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Dordogne Uncovered - 10 Days

Dordogne Uncovered - 10 Days

10 Days
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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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Itinerary

Day 1

ARRIVAL IN SARLAT THE TOWN OF ART HISTORY

The start: Arrival by your own means to Sarlat-la-Caneda (see how to get there in the General Info section). If you arrive by train your package includes a private transfer from Sarlat station to your accommodation. There’s no walking scheduled today, however, there's plenty to explore including the picturesque small town squares and other architecturally significant buildings. If you start your walk on a Wednesday or Saturday you will get to enjoy the lively town market. Entrance to Chateau de Commarque is included

Accommodation

Guest House in Sarlat

Day 2CHATEAU DE COMMARQUE & THE BEUNE VALLEY
12 km · 3 hours 30 mins - 4 hours 30 mins
Day 3EXPLORE THE MOST BEAUTIFUL VILLAGES OF THE DORDOGNE VALLEY
19 km · 4-6 hours
Day 4CHATEAU DES MILANDES & CASTELNAUD
13 km · 4.5-7 hours
Day 5THE UNESCO CLASSIFIED VEZERE VALLEY
24 km · 4-6.5 hours
Day 6LES EYZIES AND PREHISTORIC ARCHILOGICAL SITES
12 km · 4 hours
Day 7ST CYPRIEN, MEYRALS & LES EYZIES
15 km · 4-6 hours
Day 8LA ROQUE ST CHRISTOPHE & SAINT LEON SUR VEZERE
20 km · 3.5-5.5 hours
Day 9THE ICONIC LASCAUX CAVE
7 km · 3 hours
Day 10END OF THE TRIP IN SARLAT

What's Included

Accommodation

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

Meals

9 breakfasts, 0 lunches, and 0 dinners

Transfers

  • Luggage Transfers
  • Private Vehicle Transfers

Guidance & Support

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

How We Rate This Walk

3

Stroll Walking Level

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

-

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.

SARLAT  market
DOMME - room
LA ROSERAIE - MONTIGNAC - 15
BOUILHAC - MONTIGNAC - 2
ESPLANADE - DOMME - 1
LES CORDELIERS - SARLAT - 6
Hotel LAZA MADELEINE 4 star outside
Hotel LAZA MADELEINE 4 star room
Hotel LAZA MADELEINE 4 star spa
Hotel LAZA MADELEINE 4 star pool room
The Esplanade Domme room 2
The Esplanade Domme room
The Esplanade Domme entrance
Hauts de Domme bedroom
Hauts de Domme pool
Hauts de Domme view
Hauts de Domme exterior
CRO MAGNON - EYZIES - 12
MENESTREL - LES EYZIES - 1
CRO MAGNON - EYZIES - 14
Les Glycines room
Les Glycines room
Les Glycines pool inside
Rosaraie hotel room
LA ROSERAIE - MONTIGNAC - 6
LA ROSERAIE - MONTIGNAC - 14
Hotel Bouilhac outside
Hotel Bouilhac room 2
Hotel Bouilhac outside aireal view

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.

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June 2026

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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

From

£1,850/person