Hiking in the Dordogne with your dog
Do you want to go to the Dordogne for your next vacation? Are you and your dog big fans of cani hiking? This article is made for you !
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Waterfalls, mountains, medieval towers, hamlets, abbeys, marshes, the Dordogne is a rich department that will delight you and your dog for hikes as incredible as they are magical!
Today dear Wouafer's, I'm taking you to discover the Dordogne on foot, by bike and on the water! Let's discover several ideas for hikes to do with your dog.
From Sarlat-la-Canéda to La Roque-Gageac, via Domme and Castelnaud-la-Chapelle then Bergerac and Beynac-Cazenac and many more, I suggest you discover the Dordogne here for your next vacation with your pet. And then, as always, I'll take the opportunity to give you some good tips for hiking with your dog, canoeing with your dog or biking with your dog.
Discover the Dordogne on a hike with your dog
Before getting to the heart of the matter and sharing with you several ideas for hikes to do with your dog in the Dordogne, I wanted to share some practical advice with you to enjoy this great activity with your dog with peace of mind.
Hiking is a really fun activity to share with your dog, but you have to be well prepared. First aid kit for dogs, bowl and water, lanyard and collar or harness to keep your dog on a leash if necessary and/or compulsory on certain passages… Before leaving, you need to equip yourself a little. Are you sure you know everything you need to bring? Have you checked that your dog is allowed on the trails you want to explore? To complete these first tips, I share with you an article where you will find advice for good hiking, the dangers that can arise, the appropriate equipment to leave safely because prevention is better than cure: Hiking with your dog cannot be improvised ! With Musher, when we go hiking I never leave without my saddlebags to be sure not to be bothered by the unexpected. It took me a while to find the dog pack bag that suited him perfectly. So if it can help you here the comparison of the 5 best pack bags for dogs !
Let's go, put on your hiking shoes, adjust your GPS watch and follow me throughout the Dordogne thanks to these few hiking ideas tested and approved by the Wouafer's!
If medieval times fascinate you then the hamlet of Lachièze in Saint-sozy will charm you. A loop of 1h30 is proposed to you. You can explore a medieval tower with your dog. Throughout this hike, you can stop at observation points that reveal incredible landscapes over the valley. A pleasant walk filled with history to share with your family and your dog. So we gear up and we go explore the cliffs of the Dordogne and its small villages!
If you like to discover pretty waterfalls while exploring nature with your dog, the Saut du Chalard will seduce you. This is a hike to do with your dog in the Périgord à Champs-Romain. It is accessible by paths in the woods which will take you to magnificent small waterfalls. This hike runs along the outskirts of the Dronne and will take you on a journey through a told legend. If you wish to discover this legend, a booklet is made available by the town hall. With Musher we love tales and we really want to know more! Can't wait to make a detour via the Dordogne!
Are hiking your favorite activity with your dog? So, we put on our hiking shoes and we continue towards the Great Hiking trails! It's gone for the GR36 with your dog in Dordogne from Bussac à Les Eyzies-de-Tayac-Sireuil ! This great hike will give you the opportunity to connect the Channel à the Mediterranean through the Dordogne, what to spend well! The part that crosses the Dordogne is 129 km long, enough to immerse yourself in this department with your dog. You will cross the Dordogne while walking in many towns such as Les Eyzies-de-Tayac-Sireuil, Bussac, Chancelade, Champcevinel, Antonne-and-Trigonant, Fanlac and many others ! Rejuvenating landscapes guaranteed! The hike with your dog is not an easy task, it requires good preparation, especially when you are tackling GR. So to be sure that you don't forget anything, for the good of your dog and yours, I share this article with you: Hiking: equipment for going on a mop with your dog. To hike well, shoes are essential, your comfort will ensure your safety. In this article you will find advice on the right equipment and above all a checklist!
By the way, I forgot to tell you above but to find dog-friendly accommodation for your next vacation with your pet in the Dordogne, I recommend my article: Discover Périgord with your dog for the holidays !
You will find plenty of great accommodation here. QUALIDOG labeled and many activities to do with your dog in the Dordogne! A mix between hiking and visits will allow you to explore the Dordogne from top to bottom 🙂
If you like roaming hikes, I recommend the Saint-Jacques paths that pass through the Dordogne. So for a nice hike, head for the Voie de Vézelay! It is a jacquary way which crosses Périgueux. It is an emblematic route of the pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela! Departure is from the village The shell to Sainte-Foy-La-Grande. The Voie de Vézelay has been classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is approximately 900 km long! You will discover many landscapes, you will be surrounded by nature and cultural heritage! On your way you can discover the Saint Front Cathedral in Perigueux. Also you will see theChancelade Abbey but also an abbey church in Cadouin and l'Church of Saint-Avit-Sénieur. Be careful, places of worship are often forbidden to dogs… You may have to content yourself with admiring the building from the outside if you are alone or take turns visiting it if there are several of you. The part of the path that crosses the Dordogne is really nice to do. It's a great hike in the Dordogne filled with history and culture, so if you like walking with your dog and seeing pretty monuments, go for it!
Moreover, if you want to know more about the organization adapted to your dog to make big hikes while roaming, take a look at this article: Make the way to Santiago de Compostela with your dog. With this information and advice, you will be ready for a great adventure to do with your dog!
