Boudou walks

Boudou, a small, welcoming village, has always been on the Way of St James. With your back to the river, you will walk through the hills, navigating both the ridges and the valley floors. In the heart of this fruit-growing region, orchards and vineyards form vast geometric patterns. You will also discover small irrigation lakes, dovecotes and, above all, the Romanesque chapel of Saint-Pierre d'Ax (12th and 15th centuries). (Excerpt from Les sentiers d'Émilie dans le 82 by JP Siréjol).

The panoramic viewpoint at Boudou offers a slightly elevated view of the confluence of the Tarn and Garonne rivers, the poplar groves and the Saint-Nicolas lake.

Thirty-fourth stage of the Way of St James. For this recovery stage, you follow the banks of the Tarn, the Garonne and the Golfech Canal for 15 km. After this section, it is almost entirely flat all the way to Espalais. A final short climb will, however, be necessary to reach Auvillar.

Thirty-fifth stage of the Way of St James. On this stage, you enter the Gers via Lomagne, this land of steep hills also known as ‘humpbacked Gascony’. This world-famous gastronomic region, home to foie gras and Armagnac, is also a land of captains, with its castles, fortified farms, redoubts, bastides, strongholds and more. Who hasn’t heard of d’Artagnan! You will follow pretty paths running parallel to the road, lined with fruit trees (apples, pears, cherries, figs, hazelnuts) and cypresses.

This hike is accessible to most people and follows aPR® marked in yellow and parts ofthe GR® 65 marked in white and red. All this around one of the most beautiful villages in France.

Here is a walk to stretch your legs... but that's not all! There are also some beautiful rewards! At the highest point, there is a beautiful view of the plain and the Tarn, which stretches in graceful meanders between Lizac and Sainte-Livrade. There is also a bird's eye view of two buildings of respectable age. At the lowest point, on the way back, you can enjoy the coolness brought by the Tarn.

This circular route, which leads to the Chapel of Saint-Martin and the streams of Saint-Martin and Néguevieille, with large wooded areas, offers numerous views of the valleys to the north and south.

Circular route around Saint-Antoine, a stopover village on the Way of St James between Moissac and Lectoure, visited by 15,000 pilgrims each year.

This is a hilly route, most of which is shaded by trees. At the highest point, you can enjoy a remarkable view of the Tarn plain and pass by the ruins of a medieval castle. The path at this point is thought to be a very old one that has been used since time immemorial. At the lowest point, you will find some coolness as you pass by a large field of poplar trees and a reservoir used for watering crops.

Thirty-third stage of the Way of St James. The GR®65 is a bit of a rollercoaster ride on this rather long stage. After the first climb, don’t forget to look back and admire the village of Lauzerte in the distance. Pigeon lofts and chapels, as well as vineyards and orchards, follow one after another. You gradually leave the Quercy Blanc behind, heading for the banks of the Tarn and the town of Moissac, which is well worth a visit.

This loop is recommended by the festival committee and allows you to discover the small village of Bourret. Once there, you can enjoy the facilities, such as the children's playground, football pitch and pétanque courts. There are a few sections on tarmac roads, but mainly on paths through fields.

This route is a combination of two perfectly marked routes. At the start, follow thePR®5route des Lacs signs and, from the (9), follow thePR®6route des Potiers signs.

An easy hike in a relatively wild setting. No major difficulties and a very well-marked route You will pass through hillside lakes created for irrigation. Chestnut and oak forests.

A lovely walk with a few fairly steep slopes, mostly on paths, a few hundred metres on road, with beautiful views over the Tarn valley, Montauban and (occasionally) the Pyrenees. Best done in dry weather.

An easy walk suitable for families. Please note that the ground can be a bit slippery in winter.

Thirty-sixth stage of the Camino de Santiago. For this stage, due to the rain and mud making the paths difficult and slippery, I preferred to avoid the town of La Romieu. You are under no obligation to follow my route and, weather permitting, you can stay on theGR®65and visit La Romieu. On this somewhat long stretch, you begin to catch sight, in the distance, of the Pyrenees mountain range and the inevitable crossing into Spain looming ahead! After passing through Lectoure, the melon capital, there are ascents and descents as you move from one valley to another.

A circular route from the church in Auradou to the plateau and wooded hills.

This circular route crosses the village then descends into the valley of the Estague stream before returning via the Pech de Bétou.

A short circular route alternating between roads and paths between Monbalen-mairie and Monbalen-village. This route passes through the Caoulet valley to the north and Saint-Antoine de Ficalba to the west before reaching the old village of Monbalen to the south.

Stage 32 of the Camino de Santiago. A stage where the GR®65 is a bit of a rollercoaster ride. You will pass through the town of Montcuq, one of France’s most famous towns, made popular in the 1970s thanks to a famous sketch by Daniel Prévost in *Le Petit Rapporteur*, before arriving at Lauzerte, a hilltop village overlooking the valleys and hills of Quercy Blanc and listed among the Most Beautiful Villages of France.