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Sacred River of Dreams

admin — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 20:47:07 +0000

Walking Dordogne offers yet another adventure of a lifetime. Sacred River of Dreams takes you on a Canoeing / Hiking exploration adventure down the Vezere River. Our Prehistoric ancestors has lived, and roamed the Vezere Valley for more than 460,000 years. The Vezere Valley is known as the “Prehistoric Capital of the World” People from all around the world come to the Vezere Valley for famous Prehistoric sites such as Lascaux and Font de Gaume. Sacred River of Dreams doesn’t take you to these “Touristy” places, we take you to the unmapped, unknown and unforgettable places our ancestors called “Home”
For more info visit : www.walkingdordogne.com

Dordogne Mayhem

admin — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 19:46:19 +0000

Dordogne Mayhem is without doubt one of the best Mountain Biking Trails in the Dordogne. Dordogne Mayhem offers numerous loops that can be combined with each other. This trail(s) is a one way system, so serious riders can open up without the fear of having someone coming the opposite direction. Depending on each individuals preference, there are unlimted possibilities, from very fast single tracks, sharp and mild switchbacks, numerous whoopie doo’s, and even a section for the downhill warriors ( this section requires full body armour and full suspension bike)
Anyone looking to spend a few hours of Mountain Biking fun in the Dordogne, shoud seriously consider this trail.

Devils Playground

admin — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 03:03:48 +0000

Devils Playground is Walking Dordogne’s latest Mountain biking adventure.
A 2 – 3 hour strenuous loop with some brutal up’s and downs.
Takkle the “Devils Backbone” try and get past the guardian of the ”Seven Brothers” scream down “Satans Fury” and get out of “Hells Gorge” in one piece!!..
Are you up for this?..
Become one of the elite, and venture onto the Devils Playground.

Going Underground

admin — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 20:12:55 +0000

Going Underground this adventure can be added to, or combined with most of our Vezere Valley hikes. ** This adventure is suitable for most people, but requires a high level of fitness, the ability to clamber, and are not claustrophobic.

We have spent 2 years exploring the caves, and beyond. “Going Underground” is NOT a “Potholing” adventure, but an adventure for hikers that want to experience another world underground.
These caves, chambers and tunnels have been used for 1000’s of years, and they played an extremely important role during the Second World War, where they were used by the French Resistance.

Tour of the Dordogne Valley

admin — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 18:20:44 +0000

The Dordogne Valley is without doubt the most scenic and interesting region in Europe.
Nowhere else in the world can you visibly travel through more than 460,000 years of history .
From the Prehistoric caves, shelters and troglodytes of the Vezere Valley, to the Medieval castles, forts, bastides and other strong holds of the Dordogne Valley
On the Tour of the Dordogne Valley you will get to see the main highlights the region has to offer.

Prehistoric Dwellings of the Vezere Valley

admin — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 00:36:36 +0000

Evidence of our ancestors living in the Vezere Valley dates back to more than 460,000 years ago. Our oldest ancestors were Nomads that would follow the herds of wild animals trekking through the Valley. These ancestors would stay in caves and nomadic shelters. Later on, our ancestors started to settle in the vezere valley, and their homes became more permanent.

On the Prehistoric Dwellings of the Vezere Valley excursion, we take you on a tour of some excellent unmapped Troglodytes, caves, shelters, overhangs and nomadic dwellings. We will explain “hands on” why, when, where, what and how our ancestors survived and thrived in the Vezere Valley.

Valley of Caves

admin — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 00:16:27 +0000

The Valley of Caves * round trip * 9+ hours but can be combined with other hikes to make it longer or shorter ** must be fit and adventurous

The Valley of Caves tour, is a 9+ hour hike for the “die hards” it is a strenuous version of the “Ode to the Neanderthal” hike. On this thrill seeking, adrenaline pumping hike, you will get dirty, you will get tired, you will be cursing, but you will have the best time of your life!! On this trip of a lifetime we go prepared with camelbacks, headtorches, and extra batteries. We venture deep into caves, crawling into caverns, follow an ancient once river now cave, we will climb to hidden caves, and lots more, If it’s caves you want to see, then Welcome to the “Valley of Caves”

Accommodation Ferme de Tayac

admin — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 21:22:36 +0000

Most people visiting the Vezere and Dordogne Valley have an interest in history, so why not stay a few nights in an historic B&B in the heart of it all?. B&B Ferme de Tayac, a 12th century former farmhouse / monastery ideally situated in Les Eyzies de Tayac, in the heart of the Vezere Valley, known as the “Prehistoric Capital of the World” B&B Ferme de Tayac is a must place to stay if you are visiting the Dordogne, since it officially opened to the public 2 years ago, it has been rated the #1 B&B accommodation both years running. B&B Ferme de Tayac is a 12th Century former Monastery farmhouse, lived in and run by the Monks who owned and worked the land for hundreds of years. Located in the heart of the Vezere Valley in the picturesque small village of Tayac, just 8 minutes walk from the center of Les Eyzies. In 2001 Suzanne & Mike purchased Ferme de Tayac after it had been unoccupied for over 10 years. It was in a sorry state, and was deemed dangerous and a hazzard. It took Suzanne & Mike 7 years to bring Ferme de Tayac back to it’s former glory. With among other things, meter thick walls, rooms built into solid rock, oak beam structures, and bedrooms in former monks quarters make Ferme de Tayac a speacial and very unique place to stay whilst visiting the Dordogne, and it is not hard to see why Ferme de Tayac has been the travellers choice of accommodation for 2 years. For more and updated info on Ferme de Tayac please visit their official web site http://www.fermedetayac.com/

Canoe and Hike the Vezere River

admin — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 01:58:36 +0000

Canoeing & Canoe / Hike the Vezere River

Both the Dordogne and Vezere are named after the rivers that cut through the area. A lot has changed over the years, 1000’s of years to be precise.
Ever since “Man” came and settled in the Vezere Valley, the sheer limestone cliffs have been ideal spots to use as shelters, safe from the dangers that our ancestors faced, wild animals, severe weather, and other tribes.
Some of Dordogne’s best kept secrets are still to be found along the rivers, and only accessible by canoe or canoe / hike.

Our canoe trips leave at the crack of dawn, chances are you will spot deer, wild boar, otters, buzzards, kingfishers, fox and plenty of other wildlife.
We will pass Chateaus, ancient farmhouses, troglodytes and caves, and this is all on the way to our exploring grounds

Ode to the Neanderthal

admin — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 01:29:41 +0000

99.999% of people visiting the Dordogne, do just that,.. visit!!..
The remaining 0.001% come to the Dordogne to EXPORE!!
Walking Dordogne takes you on yet another unforgettable trip, the “Ode to the Neaderthal” an all thrill of explorations of unmapped caves of the Vezere Valley.. See it to believe it, be one of very few people to pay an “Ode to the Neanderthal”

Highlights of Ode to the Neanderthal are

Unmapped Caves, caves and more caves
Prehistoric and Medieval Troglodytes ( unmapped)
Rock Shelters
Rock Ledges
Stunning views of the Vezere Valley
Prehistoric former river
Underground Cavern with fantastic Stalactites and Stalacnites
Lots more