Welcome to Corrézien Causse. Initially you follow this course you will discover the forest Couzage, the circus Ladoue, then you can stroll on the 'circum lake' 'along the lake and then you will reach the plateau on the bare Mountain down into the valley Sorpt and again reach the plateau. You will also discover the changing diversity of the landscape and flora. The sight of dolmens back you into the past. The villages of La Roche, Le Soulier, Rosiers, Lacoste and Chartrier-Ferriere will offer perspectives on stone buildings, covered in slate. Along the way, crosses, mills, castles, bread oven, laundry... You will discover a rich built heritage.
21 km
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max. 321 m
min. 123 m
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Saint Loup church of the 12th century.. The high altar dates from the end the 17th-beginning of 18th century. It is wooden golden and polychromatic and would be due to the chisel of the sculptor Jean Lachèze from Brive. Two big statues represent Saint Peter and Saint Loup.
The church of chasteaux, built on a rock peak, offers from its entrance an incomparable view on the Lac du Causse. " The church of Chasteaux, by its dominant position, is a very interesting example of religious architecture of Corrèze. Even if the parish is old, the current state shows a construction appearing to go back to the end of the XVth century: bend intersections of the ribs in prismatic nervures and keys of very round shape. "
100ha : Supervised swimming, fishing, children’s games. Water sports centre (all year round except Christmas holidays) with windsurfing, sailing, canoeing and kayaking, stand up paddle, rowing and pedalos. Water-skiing club. Other activities: mountain-biking centre, 18-hole golf course nearby.
To the southwest of Brive-la-Gaillarde, the Causse and its lake await you for a moment of relaxation or sports. An ideal place, 10 minutes from Brive city centre, for a walk, a picnic on the beach or for water sports activities. Available in season: canoe, paddle, pedal boat, mountain bike hire, rock climbing. It is also the ideal place to practice rowing. Numerous sporting events (triathlon, orienteering races, foot races, etc.) take place here throughout the year. Don't miss the Montagne Pelée site and its breathtaking view, the village of Chasteaux from where you can see the lake from above. A vast network of marked hiking trails allows you to discover this area.
Balisage pédestre : Orange
Tel: 05 55 85 44 85