Discover Maurens: Hiking and Heritage

Hiking trails, a southern limestone landscape and historical heritage give Maurens several facets. The Boucle du Rocher Pointu combines distance, time required and elevation gain into practical planning details. The Boucle des Hameaux, by contrast, focuses on signposts and junctions. Several other hiking trails cross the commune, including a section of the Way of St James.

Hiking and navigation

The Boucle du Rocher Pointu starts at the Salle des fêtes in Maurens. It is 5.5 kilometres long, takes 1 hour and 30 minutes, and has an elevation gain of 112 metres. You can factor in the distance, estimated time and elevation gain together when planning your day. Check trail conditions before setting out, as route details may be revised. The elevation gain indicates the total ascent.

A signpost near the church provides directions for the Boucle des Hameaux. The route description takes you along the road to the left of the town hall, then along the first path on the left. The two routes also differ in how you navigate them: for the Boucle du Rocher Pointu, distance, duration and elevation gain help you assess the hike; for the Boucle des Hameaux, signposts and junctions are the key guides.

Along the hiking trails, you can discover a hilly landscape with a limestone character in the south of Maurens. The several trails that cross the commune offer different points of reference for planning. The section of the Way of St James adds a historical and cultural dimension to the local hiking trails.

Local history and heritage

The Menhir de Lacoste, a triangular rock of unknown origin, lies near a hiking trail. Its shape is clearly described, while its origins remain unknown. The menhir stands alongside other local landmarks, each with its own story.

Sainte-Marie Church in Maurens houses an 18th-century altar cross. It has been listed as a protected object since 29 May 1974. The two dates refer to different things: the century indicates when the cross was made, while the date marks the start of its protected status.

The quarries of Maurens also tell a story of changing uses. In the 19th century, they were worked to extract building stone; in the 20th century, they were converted into mushroom farms. The named sites include La Tour, Le Maine and Le Codert. The shift from extracting building stone to mushroom farming illustrates how the use of these places has changed over time.

The spring of Ladoux is one of the fountains and springs of Maurens and supplies drinking water to about ten communes. This brings water supply into the picture as part of local life, alongside the landscape, trails and cultural heritage.

Discover more destinations: Montagnac-La-Crempse, Saint-Pierre-De-Frugie, Nanthiat, Sainte-Orse, Saint-Amand-De-Vergt, Saussignac, La Bachellerie, Saint-Martin-Le-Pin.

For the overview of the wider area: Dordogne.