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The tourism in Corrèze
Our campsite is ideally located for discovering tourism in Corrèze, walking and hiking. Corrèze has the largest number of mountain biking tracks of France with all levels of difficulties from family path to expert tracks.
The camping is located at the heart of the Haute Corrèze between the plateau de Millevaches and the Gorge de la Haute Dordogne, at Palisse, where the Vianon stream flows. A perfect place to explore the natural and cultural treasures of the beautiful region, with numerous lakes, waterfalls, free swimming spots and aquatic bases.
In Corrèze, holidays could be relaxing or sporty, on land or marine or even in the air, you have the choice! With kids, friends, family, solo or in couple you will find happiness.
You will have something for everyone. An interactive map is available helps you to find what you fancy around the camping!
Hiking Trails and Trekking
In Corrèze, the possibilities for walks are endless, from the Plateau de Millevaches to the Dordogne Valley, on horseback, by mountain bike, or on foot —beautiful getaways await you.
From the campsite, you can directly start the hike “Au Coeur de la Forêt Corrézienne“ (12 km – yellow markings – easy)
You will discover the village of Palisse where the campsite is located, with its unique bell tower in France, the Corrèze forest with its mix of deciduous and coniferous woods.
Another departure from the 18km campsite “Les Sapins de Corrèze“, set off to explore the forest trails, follow the border of the Plateau de Millevaches to land on the banks of the Triouzoune where a picnic can be improvised, then go back up towards the hamlets of Palisse and its little houses in gray stone and its slate roofs along the Vianon.
The campsite is located near the Le Vianon River, which merges with the Luzège a little further down the course. For a more adventurous expedition, take the trail “Sentier des Charbonniers” (9.4 km – yellow markings – medium), from the Plateau aux Gorges du Vianon and La Luzège. After a refreshing descent to the rocky chaos on the Vianon, come and immerse yourself in the iconic site of the Vieille Église. A recently restored historical monument, in the heart of the Luzège Valley on the site of Gour Noir (Belvedere).
Between the campsite and Lac de la Triouzoune, 9.4 km hike “A la Découverte de la Forêt” overlooking Neuvic, explore the Puy Chaffaud arboretum for the pleasure of learning, as a family or alone, to differentiate between them. the species. Then explore the forests whose management has been entrusted to the ONF (National Forestry Office) and take a break at the edge of the Vergne pond.
Last hiking recommendation (8km – red markings – easy) near the campsite: “Discovery of Ventadour”. It is between the slopes streams, on a rocky escarpment that one of the most important and impregnable castles was built, the fief of Ventadours (visit of the ruins for a fee).
To discover all the walks and hikes in the region, please visit the Corrèze Rando website: Corrèze Rando, which lists all the routes through an interactive map !
Corrèze is full of flagship hiking routes
over several days.
Mountain Bike Trails - Cyclosport
With a rich offering of sports cycling circuits, get your fill of thrills! Venture into the largest FFVélo (French Cycling Federation) certified network in France, boasting over 1,000 km of marked circuits.
Corrèze, a paradise for cyclists, offers hilly and varied routes.
Come and discover the Millevaches Regional Natural Park in a different way and flirt with the panoramic views that dot the Dordogne Valley. You can also choose to surpass yourself by gaining height at Mont Bessou and the Massif des Monédières
To ease your exploration and enhance your experience, each circuit comes with a technical presentation and points of interest along the way.
The campsite has become “Bike Welcome”
Routes from the campsite (documentation on site):
- 2 Family Circuits: 12km “In the heart of the Corrèze Forest” and 18km “The Corrèze Fir Trees”
- 3 Sports Circuits: Ventadour 52km “On the Lands of Ventadour” – Zig Zag in Haute-Corrèze 40km “The Streams” and 58km “The Ponds”.
A little aside with “LA CORRÉZIENNE VTT”:
With La Corrézienne VTT, take a tour of Corrèze to visit the local heritage, both natural and cultural.
The campsite is present as a stopover in sectors 21 and 22.
