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The Bois des Jonquilles in Alvignac
Association / Club / Walk leader
6.11 mi
+794 ft
-787 ft
3h 30
Easy
Departure from Alvignac (Lot)
This route takes you to the Salmière spring, the site of Fort de Cantal and an astonishing fortified caselle.
The name of the village of Alvignac comes from the name of a man named Alvinius, who lived in Gallo-Roman times, to which the possessive suffix "acum" was added.
Route of the Fountains and Washhouses in Alvignac
Visorando Member
4.08 mi
+568 ft
-564 ft
2h 20
Moderate
Departure from Alvignac (Lot)
A very lovely route, offering the chance to discover the fountains and washhouses around Alvignac. The first part of the route follows a small road, and the second part takes you along paths and through woodland.
Double circular loop starting from Rocamadour station
4.86 mi
+200 ft
-213 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Rocamadour (Lot)
A very pleasant walk starting from Rocamadour station, including a visit to the village of Blanat; the route is flat and suitable for children, with half of the route in the shade.
Rocamadour via quiet paths
13.00 mi
+1,437 ft
-1,460 ft
7h 15
Difficult
Departure from Rignac (Lot) (Lot)
This circuit allows you to discover Rocamadour as the pilgrims who came on foot did, the causse to the south of the citadel and the Alzou valley with its old mills.
Moulin du Saut and Moulin de Tournefeuille mills
4.83 mi
+587 ft
-587 ft
2h 45
Moderate
Departure from Rocamadour (Lot)
Beautiful course, above and in the Alzou valley, visiting two mills: the Moulin du Saut (fortified mill of the 12th century) and the Moulin de Tournefeuille.
The ruins of the Saut and Tournefeuille mills
2.77 mi
+423 ft
-449 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Gramat (Lot)
A lovely walk, very pleasant in summer, well sheltered by the Alzou valley. The ruins of the mills will delight children and adults alike.
Rocamadour, the sacred city of the Lot, which hides many wonders
2.57 mi
+719 ft
-702 ft
1h 50
Difficult
Departure from Rocamadour (Lot)
As well as its breathtaking beauty, Rocamadour is a tiny village, yet one that harbours a unique architectural and spiritual heritage. The steep, cobbled streets transport you to another era, right at the heart of history. With 216 steps and 1,000 years of history, this village in the Lot conceals millennia-old treasures on the cliffside.
Perched above the Gorges de l'Alzou, Rocamadour is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful villages in France.
The Gouffre de Padirac and its surroundings
11.15 mi
+1,624 ft
-1,647 ft
6h 35
Moderate
Departure from Padirac (Lot)
This day hike allows you to discover the Gouffre de Padirac and the listed villages of Loubressac and Autoire. From the promontory, you can enjoy a splendid view of the valley.
Snail trails starting from Rocamadour
11.97 mi
+1,175 ft
-1,175 ft
6h 30
Moderate
Departure from Rocamadour (Lot)
Magnificent Vallée des Moulins. A 19 km circuit with no major difficulties. Spectacular landscapes, natural curiosities and, everywhere, in an arid and barren environment, the mark of man's struggle to survive.
GPS essential
The Pilgrim 2
4.92 mi
+787 ft
-787 ft
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from Rocamadour (Lot)
Offering a magnificent overview of the landscapes of the Causses du Quercy Regional Natural Park around Rocamadour, this hike takes you into a breathtaking site at the heart of a thousand-year-old pilgrimage dedicated to the Virgin Mary, a major Christian site since the Middle Ages and classified as a Grand Site d'Exception in the Midi-Pyrénées region.
This hike partly follows the previously published hike 1: see link in Practical Information. It is slightly shorter and has a lower elevation gain.
The pilgrim
6.72 mi
+1,178 ft
-1,191 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Rocamadour (Lot)
With a magnificent overview of the landscapes of the Causses du Quercy Regional Nature Park around Rocamadour, this hike takes you into a breathtaking site at the heart of a thousand-year-old pilgrimage dedicated to the Virgin Mary, a major Christian site since the Middle Ages and classified as a Grand Site d'Exception in the Midi-Pyrénées region.
