Walking calories off in the Dordogne – 8 days from £780 pp

The perfect way in which to enjoy gastronomic food without worrying about piling on the pounds is on Walks Worldwide’s 8 day Dordogne Encounters holiday departing any day in July or August. You will discover trails bursting with wild flowers, sunflower fields and orchards of walnuts between timeless villages built of sun-warmed stone.

Places visited include Rocamadour, Sarlat, Les Eyzies and Domme, all of which conjure up historic images of this delightful corner of south-western France. While you walk the baggage is transferred to your next night’s stop.

The holiday costs from £780 pp (two sharing), which includes 7 nights’ accommodation, most meals, baggage transfers, route notes and maps. A 14 night itinerary is also available from £1120 pp. Call 01524 242000 (www.walksworldwide.com).