 All
walks are graded according to the mixture of country
lane and footpath content and the number of points of
interest on the walk. Walks in general are well waymarked
with colour codes painted on trees and signs. Where
these are not marked then our guides give sufficient
detail to ensure that you do not get too lost, however
we always recommend taking a copy of the local Blue
Series map with you.
At Les Hirondelles cottages we have official maps and
guides detailing over 50 walks of varying distances
in the immediate vicinity, some starting literally on
the doorstep. All the guides and maps are there for
your use during your visit, or alternatively they can
be purchased at the tourist offices in the immediate
area for around 4 Euros. Our own database of completed
walks which you will find on this site is small but
ever growing - all are written either by our guests
or ourselves from first hand knowledge of the walk and,
therefore, provide much more detail  than
the official guides.
Within the Limousin region there are over 1800 km. of
recognised footpaths and 350km. of bridleways, enough
for the most demanding rambler. The Creuse region (in
particular the Monts d'Ambazac which is the location
of Les Hirondelles cottages) is rugged, wild, sparsely
populated, and largely forested. It provides a variety
of walks from short strolls to inter- regional walks
which span hundreds of kilometres.
Our own guides cover walks up to around 25km. and an
area within 30 minutes drive of the cottages - most
of the walks are from 8 to 15 km. The Monts d'Ambazac
rise to around 700 metres, Les Hirondelles itself is
at an altitude of 500 metres, so watch out if you are
walking in full sun in midsummer. Fortunately the forest
canopy provides much needed respite during very hot
conditions.
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