A five-day walk on the upper reaches of the Vézère, starting at Varetz near the town of Brive and going north as far as Treignac. Much of the walk is close to the river, although the track rises high above the Gorges of le Saillant, and later wanders away to visit Chamboulive.

The countryside is partly woods and partly farmland, wonderfully fertile and well-maintained, with a multitude of lovely villages to provide the comforts that a French walker requires – coffee, pastries, dinners and grassy camping grounds.

Getting to Varetz

From Brive, there is a local train (TER) to the railway station at Varetz, from where it is only a short walk to the main crossroads of the village.

Our route for this walk

Day 1: Varetz to Le Saillant

Day 2: Le Saillant to Vigeois

Day 3: Vigeois to Uzerche

Day 4: Uzerche to Chamboulive

Day 5: Chamboulive to Treignac

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