Viewpoints and natural sites

Marèges was the first major structure to be built on the Dordogne. The viewpoint can be reached from the village of Saint-Pierre (follow signs to…

A 7-hectare lake for a relaxing stroll accessible to all.

Panoramic view of the Marèges dam, Dordogne gorges, Lac de Saint-Pierre, Bort-les-Orgues organs, Monts Dore and Monts du Cantal. On-site orientation table and picnic area.

Above the church, the esplanade of the old Château offers a magnificent panorama of the Artense and Sancy mountains.

This 23-hectare artificial lake is the result of the impoundment of a former peat bog, which explains its shallow depth of around 2 meters.

A footpath leads to the summit of Puy de Saignes, dominated by a beautiful metal cross, and featuring an orientation table and picnic tables.

Viewpoint perched 860 m above the Sumène valley. Accessible to all, picnic table, orientation table, view of the Monts du Cantal, parking nearby.

Magnificent views over the village of Antignac and the Roc Vignonnet chapel, accessible by heading (from Antignac) towards the Moulin de Sauronnet or via the…

Two viewpoints offer panoramic views. Discover the plateau on the PR trail: La table basaltique de Chastel.

The Rhue flows through gorges lined with steep forests. This Natura 2000 site is home to one of the few low-altitude populations of chamois.

At 808m, it's the highest point in the commune of Lanobre. With its 360° view, it's a great place for stargazing. It overlooks the village…

An easy, beautiful walk around the lake to admire the scenery.

A surprising canyon carved out by the Rhue, with a succession of rapids and waterfalls. You can follow the Rhue and reach the Saut de…

Straddling the departments of Corrèze and Cantal, the gorges of the Haute-Dordogne are undoubtedly one of the most remarkable natural areas in the Auvergne and…

A 125-hectare lake perched at an altitude of 800 meters. It's a popular swimming and fishing spot. The beach has been awarded the Blue Flag…

The Pic de Charlus is a landscaped site offering magnificent panoramic views over the Sumène valley and the Chastel-Marlhac plateau. A hiking trail leads to…

Lac de la Crégut is the largest natural glacial lake in the Massif Central, covering almost 37 hectares.

Situated on a rocky promontory, only a few remains of this late medieval castle remain.