnut and oak forests and open farmland. Walking days run to around five to six hours. On longer days, shorter options are available for those who prefer a less demanding alternative.

A regular training routine of three to four times per week, with some longer walks incorporated as departure approaches, is recommended in preparation. Daily walk notes, maps, and GPX tracks are provided.

Travel insurance is required for all Stroll walking holidays, covering cancellation costs, loss of luggage and injury. For international trips, your policy must also include medical evacuation coverage. A cancellation fee applies if you cancel after your holiday has been confirmed.

A detailed information pack and itinerary will be sent to you around six weeks before departure, covering everything you need to know for a seamless experience. In the meantime, our team is always on hand to answer any questions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Your main luggage is transported between accommodations each day while you walk — it will be waiting for you when you arrive. All transport on and off the track and daily luggage transfers are included in the package. You carry only a lightweight daypack on the trail.

The walking season runs from early spring through to autumn, with May, June, September, and October being the sweet spots. May and June are warm with long days, wildflowers in the meadows, and relatively few crowds. September and October bring golden light, cooler temperatures, the truffle season beginning in earnest, and the walnut and chestnut harvests. July and August are the peak tourist months — warm to hot, busier in the villages, and the period when the weekly markets in Sarlat are at their most vibrant. Early spring can be rainy, but the countryside is lush and the region is beautifully quiet.

A comfortable daypack with a waterproof cover. Key items include a quality waterproof jacket, warm layer, sun hat, sunscreen, comfortable walking boots, 1–2 litres of water, snacks and lunch supplies, a personal first aid kit, cash in Euros, your phone, and your walk notes and maps. The Stroll navigation app is your primary wayfinding tool, particularly on sections of the route that are not formally waymarked.

France uses the Euro (€). Cards are widely accepted in hotels, restaurants, and larger shops. Carry some cash for smaller village bakeries, market stalls, and cave entrance fees where card facilities may not be available. ATMs are accessible in the larger towns like Sarlat and Les Eyzies, but can be scarce in smaller villages — stock up when you can.

Tipping is not mandatory in France, but rounding up a restaurant bill or leaving a few Euros for attentive service is always appreciated — particularly at the smaller, family-run restaurants that make the Dordogne dining scene so special.

Flag any allergies or dietary needs at the time of booking so your accommodations can be informed in advance. The Dordogne's cuisine is heavily meat and duck-based, and vegetarian options — while more available than they once were — can be limited in smaller village restaurants. If your requirements are specific, Stroll's insider restaurant tips in your walk notes will help you identify the best options each evening. Bringing supplementary snacks for the trail is always sensible regardless of dietary needs.

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The Dordogne Experience

Wonder
The Dordogne on foot, France's most quietly magnificent secret. Wander Sarlat-la-Canéda’s cobbled squares and honey-stone architectural treasures
Visit Château des Milandes, Josephine Baker’s restored riverside château
Stroll though prehistory through Lascaux IV, Les Eyzies and Gorge d’Enfer
Wellness
Walking in the Dordogne restores you by subtraction. The further you walk from the road, the lighter everything feels.
Reconnect to a pace of life that feels genuinely nourishing. This is green therapy at its most effortless and most effective
Relax in handpicked acccommodations rich with regional ambience & pause for café terraces, local produce and Dordogne valley panoramas
Nature
This is one of the most quietly unspoiled river valleys in Europe. Traverse oak and chestnut forests above the River Beune to Commarque
Walk away from the croards beside the Vézère River past limestone cliffs and troglodyte shelters
Weave through wooded hills, forest canopies and quiet hamlets and take in Domme’s cliff-top views across the broad Dordogne Valley