• Delights of Historic Dordogne

• Everyday (subject to availability) from 15 April - 15 October

• From £1340
• From €1490
• Prices are per person and based on 2 sharing a room
• Contact us for single supplement prices

• grade explained

• 7 nights, 6 days independent walking moving between guest houses

• Wonderful historic villages including La-Roque-Gageac, Sarlat and Beynac
• Beautiful chateaux lining the Dordogne Valley
• Host of historic and pre-historic sites
• Picturesque landscapes
• Easy walking with limited ascents and descents leaving plenty of time to explore the sights
• Lovely guest houses and great food

• "Cliffs services were great. Luggage transfers were smooth. The promotional materials were accurate and appealing. Loved the variety in places to stay and eat. Enjoy having some meals booked and others free. The area around Domme is so beautiful and walking into La Roque was special." K, Fingas, Canada. More customer comments from self guided walking holidays.

• A mixture of small B&B's and small independent family run hotels offering a high qulity of service (2 or 3 star rating). Many are in historic properties, set in medieval village locations.

1. 7 nights accommodation, including all breakfasts, four dinners, 2 transfers during the week, full walking notes and maps, transport of luggage

1. Travel to Souillac, France; lunches, 3 evening meals, visits, travel insurance

Walking Profile

6 days self-guided walking, moving between guest houses. This walking holiday in the Dordogne is graded easy.  Two of the days allow you to increase the amount of walking or to rest. Average days include about 12km walking with only limited ascents and descents.  All the walks are on good paths, although some sections can be muddy and rocky. Anyone in good health can enjoy this holiday.

Walks day by day

Day 1: Arrival

Welcome at your guest house in Souillac - a bustling market town found on the train line. Explore the fine Romanesque Abbey and visit the automotive museum.

Day 2: Rouffillac - Carsac

A short transfer to Rouffillac from where your walk begins. Follow the banks of the river through glorious countryside. Take the opportunity to visit Chateau Fenelon. Today’s destination is Carsac, a lovely village in the heart of Perigord Noir. (13.5km, +/- 70m)

Day 3: Carsac - Sarlat

An easy walk thinto Sarlat. Sarlat is the jewel in the crown of the  Dordogne. A magnificent medieval town, with the opportunity to admire its beautiful architecture. Enjoy its historic streets. (10km, +/- 100m)

Day 4: Sarlat - Domme

Walk through the enchanting valley towards Domme, a bastide village which offers amazing views of the surrounding region which seem to go on forever. Explore the  village’s pretty quaint streets and the caves to be found in Domme. 12.5km, +/- 130m

Day 5: Domme - La Roque Gageac

Wander through enchanting countryside to the beautiful village of La Roque Gageac. Along the way take the opportunity to visit Chateau Castelnaud and its museum of  medieval warfare. Explore the gardens at Chateau Marqueyssac. 12.5km, +/- 100m

Day 6: Beynac

A day walk out of La Roque Gageac. Head towards Beynac and visit the magnificient chateau which looms over the valley. Possibility to take in a boat ride down the river, taking in all the chateaux that border this wonderful waterway. 6.5 - 12km, +/-  80m

Day 7: St Cyprien - Les Eyzies

A transfer takes you to St Cyprien and from here it’s onwards to Les Eyzies, one of  Europe’s most famous pre–historic sites, possibly taking in the Font De Gaume. 12km, +/-  60m)

Day 8: Departure

Holiday ends after breakfast. If you have time, visit the National Pre-historic Museum before departing