Mountain biking spot: 5 must-see routes in Correse
Geographically located to the west of the Massif Central, Corrèze is bordered by Quercy, Auvergne, the Dordogne Valley, Limousin and Perigord. This gives him an offer of varied landscapes: mountains, plateaus and pools. In the south, around Collonge-la-Rouge, there are sandstone hills. In short, an ideal environment for nature lovers and in particular for mountain biking.
Many municipalities named "the most beautiful villages in France" are located within an 80 km radius of Collonges. By the way, Collonge la rouge lies at the origins of this label. La Corrèze has 5 of the most beautiful villages in France. Stars not to be missed are Collonges-la-Rouge, Curmont, Saint-Robert, Segur-le-Château and Turenne.
Collonge-la-Rouge is located on the Meisac Fault, where two slabs meet: a central sandstone massif and limestone deposits.
There are many marked paths in the vicinity: GR, PR, the Saint-Jacques-de-Compostel circuit and soon a mountain bike base.
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MTB routes not to be missed
Our selection of the most beautiful mountain biking trails in the area. Be careful to make sure they are appropriate for your level.
GRP and GR46 via Turenne
Departure from Collonge-la-Rouge church, right in the center of one of the most beautiful villages in France. We start with a quick descent, then a 15% incline, at the end (for a short distance) the tone is set! We pass the village of Ligneyrac, then another more beautiful village: Turenne, where we take the GR46. After passing under the A20 motorway, we cross a dry valley, passing the pretty village of Soulier, very close to Lake Coss, to climb Mount Pele. We return under the A20 and follow the GRP to Causse Corrézien, then GR480.
Collonge Heights
Departure from the Collonge church. We warm up for the first few kilometers, because after the Meysak water tower 3 hills follow one after another, reaching a plateau. Beautiful passage between the ponds of Orgnak (private). Before returning to Collonges, be careful not to get carried away by the speed on the road. After the settlement "Bereg" the path to the right, which ends strongly at the bottom!
Queyssac vineyards
The course is a roller coaster centered on Curemont (the most beautiful village in France). From Chauffour/veil to Curemonte we partly follow the marked "Green Loop" trail. Then we drive on the PR marked in yellow with some connections for continuity. In front of Keissak, discover a new place that has just opened - the Puemiež Fountain. Then pay attention to the descent of the Turon, a lot of stones and pebbles, which can be slippery. Big climb to get to Queyssac (push), passing through Puy Turleau, its Cross station and its beautiful descent. After Puy Lachot, have fun on the GR 480 downhill, not dangerous and beautiful. Then it's tougher.
Walking in the Viscount
Departing from Ligneirak, we follow the green arrows of the loop and go up and down to the village of Rosier. We take part of the Noailhack loop that we leave at Touraine to follow the Touraine loop. Returning to this most beautiful village in France, we continue along the Noayac ring road to the railway. We arrived in the village of Noailhak, climbed beautifully in the forest and quietly returned.
Chartrier-Ferriere
Departure from the delpy room in the direction of Ferrière along the paths in the woods. Passing near Brive / Souillac airport, many truffles are replanted. Be careful to descend after the railway (Paris / Toulouse), fast and rocky, it will lead us to a dry valley, along which we walk and cross the Couze, ford or over a pedestrian bridge. A beautiful ascent to the Coche and its descent, which will lead us to the village of Soulier (excursion on the Lac du Cos lake 7 km). We go up to the village of Shasto (a beautiful view of the lake, behind the church) and continue our ascent to the Kuzhazh forest. A very beautiful single in the forest, before falling onto the Roman road.
To see or do absolutely
A few must-see places if you have time.
Visit to old Brive and its market performed by Brassens
Canal of Obazin and his monks
Padirak Chasm (Lot)
To taste in the surroundings
foie gras
The old practice of breeding geese avoided hunger in harsh winters.
Straw wine
Until 1875, with the arrival of Phyloxera, the famous wine was produced from the vines. Since 1990, the Brancay cellar has been producing local wine (3 stars from a renowned guide), some of which is organic.
Calf under mother
The breeding tradition of the south of Corresien produces white meat that is tender and incomparable. Calves are raised to the age of 3 months to 5,5 months in breast milk, which is sucked directly from the mother's udder, twice a day. Breast milk should make up at least 2% of the calf's diet. He does not have access to the trough and can receive supplementary feed, specified and controlled (producers and feed), in a limited volume and under strictly defined conditions.
and nuts, truffles, chestnuts ...
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