Saint-Cibard, Francs, Tayac, Puyfromage circular loop

A pleasant, short walk through varied rolling countryside, with views, churches, castles, small woods and a few vineyards...

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n°400401

Creation:
01 Nov 2016

Last update:
02 May 2017

Last review:
25 May 2021

Activity: Walking
Distance: 4.49 mi
Average duration: 2h 20
Difficulty: Easy
Back to start: Yes
Ascent: + 289 ft
Descent: - 282 ft
Highest point: 312 ft
Lowest point: 148 ft

Country: France
City: Saint-Cibard (33570)
Start/End: N 44.936105° / W 0.022067°
IGN map(s): Ref. 1636E
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Description of the walk

Start from the car park at Saint-Cibard Church.

(S/E) Walk past the church and then the cemetery until you reach the four-way junction.

(1) Turn left, walk alongside the pond and pass through Cassouret.

(2) At the crossroads, turn right, then 100 metres further on, turn left towards Garonneau. At the D21 road, continue to the right, then immediately turn left towards the Francs water tower.

(3) Just after the cemetery, turn right, then left towards the castle. Go round it on the right, rejoin the road and continue to the right until you reach the Y-junction.

(4) Turn left, then immediately leave the road and take the path on the left. Follow it for about 250 metres.

(5) Before the left-hand bend and the copse, turn right between two fields and, after a series of left and right turns, you’ll reach Tayac church directly in front of you. Walk past the church and take the D119 road as it heads downhill.

(6) At the edge of the woods, turn left onto the path that goes straight down.

(7) As you leave the woodland, continue towards Puyfromage Castle, which lies ahead of you on the hill.

(8) From the château, take the road leading down towards the D21, which you cross. Continue straight ahead along the road that veers diagonally to the left. At the next four-way junction, turn right, heading towards Saint-Cibard and the church car park (S/E).

Waypoints

S/E : mi 0 - alt. 217 ft - Church car park
1 : mi 0.46 - alt. 187 ft - X-shaped junction: turn left towards Cassouret
2 : mi 1.07 - alt. 240 ft - T-junction: turn right
3 : mi 1.73 - alt. 302 ft - Turn right after the cemetery
4 : mi 2.29 - alt. 259 ft - Y-junction: turn left
5 : mi 2.45 - alt. 236 ft - Turn right towards Tayac
6 : mi 2.96 - alt. 246 ft - Path on the left
7 : mi 3.7 - alt. 197 ft - Exit the woods towards Puyfromage at the top
8 : mi 3.96 - alt. 299 ft - Downhill route
S/E : mi 4.49 - alt. 220 ft - Church car park

Notes

Important: this route takes you off the beaten track; all the landmarks mentioned in the description (local place names, castle names, as well as high-voltage power lines, bridges, etc.) are shown on the corresponding IGN 1:25,000 map but are not always included on the scaled-down map.
It is strongly recommended that you either obtain the map in question or use the app on a smartphone, which will also allow you to be geolocated at all times, enabling you to track your progress accurately.
The route may cross or follow other signposted routes. It is tempting to follow the signposts! Unless otherwise specified, do not stray from the route.
Using walking poles can be very useful and reassuring; as well as providing stability, they help distribute the strain more evenly.

Reviews and comments

3.6 / 5

Based on 6 reviews

Reliability of the description
3.3 / 5

Ease of following the route
3.2 / 5

Route interest
4.2 / 5

filipflo

25 May 2021 at 14:37 7200

Overall rating : 3 / 5

Date of your route : May 23, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

The forest track from (6) is blocked after 1 km, making it impossible to reach (7). As a result, we turned back and were forced to continue the walk by following the D 119 and then turning left onto the CD 123, which is particularly dangerous at a place called ‘La Vergnasse’. We rejoined the walk at this point by turning left to reach (8). It was a pleasant walk up to this point.

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delangeb

08 Mar 2021 at 14:33 3600

Overall rating : 3.3 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 07, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Lots of roads, but not many people about… Some inaccuracies in the route description: the bypass around Franc Castle – it was impossible to follow the route, and we ended up in a field far from where we were supposed to be. It felt as though we were on private property… Using the app on your phone makes it easier to find your way around.

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LP33

02 Dec 2020 at 07:56 3600

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 29, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Too many roads for my liking and not enough paths; the signposting was a bit confusing at times, but we managed to find our way quite easily as the terrain was open.

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Bruno33500

08 May 2018 at 18:29 7200

I must say that your comments have left me with a real puzzle: how did the various walkers who took this route manage to reach the end of the walk without any problems? (There aren’t many reviews, but I know, given the number of views the photos have had, that there are far more of them.)
I must admit I’m still waiting to hear more…
I hope you’ll find what you’re looking for on other websites better suited to your needs.
As for the updates, I must admit I don’t make them straight away, as I do have a life outside of hiking.
But I do post them online as soon as possible – this is easily verifiable.
Thanks to gazok54 for confirming this.
Bruno 33500

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gazok54

08 May 2018 at 18:14 7200

Hello

Why ask for our opinion, when in fact we give it and nothing ever changes!

This comment is completely unfair and unfounded, as very often the walks are updated by the author or the moderation team based on everyone’s comments.
The tarmac is clearly visible on the IGN maps. You need to check the route before setting off.
And never mind if you stop giving us feedback, because it’s not with this sort of comment – which adds nothing – that we can improve the route descriptions.

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jiced

08 May 2018 at 08:24 7200

Overall rating : 2.3 / 5

Date of your route : May 06, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Ease of following the route : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average

The map does not match the descriptions, so there may be an error in the direction!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Not enough detail on this route guide!
Fortunately, we do a lot of hiking and always manage to find our way!
Why ask for our opinion, when in fact we give it and nothing ever changes!
I won’t be giving any more feedback .......... everyone’s on their own ............................. !!!!!
Too much tarmac.

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HIKER33

22 May 2017 at 17:43 7200

This walk is very interesting, but there are too many roads and not enough footpaths. Furthermore, after Francs, it is difficult to find your way using the written directions provided. The church and castle in Francs are well worth the climb, and the dovecote at Puyfromage is magnificent.

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belle randonnée

22 May 2017 at 14:18 7200

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : May 17, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A lovely walk through varied countryside, with beautiful churches (a shame they were closed) and an interesting castle (Château de Francs), as well as the very beautiful dovecote at Puyfromage.
As I prefer to find my own way using only the signposts, it’s sometimes difficult to find the right path. As a result, the walk ended up being a few kilometres longer......

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alcaline 33

08 May 2017 at 18:16 7200

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : May 08, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Hello
In Francs, the exterior of the church is well worth a visit. Be sure to take a look at the various modillions that adorn the underside of the roof
At Puyfromage Castle, the castle itself is also well worth a stop, both for its architecture and for a tasting session
Enjoy your walk

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