Dordogne – 6 nights

We enjoyed the progressive journey of the route and the variety of countryside from plateau to river valley. The notes and organisation were great. The quality of the food added another dimension. The booklet was excellent. It helped us prepare beforehand for the trip in terms of what to take and what to expect. The background information was a pleasure to read and gave us a wider view, feel and appreciation of the unique area. Thank you Emily for the personal and very readable view.. The descriptions and histories of the places on the route added tremendously to our enjoyment of the villages.

P&M Rawles, Inglewood, New Zealand - October 2023

The office service was amazing! Any help I could have needed was anticipated and addressed. The staff went way beyond my expectations in making this the best possible trip. Thank you!

Tom Kennedy, Grand Rapids, USA - September 2023

We are devotees of the format and repeat offenders with On Foot Holidays.

Anon, UK - September 2023

I LOVED the holiday. Well beyond my expectations. The walk along the Dordogne was gorgeous, and the destinations so well-chosen, surprising and fascinating. I am spoiled for hiking now, a nice walk in the woods just won't be good enough!

Melissa Berman, Fort Bragg, USA - September 2023

We really enjoyed the varied landscapes over the course of the walk and there was something special each day.

Jenny McInerney, Pasadena, Australia - September 2023

I had looked at several other walk companies for the region. The choice of villages, the lengths of the daily walks, and the possibility of shortening some of them, made On Foot my top choice. We especially loved all the beautiful villages. The different kinds of countryside were fascinating - forests, meadows, plowed fields, riverbanks.

Steve and Sue, New Haven, USA - June 2023

We loved the area - flowers, insects, astonishing amount of butterflies, cuckoos, a kingfisher, noisy frogs, the small-scale agriculture, the ancient buildings. The walking was just right for us and we took the lifts as the weather was a bit hot.

P Nettelfield, Bristol, UK - June 2023

Emily contacted me, met me briefly on my first day and even gave me some home-made biscuits. It was reassuring to me to have this contact as I was walking alone and this was my first time to do this, so much appreciated, and it was above and beyond what I expected.

I really appreciated the good communication through the booking process, the availability of a friendly local contact person, the reassurance of the GPS app, the interesting walking routes, the clear directions. I thoroughly enjoyed my walk and can't think of any improvements to suggest.

J Wenner, ACT, Australia - May 2023

There aren't a lot of Dordogne walks to compare but On Foot's website was very clear about the route and where you would stay. Then my first phone call with Debbie was completely convincing as she had actually done the walk and knew the area. Always easier to book with a company that has someone with first-hand knowledge.

Local contact Emily went above and beyond the call of duty. We loved her. She couldn't have done more and really changed the whole vibe of our holiday which up until Brive had been quite taxing (cancelled flights). She was like a good friend.

Carol Wright, Toronto, Canada - May 2023

The walking was wonderful, with carefully thought out routes and beauty at every turn. Hotels were great. We felt well cared for.

Jane von Bergen, Philadelphia, USA - May 2023

This was a perfect holiday, route and planning were excellent as was the choice of hotels which got better each day. Everything ran to plan and everyone was so helpful. It far exceeded my expectations, possibly you undersell yourselves! Pont de l'Ouysse: This was an outstanding experience. Perfect location, amazing views, fabulous team nothing was a problem and one of the best dinners I have ever had. This was top quality French dining.

Alan Simms, Biddenham, UK - April 2023

This route is our favorite to date among On Foot's many offerings. This region is truly 'unspoilt' and the lodgings are well chosen. An ideal destination for Fall in particular.

We'd expected perfectly adequate lodging throughout, but we were then quite bowled over by the excellence of the three final lodging spots, each of which featured rooms and kitchens and design elements of a very high order.

Peter Laarman, Providence, USA - September 2022

The transit of the luggage worked brilliantly and being able to rely on this made a big difference. The same goes for the walking notes which were supremely reliable.

The most rewarding aspect was the vast variety of experiences crammed into a week - scenery, hotels, and great gastronomic experiences.

Alexander MacIntyre, Aberdeen, UK - May 2022

Auberge du Vieux Port - Lovely place overlooking the river. The proprietor was charming and the dinner was superb, especially the flaming pudding.

Caroline Croft, London, UK - April 2022

We loved the whole thing, being able to get away and have a change of scene. I love the high limestone plateau with the oak, chestnut, beech and maple woods - such beautiful colours at this time of year.

Good walking on some beautiful paths through attractive countryside and pretty villages.

Nick & Diana Brewer, Norwich, UK - October 2021

What we liked most was the wonderful walking - one of the best On Foot holidays we've enjoyed in this respect - because nearly all the walking was on footpaths and very little on roads, and the countryside was quite beautiful. As an added bonus, it being autumn, the fruit was literally dropping off the trees - apples, plums and we sated ourselves on ripe figs!

The distances each day and the balance between easy, medium and slightly harder were well explained and easily managed (given that we are probably rather older than the average On Footer).

Jane Irons, Lewes, UK - September 2019