Around Gramat Animal Park
4.31 mi
+174 ft
-174 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Gramat (Lot)
Flat route around Gramat Animal Park. The first part is on the Causse plateau in the meadows, with beautiful views of the villages and hills. From point (5), we go around the animal park where you can see a few animals.
The Cirque de Floirac along the Dordogne river
8.39 mi
+807 ft
-787 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Montvalent (Lot)
Between cliffs and river, undergrowth and rocks, a beautiful walk awaits. The Floirac cirque, the banks of the Dordogne, the cliffs of Gluges and the village of Floirac.
Around Montvalent
4.93 mi
+633 ft
-630 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Montvalent (Lot)
A short walk in the vicinity of Montvalent, mostly through woodland until you reach the plateau, before returning to the village. The resurgence at the start of the route and the view from the heights of Montvalent before you arrive are the two main points of interest on this route. No significant difficulty or private roads.
Cabouy and Saint-Sauveur sinkholes circular loop
5.09 mi
+554 ft
-581 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Rocamadour (Lot)
Starting from the Col de Magès, a circular route that takes you to the Gouffre de Cabouy and the Gouffre Saint-Sauveur.
The resurgences are most spectacular to see in winter, spring and autumn when the water flow is greater, and on a day with clear skies, which will give beautiful colours to the gushing waters. But it’s different every time, so the best thing is still to go and discover them for yourself.
Unfortunately, there is an 800-metre stretch along the road that cannot be avoided without a major detour, but the rest of the walk takes you along paths through some very beautiful, quiet spots.
Château des Anglais in Autoire
1.57 mi
+528 ft
-531 ft
1h 10
Easy
Departure from Loubressac (Lot)
A family walk, fairly shaded, featuring a renovated ruined castle and magnificent views. Stone or metal steps in some places. An easy walk, but a little close to the cliff edge at times.
Between the Causse and the valley via Montvalent
9.05 mi
+817 ft
-817 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Montvalent (Lot)
Montvalent is a pretty little village straddling the Causse plateau and the valley along the River Dordogne. The village is home to many hidden gems that you can discover throughout this walk.
The Cirque de l'Autoire via the waterfall
6.03 mi
+1,368 ft
-1,365 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Loubressac (Lot)
A nature trail to admire the remarkable Autoire cirque and its waterfall, not to mention the unique Château des Anglais nestled in the cliff.
Couasne de Floirac sensitive natural area
4.53 mi
+292 ft
-305 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Floirac (Lot) (Lot)
A very varied walk in the municipality of Floirac. Stream, "couasne" (backwater), mill, fountain, wayside cross and dry stone walls... It's a joy to discover all this heritage.
The Gramat plateau from Carennac
5.99 mi
+758 ft
-741 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Carennac (Lot)
Discover the natural beauty of the Gramat plateau, around the charming medieval village of Carennac. If you love nature and old buildings, this hike is for you.
Port de Creysse to Meyronne
4.53 mi
+69 ft
-79 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Meyronne (Lot)
A very pleasant route for the whole family, with no difficulty at all. The route is situated in the valley between Meyronne and the Dordogne. You can see the old kiln of a very old tile works, with its manor house at the edge of the hamlet of Laborie; then we arrive at Port de Creysse where, in summer, a boat can take you across the Dordogne. The return journey takes you through walnut groves in the valley.
L’Hôpital-Beaulieu and the Ouysse Fossil Valley
5.64 mi
+262 ft
-233 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Issendolus (Lot)
Starting from the square near the Issendolus chapel, this 9 km route takes you to the former convent at Hôpital-Beaulieu. You’ll follow shaded paths through the wide, dry valley of the Ouysse, which now disappears underground at Thémines.
This route follows minor roads and public footpaths.