Itinerary from Carennac

Departing from Carennac, discover the unique ruins of the Château de Taillefer, perched on a spur of the Causse de Gramat. From up there, the view of Carennac, the bastide town of Puybrun and the castle of Castelnau is simply magical. This difficult classified loop requires nearly 4 hours to cover the 13 kilometers.

Slow hike in the Dordogne valley

Trekking enthusiasts will be delighted by a 90 kilometer loop requiring a minimum of five days of effort. This splendid route will take them to the most beautiful sites in the Lot, such as the Dordogne valley, Rocamadour and also the Gouffre de Padirac.

Circuits around the Camping Eau Vive

• ENS circuit of the Couasne de Floirac
  2 hours of walking are necessary to cover the 7 kilometers of this easy loop, located in the town of Floirac.
• Between vines and walnut trees
  Count less than 3 hours for the 8 kilometers of this loop starting from Queyssac-les-Vignes in Corrèze.
• Straw wine trail
  More than 4 hours of hiking take you on 15 kilometers to discover the Corrèze wine heritage. the Camping Eau Vive is indeed only a few minutes from the Corrèze. The opportunity to learn about the scents of straw wine. This sweet white or red wine is a must for Corrèze aperitifs.

A preserved site

The Dordogne valley is labeled a World Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO. It is even the largest of the eleven reserves thus labeled in France. Fishing is therefore closely monitored and regulated.

Pratical information

Before setting off for the banks, consult the guide dedicated to fishing in the Lot department. For example, you will find all the regulations, an interactive map and expert advice. Don't forget to take a fishing license. It will cost you 10 euros for a day, and 32 euros for a week.

Fishing course

• Fly fishing in the Dordogne valley
  The Argentat-Beaulieu portion is the legendary fly fishing area in the Dordogne valley. Quieter, the Beaulieu-Souillac part is also a good choice.
• The lake of Mezels
  Not far from Carennac, the lake of Mezels awaits you. In this fish-filled lake, you can fish bleak, barbel, chub, carp, tench and many other fish all year round. From March to September, rainbow trout and brown trout await you there.