Douelle walks

A short walk to discover the paragliding launch site and the superb view it offers. The route consists mainly of footpaths; only the first section alternates between road and wide track, whilst the final part is a rather steepGR® trail but offers a beautiful view of Douelle.

Walk around the village of Flottes to discover its fountain, one of its gariottes, and its crops: vines, truffle trees, etc.

The route leads from Luzech to the Payrols valley via the Crespiat plateau and its caussenardes. The Payrols valley is home to a few geological curiosities that are well worth a detour! The outward and return journeys are along pretty paths offering beautiful panoramic views or, conversely, privacy and tranquillity.

A road walk through the Luzech meander. Vineyards, a stone hut and the Notre-Dame de l'Île Chapel are all part of this easy walk.

Cahors... I knew it by name, I often passed by not far from it, but I never stopped there. What a mistake! Cahors is a pretty little medieval town and a city on a human scale where you can do everything on foot. With its famous and sumptuous Pont Valentré bridge and its famous Saint-Étienne cathedral, this town has an incredible ancient and medieval heritage. Old Cahors is also a very attractive place with its secret gardens, half-timbered houses, market halls and market. I visited and discovered Cahors on my second day of rest after 21 days of walking on my way to Santiago de Compostela.

The thirty-first stage of the Way of St James. An easy stage with a slight incline from Cahors and a lovely climb at the start. You will cross the magnificent Pont Valentré to arrive, 23 km further on, at Labastide-Marnhac, a charming little town in the Lot department where white stone houses with flower-bedecked façades line both sides of the main street. The route continues gently to Lascabanes, a picturesque little village with its row of houses typical of the small farmers of yesteryear.

Walk around Saint-Pierre-Lafeuille to discover the built heritage, springs, wells, gariottes (stone huts), etc.

Between Saint-Pierre-Lafeuille and Maxou, discover the heritage of our villages. Built springs, fountains, stone paths... Not forgetting the local flora, Causse mimosa (dogwood), elm... Path disappears at the end of the route; see reviews for an alternative

Walk along the waterways to explore Roussillon Castle. Roussillon Castle was built between the 13th and 15th centuries, likely on the ruins of an 8th-century stronghold belonging to the Duke of Aquitaine.

A very beautiful route in the Lot valley near the village of Albas.

Circuit between the Lot valley, combes and viewpoint over the village of Albas.

Hike through the heart of the vineyards to the foot of the Oppidum de l'Impernal de Luzech. A shaded route where you will find peace and quiet.

This circuit will introduce you to two of the prettiest villages in the Lot Valley and vineyards. These villages are also steeped in history and preserve visible reminders of their past.

A pretty 12 km trail, almost entirely in the woods, which is pleasant in summer. There aren't many viewpoints, but this circuit allows you to discover the pretty village of Grézels and, once you reach Le Tuc, you can see the Lot river below.

Route starting from Saint-Michel-de-Cours, descending towards the Rauze stream to follow its course before climbing back up to the starting point through the forest.

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.

An easy hike starting from Pern, allowing you to discover the rolling landscapes of Quercy Blanc via varied trails with very little tarmac. There is little traffic on the few roads used. The route is half in shade and half in sun, with a risk of slippery trails in wet weather.

Walk in the forest and along sunken paths typical of this region of north-western Lot, starting from the village of Les Arques. Very green landscape in summer, pretty undergrowth in a very wild environment (passing close to only three residences). Most of the walk is off paved roads, on local lanes. Some very pretty views. This walk is marked on the IGN map and is signposted in yellow on the ground.

You are now on the signposted interpretive route of the Masse Valley Sensitive Natural Area. During your walk, you will discover remarkable built and natural heritage sites.

Starting from the pretty medieval village of Goujounac, throughout this hike in the Bourian region you will discover the small local heritage: gariottes/cazelles, springs, wells, wash houses and fountains. A hilly area wooded with pine, chestnut and oak trees. You will discover the two hamlets of Touron and Fargou, which bear witness to a rich rural history. The working farm at Touron sells local duck products. To round off your hike, you can quench your thirst at the bar of the hostelry on the village square.