Claix Millstone Quarries loop from Roullet
Claix Millstone Quarries loop from Roullet
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Claix Millstone Quarries loop from Roullet
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9.07km
120m
Hiking
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: May 6, 2026
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Start point
Bus stop
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2.26 km
Claix Millstone Quarries
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Points of interest in the Meulières de Claix en Périgord:
Exploitation of millstones:
Millstone manufacturing: The stones extracted from the millstones were used to make millstones, which were used to grind grain in mills. This industry was essential to the local economy, particularly during the Middle Ages and up until the 19th century.
Quality stone: The millstone rock of Claix was particularly prized for its hardness and durability, which made it a material of choice for the region's millers.
Geological heritage:
Characteristics of millstone: Millstone is a porous siliceous rock that has an ideal texture for grinding. Its resistance to wear made it possible to manufacture high-quality millstones, used in water or wind mills.
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9.07 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
5.92 km
2.03 km
722 m
398 m
Surfaces
4.05 km
2.45 km
2.29 km
137 m
136 m
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Elevation
Highest point (130 m)
Lowest point (60 m)
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