For another roaming hike, I invite you to discover The Harrisson Barker route. A 90 km hike in the Dronne Valley which will charm you with its magnificent views. Pretty hills, woods, Dronne river, mills, cliffs, churches, you will discover a variety of landscapes! Harrisson Barker's Land and Waterways can be traveled on foot, by bike and even by canoe! This route starts at Aubeterre-sur-Dronne in the department of Charente and ends at Brantome in Perigord in the Dordogne department. You will be charmed by small villages throughout your hike, that's for sure! And your dog will love discovering them with you!
The Dordogne is great to discover with your dog, hikes are at the heart of this department which makes it really pleasant to enjoy your holidays with doggies! If you are looking for a hike of about 2 hours where you will discover a sublime landscape, follow the path between Castelnaud et Saint-Julien. Departure is from the Maisonneuve campsite and ends at Castelnaud Castle. This loop will allow you to see the cliffs of Céou, a perfect spot for your vacation photos! Go for it!
Find QUALIDOG-certified accommodation in Dordogne
Do you want to go on vacation to the Dordogne? Are you looking for accommodation in Dordogne that accepts dogs? Discover a selection of QUALIDOG-certified accommodation! With our partners, you are sure to be welcome with your entire two- or four-legged family; and even your cat is welcome in some homes.
Canoe bivouac with his dog in the Dordogne
If you want to discover a new way of hiking, I suggest itinerant hikes on the water on the Dordogne! This is an opportunity to practice new activities with your dog such as canoeing or paddle boarding.
Often when we think of canoeing or paddle, we think of canoeing… We rent a canoe at point A, we spend half a day or the day rowing and a truck comes to pick us up with the equipment at point B to bring us back to point departure. Except that it is possible to make the pleasure last much longer and practice canoeing while roaming to discover the entire river over several days. You can go solo with your own equipment, choose your stages and bivouac on the banks for the night. Or go in organized groups with a guide and stopovers at the campsite or at the hotel! The Dordogne is perfect for canoeing or paddleboarding with your dog over several days. Test bivouac with your dog ! If you've never done it, I recommend it. It's like going on an adventure. Bowl of nature guaranteed! A real breath of fresh air! Sleeping under the stars with your dog, letting yourself be carried away by the water, listening to the birds, making a small campfire for the evening… it's a magical experience that I loved doing!
Discovering new hobbies with your dog is really great! And if you want advice on water activities to do with your dog, I suggest you take a look at this article: Canoeing with your dog. Discover thanks to this article, the adapted equipment, advice for your dog to get used to canoeing and many others! Besides, if your dog's safety is a priority, don't take any risks and opt for a life jacket for your dog. If the idea interests you, you will find various canoe rental companies such as Safaraid, Carennac Aventure and many others.
And this adventure can also be done on a paddle. In the article paddling with your dog, you will also find lots of very valuable advice on this Woof Good but Woof wet activity if you are not the king of balance! lol
Discover the Dordogne by bike with your dog
If you prefer to stay on terra firma because you don't have very sea legs, you can also discover the Dordogne by bike with your dog.
Discover the cycle route linking the town of Thiviers in the Dordogne to theAix Island en Charente Maritime. This is the Flow Bike. This cycle route is 290 km long! What hurt your calves and buttocks, right? 😉 If you like to pedal, it's made for you! The Flow Vélo crosses the Regional Natural Park of Périgord Limousin and continues to the city ofAngoulême in Charente. You will cross three departments, Charente-Maritime, Charente and, of course and above all, Dordogne. Through these three departments, you will discover different towns which will serve as stopovers such as, Rochefort, Cognac, Chateauneuf, Nontron, Thiviers etc etc… You will border the rivers of the Charente, flamboyant countryside, historic villages full of character and charm. For lovers of art and history, you will be delighted! And for lovers of nature, landscapes, who like to recharge their batteries while enjoying the fresh air, go for it too! In fact, the Flow Bike is the perfect activity to get everyone on board, even your dog!
And if you want to share this great moment with your dog on a bike but you don't know how to do it yet... Don't panic, here is an article that will help you: Cycling with your dog. No more secrets about cycling with your dog, advice, equipment, explanations, everything to get you off to a good start! So want to discover with your dog the Flow Bike ?
To continue cycling with your dog, why not discover the Isle Valley by bike ? On the program, a pretty cycle route with a safe route without the risk of encountering motorized traffic! You will love the charming landscapes offered by this greenway as well as the culture, history and gastronomy that you can discover along the way. Visiting the Dordogne while pedaling, what better way to occupy your stay and spice up your adventure? This itinerary will disorient you thanks to the pretty Isle River. Observation points at the level of the footbridges all along this river, will allow you to take advantage of the very beautiful view that this greenway will offer you. Nature will be at the rendezvous as well as the mills, the abbeys, the canals... This route allows you to travel 100 km from Périgueux to the limit of the Gironde ! On the program: rivers, canals, forests, parks, walks. Your efforts will take you to the footbridge of the Moulin du Duellas, a soothing and rejuvenating natural stopover!
I hope this article has made you want to discover the Dordogne and its superb hikes with your dog! The Dordogne is a rich department with many dog-friendly addresses to discover! With Musher, we will surely be tempted by an itinerant canoe trip as soon as we can! We can't wait to discover this activity!
Good day Wouafer's!