The Gimel, Murel and Autoire waterfalls

Heritage, yes, but not just that! After wandering through the narrow streets of our Gaillard villages, you're probably looking for a spot of fresh air.

Then head for Gimel-les-Cascades, near Tulle, for a refreshing walk beside three waterfalls. Then head to the village of Albussac, near Argentat-sur-Dordogne, to admire the Murel waterfalls. Continue your journey to Autoire, Most Beautiful Villages of France in the Lot department, to discover its marvellous waterfall. In short, three places to refresh yourself, all within easy reach of Brive.

5 good reasons to discover the Gimel, Murel and Autoire waterfalls

Admire the 143-metre drop formed by the three Gimel waterfalls.
Stroll through the Parc Vuillier and enjoy its lush vegetation.
Admire the various waterfalls forming the Murel cascades.
Discover the flora and fauna of the site by following the 7.6 km "Les cascades de Murel" hiking trail.
Marvel at the 30-metre-high Autoire waterfall and the natural cirque in which it is set.

The waterfalls of Gimel

In Gimel, there are three waterfalls on the river La Montane: the 45-metre-high Grand Saut, the 38-metre-high Redole and the 60-metre-high Queue de Cheval. In total, the Gimel waterfalls are 143 metres high. Abel Hugo, Victor Hugo's brother, described them in his book La France pittoresque in 1883.

For keen hikers, there are a number of signposted routes along the waterfalls in the Parc Vuillier, named after the painter Gaston Vuillier who conceived the idea of creating the park between 1893 and 1899.
Appropriate footwear is essential for descending the slope leading to the waterfalls. Allow an hour to walk around the park.

The Murel waterfalls in the Dordogne Valley

Get away from it all, but not too far, just for a nature break! The Murel waterfalls at Albussac near Argentat-sur-Dordogne are waiting for you. To do it right, don't forget good walking shoes and set off on an almost 8km walk along the "Les cascades de Murel" hiking trail.

As you make your way along, you'll hear the roar of water, and what a surprise: there are several waterfalls in succession in the steep, wooded gorges of the Franche-Valeine: the Cascade de la Prade (25 metres), the Grande Cascade (13 metres) and two smaller waterfalls, 1.5 metres and 4 metres. They tumble through a maze of rocks before returning to the calm and serenity of the Dordogne.

The Autoire waterfall in the Lot department

Why not take a diversion through the Lot to discover another waterfall? In the Dordogne Valley, theAutoire waterfall flows through the heart of a natural cirque at a height of 30 metres, making it the highest waterfall in the département.

To admire it, you'll need to follow a 1.2 km hiking trail, starting from the car park on the outskirts of the village. Don't forget to bring a good pair of shoes!

Practical information

Where are the Gimel waterfalls?

The village of Gimel-les-Cascades is 12km north-west of Tulle and around 40km from Brive. It takes around 40 minutes to get there by car from Brive.

Information you need to know about the Gimel waterfalls

The site is open from 1 March to 1 November and there is a charge for admission.
The ticket office is located below the village, as close as possible to the waterfalls.
The use of pushchairs is not recommended. You should bring a baby carrier.
The site is not accessible to people with reduced mobility and is not recommended for people with heart problems.
The village has several parking areas.
Pets are welcome.

Further information from the Tulle en Corrèze tourist office on 05 55 26 59 61.

Where are the Murel waterfalls?

Located in the town of Albussac, the Murel waterfalls are 15km from Argentat-sur-Dordogne and around 40km from Brive. The drive from Brive takes between 40 and 55 minutes.

Information you need to know about the Murel waterfalls

Access to the site is free all year round. Please note: swimming is prohibited.
The free car park is a 5-minute walk away.
A picnic area is available on site.

For more information about walks, contact the Dordogne Valley Tourist Office on 05 65 33 22 00.

Where is the Autoire waterfall?

The village of Autoire is around 20km from Rocamadour and around 50km from Brive. It takes around 1 hour to get there by car from Brive.

Information about the Autoire waterfall

Access to the site is free.
There is a charge for parking on the outskirts of Autoire.

For more information about walks, contact the Dordogne Valley Tourist Office on 05 65 33 22 00.

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