La Gaillarde, a region in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France, offers a diverse landscape for outdoor activities. The area features a mosaic of natural habitats, including the limestone plateaus of the Causse Corrézien, the wetter environments of the Vézère Gorges with their deciduous forests, and the gentler hills and valleys of the Yssandonnais. This varied terrain supports several sports like hiking, road cycling, mountain biking, touring cycling, and more.
Outdoor enthusiasts exploring La Gaillarde will find more…
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4.1
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243
riders
52.5km
02:13
380m
380m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

177
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105km
05:09
1,320m
1,320m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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43.3km
01:48
300m
300m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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18.5km
00:47
140m
140m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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167
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44.7km
02:38
290m
290m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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29.6km
01:43
180m
180m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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31
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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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13.6km
00:48
90m
90m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.2
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39
hikers
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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30
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7.55km
01:59
60m
60m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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22
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14.8km
03:53
120m
120m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
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15
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11.1km
02:54
80m
80m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.3
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22
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42.5km
03:10
400m
400m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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58.7km
04:26
780m
780m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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55.9km
03:02
360m
360m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

14
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57.6km
03:47
620m
620m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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5.0
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28
runners
9.94km
01:02
50m
50m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

19
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9.22km
00:58
70m
70m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10.4km
01:11
60m
60m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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12.4km
01:18
30m
30m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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25.3km
01:37
240m
240m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

7
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Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3
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40.5km
02:36
450m
450m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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La Gaillarde offers a variety of outdoor activities, including Hiking, Road cycling, Mountain biking, Touring cycling, Jogging, and Gravel biking. The region features diverse landscapes suitable for different activity levels. More than 14,000 visitors have explored the area.
La Gaillarde provides diverse hiking experiences, from shorter excursions ideal for families to longer loops. Trails traverse limestone plateaus in the Causse Corrézien and deciduous forests in the Vézère Gorges. Explore available routes in the Hiking around La Gaillarde guide.
Yes, La Gaillarde offers several road cycling routes, with 7 routes specifically categorized for road cycling. The region's varied terrain includes gentler hills and valleys, providing options for different cycling preferences. Find routes in the Road Cycling Routes around La Gaillarde guide.
La Gaillarde is well-suited for mountain biking, featuring 4 dedicated MTB routes. The region's varied topography, including areas like the Causse Corrézien and Vézère Gorges, offers diverse terrain for mountain bikers. Consult the MTB Trails around La Gaillarde guide for more information.
La Gaillarde features diverse natural environments, including the limestone plateaus of the Causse Corrézien with unique flora, and the Vézère Gorges characterized by deciduous forests and wetlands. The Yssandonnais offers gentler hills and valleys. The region also contains protected areas under Natura 2000 and ZNIEFF designations.
The region offers shorter hikes that are ideal for families or brief excursions. The varied landscapes provide accessible options for different activity levels and ages. Recreational lakes like Lac du Causse also offer opportunities for family-friendly activities.
La Gaillarde is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 14,000 visitors having explored its routes. The region's 16 routes have received an average rating of 4.48 out of 5 stars from over 2,000 ratings. This indicates a high level of satisfaction among users.
Komoot offers several guides for La Gaillarde, covering various sports. These include Hiking around La Gaillarde, Road Cycling Routes around La Gaillarde, and MTB Trails around La Gaillarde. Additional guides are available for Touring cycling, Running, and Gravel biking.
The official tourism website for Brive-la-Gaillarde, which encompasses the La Gaillarde region, is brive-tourisme.com. This resource provides additional information about the area's attractions and services. The Brive-la-Gaillarde Tourist Office can be contacted for further assistance.
The Brive-la-Gaillarde Tourist Office can be reached by phone at +33 5 55 24 08 80. This number provides direct contact for inquiries regarding tourism in the La Gaillarde region. The office can offer assistance with planning visits and activities.
La Gaillarde features 3 dedicated touring cycling routes, allowing for exploration of the region's diverse landscapes at a more leisurely pace. These routes often pass through charming villages and natural areas. More information can be found in the Cycling around La Gaillarde guide.
The Causse Corrézien, located south of Brive, is characterized by limestone plateaus with poor, shallow soil. This environment supports unique flora adapted to drought, including wild orchids, juniper, and aromatic plants like thyme and wild lavender. It offers distinct landscapes for outdoor activities.
The Vézère Gorges contrast with the Causse Corrézien, featuring wetter areas and acidic soils. This environment supports deciduous forests of chestnut, oak, and beech, particularly along watercourses and slopes. Wetlands and riverbanks are home to willows, alders, and diverse aquatic flora.