Lakes and Water Bodies
Along the shores of lakes, swim in our Blue Flag (Pavillon Bleu) certified waters. The campsite is situated at the crossroads of several lakes:
LAKE DE LA TRIOUZOUNE, 10MIN AWAY :
Supervised swimming from July 1st to August 31st, from 12 pm to 7 pm every day.
The lake offers a large range of activities through its nautical base: sailing, windsurfing, water skiing, jet skiing, pedal boats, stand-up paddleboarding, canoeing, motor boating, fishing, volleyball courts, and more.
Adapted for people with reduced mobility and certified “handiplage,” the beach also features a water-accessible floating wheelchair.
LAKE D'EGLETONS, ALSO KNOWN AS LAKE DU DEIRO, 15MIN AWAY :
Supervised swimming in July and August, open all year round.
LAMAZIERES-BASSE FISHING PONDS, 5 minutes away:
Fishing is open on the ponds from May 1st to the first Sunday in November.
Card 35 € (for fishing on the ponds of Viers and Montsour), 15 € for young people from 12 to 18 years old, free for under 12s.
Day fishing at the Ganes pond, weekends and public holidays (6 catches maximum allowed): 10 Euros per day.
Lake Séchemailles in Meymac, 20 minutes away:
Supervised swimming from July 1st to August 31st, from 2 pm to 7 pm every day.
On the Meymac beach, you will find a leisure base in July and August offering canoe-kayak rentals, pedal boats with slides, and stand-up paddleboarding. Picnic areas and children’s play areas are available. Orienteering courses and hiking trails are also among the activities at this lake.
The Cascades du Deiro above Egletons (20 minutes away):
a perfect spot for a family stroll and a picnic in the shade by the Le Deiro stream, a space that we personally love with our dogs.
Cultural Heritage
Corrèze boasts a remarkable cultural heritage, including numerous medieval towns, Gallo-Roman sites, museums, and educational farms.
Among the towns and villages of character, you’ll find Palisse, where the campsite and its characteristic church are located in the center (10 minutes by walk). Also discover the town of Meymac (20 min) particularly for its religious architecture (Saint-Léger Church), the village of Saint Angel (15 min) also with a sumptuous Church called the Priory of Saint-Michel des Anges. And finally, explore Bort les Orgues, listed among the amazing sites where you will find the Val castle (40 min).
Corrèze has been historically forged by numerous medieval wars, and you can admire the remains of Ventadour Castle (20 minutes away), overlooking the entire Corrèze.
Special for children:
Educational Farms (Fermes Pédagogiques) offer various fun activities. Just 10 away minutes from the campsite (30 minutes by bike), you’ll find Ferme Lama’ziere in Lamaziere-Basse.
Nearby Museums:
- Departmental Museum of Resistance “Henri Queuille” in Neuvic (15 minutes)
- Medieval Discovery Center in Egletons (20 minutes)
- Museum of the Ussel region (15 minutes)
- Museum of Archaeology & Heritage Marius Vazeilles (20 minutes).
Not to be missed for our road trippers.
Among the most beautiful villages in France, Corrèze has 6 on its territory: Beaulieu-sur-Dordogne (1 hour and 20 minutes), Collonges-la-Rouge (1 hour and 30 minutes), Curemonte (1 hour and 20 minutes), Saint-Robert (1 hour and 30 minutes), Ségur-le-Chateau (1 hour and 30 minutes), and Turenne (1 hour and 25 minutes).
Dordogne gorges and valley
In Corrèze, we are fortunate to have a wide variety of canoeing and kayaking routes, especially near the campsite. Just 30 minutes away, you’ll find the Dordogne in the village of ROCHE-LE-PEYROUX.
Canoeing, kayaking, rafting, and aquatic hiking providers and departure points await you! Two rowing centre are also set up on Lake Sèchemailles in Meymac (20 minutes).
