Escouach loop in PUJOLS - Castillon-Pujols Tourism

Distance: 18,6 km

Elevation: 210 D +

Elevation: 210 D-

Departure: PUJOLS

Loop

Cultural

Nature (fauna, flora)

Panels: Orange

Campaigns

Forests

Walking

Strolling along Duration: 5:45pm Difficulty : Average

Overlooking the Dordogne Valley, the charming commune of Pujols-sur-Dordogne is crossed by the peaceful Escouach stream. You will have the pleasure of immersing yourself in a calm atmosphere, surrounded by the magnificent surrounding landscapes, composed of vineyards and forests.

Equipments & services

Others

Animals accepted: yes

Update date: 2026-01-01 23:32:21

Points of interest

Eglise Saint-Pierre

Eglise Saint-Etienne

Church of Saint-Etienne

Eglise Notre-Dame

Notre-Dame Church

Your itinerary

PUJOLS

Getting to the starting point

Start date

The hike begins at the town hall, Place du 14 Juillet. Proceed to the roundabout and continue straight ahead. Turn right onto Place du Général de Gaulle.

Step 2

After passing the square, turn right into the small street and go down the stairs. At the bottom of the street, turn left and head down the dead end, Rue du Lavoir. Pass the washhouse and climb the hill to the place called Le Bourdieu.

Step 3

Take the small sunken path that runs alongside the stone wall and then follow the woods and vines to a limestone path.

Step 4

Follow it to reach a small paved road at Lafuge. At the end of this road, turn right onto the D232. Go down to Carcaillet and pass the two speed bumps.

Step 5

At the end of the 30 km/h zone, turn left and directly opposite, towards the place called Marac. At the end of the small road, turn right to cross the limestone path between the vines. After the last rows of vines, turn left to descend into the woods.

Step 6

At the edge of the woods, turn left onto the pebble path and follow it. After the small grove, turn right and continue along the grassy path. Cross the Escouach River and, after the first plot of vines, turn left and go around the woods.

Step 7

Turn right onto the small grassy path through the woods. When you reach the vineyard, turn right and then left to reach the paved road, where you turn right. At the stop sign, turn left onto the D232, pass the Chais de Vaure and the château, and continue on the D232.

Step 8

Turn right into the vineyard path and then keep right again to walk alongside the woods. After the plot of new vines, turn left and then right to enter the woods. At the end of the woods, turn left and continue until you reach the D126.

Step 9

Turn left and then turn right at the bend. Follow the path between the vines, skirting the plots on the right towards the place called Phillipon. After the grove, turn left and continue until you reach the road where you turn left. Continue until you reach the first intersection.

Step 10

Turn right to reach the village of Ruch. Stay straight ahead at the intersection to reach the town hall, then continue right along the cemetery to pass the church. After the church, take the small grassy path on the left. When you reach the D232, turn left to go up to the corner of the cemetery.

Step 11

Continue right towards Blaignac. At the bend after the car park, turn right and follow the road. Pass through the places called Faugère, Réglade and Rameyre to reach the Grangeotte intersection.

Step 12

Turn right. At the end of the road, turn left towards Clautre. At the intersection, continue straight ahead, still towards Clautre, until you reach a Y-junction.

Step 13

Turn left into the woods and then follow the path between the vines. You'll then reach a small paved road in Peline, then Pelletant.

Step 14

Turn right, go down, cross the bridge over the Escouarch and arrive at a T-junction.

Step 15

Turn left and continue to the next T-junction, where you stay right to reach the village of Doulezon. As you climb, you can see the church steeple. At the stop sign, turn left and walk past the church.

Step 16

After this, and just after the 30 km/h zone, turn left at the house. Follow the path between the vines and arrive at a small tarmac road.

Step 17

Continue right then left at the first intersection. Reach the places called Béros and Luchet by continuing straight ahead.

Step 18

Continue through the cul-de-sac and join the grassy path past the house. Follow this path to the small tarmac road. Walk a few meters along this road and turn right towards the place called Pilat.

Step 19

At the stop sign, turn right again onto the D18. Then take the second road on the left towards Peyronnin and come to a fork after the Moulin de Marchemal.

Step 20

Follow the road to the left around the bend and keep this road to pass the places called Fourreau and Nioton.

Step 21

At the intersection with the D232, go straight ahead towards the church. Turn left just after the cemetery onto Rue du Couvent. Then turn right to pass behind the old Château de Pujols, which is now occupied by the town hall. You can enjoy the view of the church and the Dordogne Valley. Go down the small path to reach the road. Turn left and then left again at the roundabout to return to Place du 14 Juillet.