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Dordogne walking from Sarlat to Domme - Short & sweet
    • France - Dordogne
    • 4 days
    • Walking
    • Self-guided
      • From March to November
    • 2 - 10 travellers
      • Simple
      • Comfort
      • Charming
      • Superior
      • Trip code : D1107
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About the Dordogne walking from Sarlat to Domme - Short & sweet trip

You start your short getaway in the Dordogne in Sarlat, a town of art & history. You discover of the Périogord Noir with our easy walks that lead you from Sarlat to Domme. You explore the Dordogne valleys, boasting a rich history and heritage, and a unique South-Western terroir. You will walk between 2h30 to 5 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, duck confits, truffles and mushrooms. 

A short & sweet self-guided walking holiday in France: simple pleasures and incredible discoveries in an exceptional natural setting.

Highlights of the trip

  • The best walks around Sarlat & Domme 
  • The  famous Dordogne gardens & castles
  • Visit of the Château de Commarque included 
  • The famous market in Sarlat

    Go Private or go guided ! Customize your holidays with a local specialist here 

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Dordogne walking from Sarlat to Domme - Day by Day 

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

  • walking holiday in the Dordogne 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 Sarlat, one of the busiest and most colourful of the region. Takes place every Wednesday morning and all day Saturday. 

  • Access :
    . From Paris : High speed Paris/Bordeaux and then Bordeaux/Sarlat
    Direct train also from Paris / Sarlat
    . From Bordeaux airport : train Bordeaux / Sarlat

     

Day 2 - Walking in the Beune Valley & Commarque Castle

  • self-guided walking holiday france 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 from the 12th and 13th centuries. You will cross forests of oak and chestnut trees, small hills dotted with hamlets &  rock shelters dug by the river Beune before arriving at the Château de Commarque which stands on a rocky outcrop. On site there are troglodyte houses and a prehistoric cave.  Transfer back to Sarlat (15mn)
  • Night in Sarlat
  • MEALS included : Breakfast

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

  • walking trip in France + easy walks France 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 villages nestled in the cliff, listed as one of the most beautiful villages in France. Your walk will take you through the Perigord countryside with its green valleys, oak forests and picturesque hamlets. You will pass by a goose and duck farm and you can take the opportunity to fill up on regional delicacies! You continue along the Dordogne River to Domme, a magnificent bastide village perfectly combining the architectural, natural and gastronomic heritage of the Périgord Noir.
    Optional: a boat cruise along the Dordogne river on board a barge.  From this traditional wooden boat, you can admire the majestic castles of Beynac & Castelnaud (not included).
  • Night in Domme
  • MEALS included : Breakfast
  • We recommend  - Optional activities: 
    . Canoeing down the river
    . The hanging gardens of Marqueyssac
    . The bamboo plantation 

  • Market on Friday mornings in La Roque Gageac

Day 4 - Bye Bye Dordogne

  • self-guided hiking holiday Dordogne + hiking in the Dordogne Transfer to Sarlat, after breakfast. End of the walk
  • MEALS included : Breakfast 

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    Dordogne walking from Sarlat to Domme - Short & sweet
        • France - Dordogne
        • 2 adults (2x480€)
        • 0 children (0x480€)
      • 4 days
      • Simple
    Total 960€
    Deposit 360€
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