Exciting
sports & adventures
The Dordogne offers a wide range of activities for the sportive mind and adrenaline lover.
Golf
To the average golfer, the Dordogne does not immediately come to mind as a popular golf destination. Nevertheless, it boasts some beautiful, challenging and sometimes physical (undulating) golf courses.
Cycling
The Périgord Noir is exquisite cycling territory.
The rolling countryside is hilly, and in some parts, nearly mountainous, and coveted by cyclists wanting a bit more of a challenge on a bike trip. Tourist offices will be happy to suggest lots of possible cycling routes and provide maps – the focus in France will usually be on road cycling but most towns will also have VTT / off-road cycling nearby as well.
For more info:
Cycling routes in the Dordogne
Walking
The Dordogne is a stunningly beautiful part of France and its woods and valleys are criss-crossed with hundreds of walks.
The whole Dordogne region is suitable for walking – away from the main routes even the roads are quiet enough to walk all year around. Discover prehistoric caves, medieval ruins, castles, beautiful villages, lush nature and much more.
For more info:
Organised hikes by Walking Dordogne
Canoeing
The Dordogne valley is one of the most popular places in the world for canoeing and kayaking.
Bordered by glorious cliff-top chateaux, postcard-pretty villages and dense forests, the river that meanders through the Dordogne valley is one of the world’s loveliest spots for canoeing, over sparkling waters lively with shoals of fish and past riverbanks populated by herons, egrets and kingfishers.
For more info:
Canoeing & boats of Lascaux-Dordogne
Overview of all rivers and trips in the Dordogne, in French
Horseback riding
Whether you have several years of experience as a rider or are a beginner, you’ll enjoy the ride.
Monitors reveal the best trails in the forest, allowing each visitor to discover the beauty and wildlife of the landscapes of the Vézère Valley at his own pace, on horses that are very well adapted to this type of excursion.
For more info:
Horseback riding in the Périgord
Hot air ballooning
Live a unique experience and fly over the Dordogne valleys, hills, green meadows, towns and villages and many castles.
You’ll fall in love with its varied landscapes, architecture and unspoilt breathtaking scenery.
Hot air ballooning from Hautefort, 10 min from Chateau de Redon (site in French)