Hike through Charente and Haute-Vienne department around Mandragore from Brillac via Pleuvit, La Digardeche, Lacouture, Le Grand Pic, Villeflayoux, Demorange, La Forge, Le Breuil, Saint-Christophe, La Pigeasserie, La Courriere, Esse, Saint-Germain-de-Confolens and Laffy. Guest House, Bed and Breakfast, Hotel, Camping, Shelter, Inn.

Around Mandragore (Charente, Haute-Vienne)

86km

Mandrake is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Solanaceae family, native to the Mediterranean region. It is known for its fleshy, forked root, which resembles the silhouette of a man. This characteristic has earned it a reputation as a magical and evil plant, and it has been used in many traditions and beliefs. Mandrake is a toxic plant, and ingestion can cause hallucinations, convulsions, and even death. In Greek mythology, mandrake was associated with the goddess Aphrodite. It was believed to be a plant of love and fertility, and it was often used in magical potions. In Christian tradition, mandrake was associated with the devil. It was believed to be an evil plant, and it was often used in witchcraft rituals. In the Middle Ages, mandrake was believed to have many magical properties. It was said to be a powerful aphrodisiac, a cure for infertility, and a protection against evil spirits. Mandrake was also used in divination, and it was believed to be able to predict the future.

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Distance: 86km, Elevation maximum: 365m, Elevation minimum: 128m, Elevation gain uphill: 956m
IGN Maps: l'Isle-Jourdain (Vienne) (1829E). Oradour-sur-Glane (1930E). Brigueuil (1930O).

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Nearby paths:
Crossing Sylve d'Argenson (Deux-Sevres, Charente-Maritime)
Around Monts de Blond (Haute-Vienne)
Around Vienne Limousine (Vienne)
Around Monts d'Ambazac (Haute-Vienne)
GR®48 From La Ribiere (Haute-Vienne) to Chinon (Indre-et-Loire)

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Former holiday hotel with a garden along the Allier, L'Etoile Guest House is located in La Bastide-Puylaurent between Lozere, Ardeche, and the Cevennes in the mountains of Southern France. At the crossroads of GR®7, GR®70 Stevenson Path, GR®72, GR®700 Regordane Way (St Gilles), GR®470 Allier River springs and gorges, GRP® Cevenol, Ardechoise Mountains, Margeride. Numerous loop trails for hiking and one-day biking excursions. Ideal for a relaxing and hiking getaway.