Circular around Cajarc through the hills and along the banks of the Lot

A varied route with a slight climb at the start and a very flat return. The route runs along the edge of the village of Cajarc before climbing into the hills to the Lacaunhe cave. The return journey is along the banks of the Lot, offering coolness and an effortless finish.

Details

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 3.45 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 55 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 364 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 351 ft

  • ▲
    Highest point: 833 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 482 ft

Description of the walk

The starting point is located on Chemin des Mariniers in front of the water sports centre.

(S/E) With your back to the Lot, take Chemin des Mariniers, turn left into the passage under the old railway line (Voie Verte) and join the D662 (Avenue François Mitterand). Cross carefully and take the small path opposite that climbs towards the Cazelles holiday village. Cross a small tarmac road and continue straight ahead to another road at a three-way junction.

(1) Turn left and head back down towards the D19. Follow this road, turning left towards the town centre.

(2) Turn into the second street on the right, Rue des Aubières. Follow it until you reach a small road on the right that climbs up and joins the Route de Marcilhac (D17).

(3) Turn left and take the first road on the right, called Route de Roc de Conte, which climbs towards Le Touron. Reach the top of the hill with a beautiful view of the village of Cajarc, the hills and the Lot.

(4) Descend to the left along the stony path. Pass in front of the very large Lacaunhe cave and continue to the bottom.

(5) Take the small path on the right that leads to Route de Cahors (D662).

(6) First turn left then right to follow Rue du Cuzoul. Continue straight ahead, passing the campsite, then leave the tarmac road and continue along Chemin de la Briqueterie. At the end of the path, turn left and head for the banks of the Lot.

(7) Turn left and follow the river. Pass under the D127 bridge and in front of the water sports centre to reach the Théâtre de Verdure. Then head right to stay as close as possible to the Lot, turn left further on along the path and return to the starting point (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 482 ft - Car park. Chemin des Mariniers - Lot (rivière)
  2. 1 : mi 0.62 - alt. 548 ft - Return on tarmac
  3. 2 : mi 0.83 - alt. 509 ft - Rue des Aubières crossroads
  4. 3 : mi 1.13 - alt. 581 ft - D17 junction
  5. 4 : mi 1.78 - alt. 833 ft - Top of the Touron hill
  6. 5 : mi 2.16 - alt. 558 ft - Junction, on the right
  7. 6 : mi 2.41 - alt. 512 ft - Cahors road (D662)
  8. 7 : mi 2.95 - alt. 486 ft - Banks of the Lot
  9. S/E : mi 3.45 - alt. 482 ft - Car park. Chemin des Mariniers - Lot (rivière)

Notes

The route crosses several roads leading to the town centre and it is possible to shorten the distance as desired.

Worth a visit

Town centre, shops and cafés.

Reviews and comments

4.3 / 5
Based on 5 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.4 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.2 / 5
Route interest
4.4 / 5
User 12541203

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : May 04, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

From the start of the route until the end of the climb after turning towards Cabrerets; a tough climb, after the plateau.

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dalapin
dalapin

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 15, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A route exploring the old Cajarc railway station, situated on the hills above the village. The climb up to the rock is… quite a climb! On the way down, we had a picnic beneath the cave. Finally, the walk back along the banks of the Lot, with its avenue of plane trees, is very pleasant.

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julienaurelien
julienaurelien

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 23, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very beautiful route, some difficulty at the end of the hill in finding the path that runs along the cliffs. It is well secured overall, but caution is required on the descent towards the old railway line (now dismantled).

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eliane.nouviale@
eliane.nouviale@

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 20, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A beautiful hike with stunning views of Cajarc and the
river Lot.
This walk is not particularly difficult.
The return journey is along a path running alongside the Lot.

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User 20721112

Thank you for this review.
The circular route described allows you to walk around the village on its outskirts with a few transitions via municipal roads (approximately 100 metres).
The route you suggest through the village centre follows the streets of Cajarc for about 2 km to reach point 3.
Furthermore, it avoids the towpath along the Lot, the small path that climbs towards Les Cazelles and the path from the hamlet of Les Aubières that joins the Marcillac road.

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andomir
andomir

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 13, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

The route from points 1 to 3 is not particularly interesting (a stroll through residential areas) except to extend the route
I recommend going directly to point 3 via the village centre, which is very interesting
There is a beautiful view of the village at point 4

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