Whether you decide to come by car, public transport, or bicycle, all roads lead to the Dordogne Valley .
Whatever your choice, we've compiled the main routes here to help you plan your journey. You'll also find a comparison tool for different modes of transport, developed by ADEME, to help you make a more responsible choice for your next trip.
Where are we located?
Safaraid, a weekend idea
Looking for an original weekend getaway idea?
We're at:
- 1 hour 30 minutes from Limoges
- 2.5 hours from Bordeaux
- 2.5 hours from Toulouse
- 5 hours 30 minutes from Paris
The Dordogne Valley
In the heart of the Dordogne Valley, we are close to you:
- 15 minutes from Martel and Gluges
- 15 minutes from Carennac
- 20 minutes from Souillac (bus available in Souillac in the morning)
- 20 minutes from Collonges-la-Rouge
- 30 minutes from Rocamadour and the Padirac Cave
- 40 minutes from Brive-la-Gaillarde
- Less than an hour from the Lascaux Caves
I choose to come by train
Vayrac Base (walks and hikes)
The best-served train station is St-Denis-près-Martel (4km from the Vayrac ). It receives regular trains from Brive-la-Gaillarde (several per day). From there, you can reach the village center on foot or by taxi (with prior reservation).
Vayrac station is served by TER regional trains from Brive-la-Gaillarde or Aurillac (one per day). It is the closest station for reaching the village center on foot.
St-Sozy base
does not have a train station. The nearest station is Souillac , located approximately 12 km away. From Souillac, it is possible to take a Lio regional bus or a taxi (with prior reservation).
SNCF website
Because the train is an essential means of transport to reduce your carbon footprint during your holidays, we invite you to consult the SNCF website to book your next tickets.
I prefer to come by bus
The regional LIO network (Occitanie) offers several useful summer routes (from June to September):
- Line 877 : Souillac – St-Sozy – Rocamadour – Biars/Cère
- Line 888 : Souillac – Martel – St-Denis-Près-Martel
Schedules and routes vary depending on the season. It is recommended to consult the website lio-occitanie.fr or contact the tourist office for more details.
LiO, transport in Occitanie
Whether you are coming to our Safaraid bases or exploring the Dordogne Valley area, the Occitanie region offers you many transport options, including summer bus routes.
I would like to come by bike
La Vagabonde® or V87 is a cycle route of over 500 km . Starting in Montluçon in the Allier department, this cycling route goes to Montech in the Tarn-et-Garonne department, passing through the Creuse, Corrèze, and Lot departments. The route is a mix of greenways and low-traffic roads, and is suitable for experienced cyclists.
This route passes close to our Monceaux base and in front of our Vayrac and St-Sozy bases.
Our best feature? We have a bicycle parking area where you can lock up your bikes.
➜ Read also “Coming to Safaraid ’s by bike”
What if I tried carpooling?
Numerous carpooling options are available to and from Brive or Souillac through apps like BlaBlaCar . With a bit of luck, you might even find a ride that drops you off even closer to our bases…
What if I have an electric car?
Several charging stations are available to you in the Dordogne Valley !
And why not by taxi?
Arno Taxi
Taxi service from Saint-Denis-Lès-Martel station and on demand.
Auriel Taxi Ambulance
Taxi service in Vayrac to take you from the train station to the location of your choice.