The architecture and heritage of Saint-Victour and its mysteriesDeparture from in front of the church. Go back to the D 979. At the crossroads, turn left and go along the departmental road. 200 metres further on, turn right onto a slightly sloping path. A few metres further on, at the Y-junction, go straight on, ignoring a path on your right. After having crisscrossed the undergrowth, the route leads to a trail lined with dry stone walls.At the crossroads, turn left, leaving a farmhouse on the right. The path goes down in a valley then skirts the edge of a wood. At the intersection, turn right and go through the village of Barbazanges.At the crossroads, turn left. 30 metres further on, bear right onto the track. At the next two intersections, turn right until you reach some buildings. Continue straight ahead until you reach the road, then turn right, leaving a farm on the left. At the junction after the house, turn left to join the path to l'étang Noir.Go around to the left of the lake. Cross the dike. Continue as far as the road and turn left to return to the D 979 passing in front of the town hall of Saint-Victour. Cross the departmental road and go down to the church.
In front of the church, Saint-Victour
This hike has a shorter route (6.5 km) which is described in a fact sheet.
Arriving at Saint-Victour from Ussel, via the D 979, take the first road on the right at the entrance to the village, towards the church.
Water is the principal landscape element on this hike. But before reaching the Etang Noir, the woodland and undergrowth and its delicious freshness will quickly reveal the charm of this route. Birdsong, a few stone walls and an old bread oven will guide you to the banks of the pond. Peaceful and green, l'étang Noir, the Black Pond is an invitation to rest and daydream, for those who would like to imagine themselves walking on this mysterious island...
In front of the church, Saint-Victour
In front of the church, Saint-Victour