For lovers of water trips in Corrèze, the Gabares (flat-bottomed boats) invite you to discover the Gorges and the Dordogne Valley in the footsteps of the gabariers, intrepid navigators who brought down loads of wood for the Bordeaux vineyards and cooperage. The nearest one to the campsite is in Soursac (25 minutes).
Boat trips are also offered on the Val Lake in Bort-les-Orgues (40 minutes).
Plateau de Millevaches
Millevaches or a thousand sources… it is here, amidst bogs and streams, deciduous forests and heather carpets, that you will encounter remarkable fauna and flora.
A land of legends, but also a land of hikes where Gallo-Roman remains and monumental crosses serve as landmarks in immensely magical landscapes.
From the campsite, the Gates of the Plateau begin from Meymac (20 minutes), where you can admire or explore Mont Bessou and its panoramic tower at 1000 meters high, offering breathtaking views of the Monts du Cantal and Auvergne.
Our favourite:
The Gaulish village of Variéras:
we also recommend the Gaulish village of Variéras (40 minutes) in the village of Pérols-sur-Vézère.
Interactive map
CARTE DES PENTES (PLAN IGN)
CARTE 1950 / IGN
CARTE DE L'ETAT-MAJOR (1820-1866)
OPEN STREET MAP
Eglise de Palisse
L'église romane du XIIème siècle présente une particularité assez rare en France, son clocher est en effet séparé du reste de l'église et placé perpendiculairement à l'entrée.
Au coeur de la forêt corrézienne
Après avoir admiré le clocher campanile unique en France, partez à la découverte de la forêt corrézienne avec ses boisements de feuillus et résineux. Puis empruntez les traces des villageois qui rejoignaient le bourg par une magnifique ligne de crête boisée de chênes et de hêtres où le houx tient une place importante, forêt qui abrite de nombreux oiseaux et animaux sauvages à observer. Balisage jaune.
Monument funéraire
Au sommet d’une butte, vous remarquerez une boite aux lettres et un peu au-dessus un monument funéraire à la mémoire du capitaine Emmanuel Moriuser. Ce dernier s’est tué lors du crash de son rafale en 2007 au cours d’un exercice de combat aérien.
Panorama de Pellassiauve
Peu après le village de Pellassiauve, à la faveur d’une récente coupe de bois, se découvre sur la gauche le massif des Monédières, un ensemble d’une trentaine de puys aux formes arrondies qui ne dépassent pas 920 m. Au nord de ce massif, reconnaissable à ses antennes, le Mont Bessou (977 m), point culminant du Limousin. En s’avançant d’une cinquantaine de mètres, sur la droite, se devine le massif volcanique du Sancy (1886 m.), point culminant de l’Auvergne voisine.
GAEC de l'Etrier
Martial GAYE a créé l’exploitation en 2013 avec une production principalement de veaux sous la mère. Suite à une reconversion professionnelle, c’est Valentin GAYE qui l’a rejoint sur l’exploitation pour créer le GAEC de Lestrier en 2022.
Les veaux sous la mère sont des veaux qui sont nés sur l’exploitation et nourris uniquement avec du lait de vaches. Ces vaches sont des vaches laitières et ont une alimentation à base d’herbe ou de fourrage produit sur l’exploitation.
Leur objectif est de faire comprendre aux consommateurs l’origine de leur produit et de permettre aux professionnels de valoriser leur production et leur savoir-faire. En effet, une partie des veaux sont vendus en circuit court à la boucherie Les Fines Bouches Rient à Neuvic, et à la coopérative Capel à Saint-Viance.
La forêt corrézienne
Si la première partie du parcours chemine plutôt dans des forêts de résineux avec de nombreuses coupes de bois, ce magnifique chemin permet de découvrir une hêtraie.Le département de la Corrèze n’est pas historiquement forestier. En 1900, les forêts en Corrèze n’occupaient qu’¼ du territoire. Aujourd’hui, près de la moitié de la surface du département est boisé. La forte déprise agricole a encouragé le peuplement, notamment de résineux avec une nette prédilection pour la plantation de douglas.
