From the Priory of Laramière to the dolmens

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Walk in the Causses du Quercy Regional Nature Park. Enjoy the wild beauty of nature and magnificent scenery. See a typical Quercy village, a 13th-century priory, majestic dolmens and caselles (gariottes). Photography enthusiasts, get your cameras ready.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 12.50 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 40 
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    Difficulty: Moderate
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 47 m
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    Descent: - 44 m
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    Highest point: 382 m
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    Lowest point: 345 m
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Caselle
Caselle
Peyro Levado dolmen
Peyro Levado dolmen

Description of the walk

Park in the Prieuré de Laramière car park.

(S/E) When leaving the car park, turn left towards the village of Laramière.

(1) In the village, turn right as you cross the village. Then head towards Mas de Beaujot and follow thePR®1signs.

(2) Follow the dirt track on the right for about 2 km, continuing straight ahead until you reach the road.

(3) At the road, turn right and continue for about 200 m.

(4) Turn right again and continue straight ahead along the dirt track. After 200 m, you will see the Fontanelle pond on your left, then you will arrive at the Peyco Levado dolmen.

(5) Continue along the path, cross a road and follow the path opposite for about 500 metres.

(6) At the end of the path, turn left and continue straight ahead.

(7) Note the remarkable caselle (stone hut) embedded in a fence wall on the right. Continue along the path.

(8) At the T-junction, turn right onto theGR®36, which is shared with thePR®1. Continue straight ahead, join a road and follow it for a few dozen metres.

(9) When the road turns right, go straight ahead onto a path (leavingthe GR®36andPR®1).

(10) Turn right and, after about 300 m, take another path on the right (south-east).

(11) At the T-junction, turn right onto the path heading due west. After 300 metres, take the narrowing path on the left.

(12) Continue straight ahead again on theGR®36and follow it to the Priory of Laramière. Join a road.

(13) First turn left then right to follow a small road towards the priory. You will soon return to the car park where you started (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 363 m - Car park - Prieuré Notre-Dame (Laramière)
  2. 1 : km 0.38 - alt. 366 m - Village square
  3. 2 : km 1.02 - alt. 365 m - Start of the trail on the right
  4. 3 : km 2.56 - alt. 380 m - Small road
  5. 4 : km 2.84 - alt. 378 m - Start of the trail on the right
  6. 5 : km 4.33 - alt. 379 m - Dolmen de Peyco Levado
  7. 6 : km 4.92 - alt. 365 m - T-junction
  8. 7 : km 5.92 - alt. 366 m - Caselle
  9. 8 : km 6.35 - alt. 376 m - T-junction - GR36
  10. 9 : km 7.75 - alt. 355 m - Start of the trail
  11. 10 : km 9.01 - alt. 356 m - Intersection
  12. 11 : km 10.03 - alt. 353 m - T-junction
  13. 12 : km 11.15 - alt. 359 m - Crossroads - GR36
  14. 13 : km 12.19 - alt. 370 m - Road
  15. S/E : km 12.5 - alt. 363 m - Car park - Prieuré Notre-Dame (Laramière)

Notes

- Easy parking in the priory car park.
- The hike follows relatively wide, shaded paths.
- All points of interest are marked with information signs on site. (Must-sees: the priory, lakes, dolmens, caselles).
- During the hike, be extra vigilant during hunting season.
- Bring water supplies.

Worth a visit

- Peyco Levado dolmen.
- Loc Dieu Abbey in the commune of Martiel (Aveyron), 6 km away.
- Château le la Reine Margot in Saint-Projet (Tarn et Garonne) 7 km away.

Always be cautious and plan ahead when you're outdoors. Visorando and the author of this route cannot be held responsible for any accidents occurring on this route.

The GR® and PR® markings are the intellectual property of the Fédération Française de Randonnée Pédestre.

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Reviews and comments

4.6 / 5
Based on 13 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.9 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.2 / 5
Route interest
4.7 / 5
M Jo
M Jo

Overall rating : 3 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 16, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★☆☆☆☆ Very disappointing
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Although trail marking is not mentioned in the Visorando questionnaire, it remains important when you only have the paper version. I got lost at point 9. This route is very pleasant, and I will do it again when the trees are in leaf, hoping that by then, the organisers will have made an effort to improve the signposting.
Thank you.

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MNORDIC
MNORDIC

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 21, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

It's a beautiful hike, very easy with no elevation gain and well marked (at the start, follow PR1) then follow the route on GPS or paper version with Viso as there are many paths that cross each other...
(NB: the three signs marked "Le Lac" are actually maintained ponds! And the sign marked "Le Fort" is a mystery!)
100% nature in a preserved rural setting, and remarkable local heritage (a beautiful, imposing dolmen, cazelles... the very pretty hamlet of Laramière (Quercy houses, bread oven...), the priory - private property - can be visited, just call... and of course, don't miss the Abbey of Loc-Dieu nearby!
The trails are well maintained by a very dynamic local association that organises an annual day around the bread oven - bread, pizza and cassoulet... like this Sunday, 20 October 2024, when we enjoyed these dishes for dinner with all the locals
It's very enjoyable and helps you participate in local life... we did the hike the next day in the early morning!
Beautiful region

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merigeau
merigeau

This is a very easy route, and if you are unable to visit the priory, take a guided tour of Loc Dieu Abbey, which is well worth a visit and is located a few kilometres from the priory

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Cccbbb
Cccbbb

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 07, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful, shaded walk dotted with pretty spring flowersrchids, daisies, wild roses, poppies, etc....

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merigeau
merigeau

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 04, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful hike, mostly in the shade on very bucolic paths.
No elevation gain.
Best done in the morning, followed by a guided tour of Loc Dieu Abbey, a magnificent site

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jo1703
jo1703

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 25, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant, easy route that allows you to discover all the rich heritage of the Causse, including gariottes (stone huts), dolmens and lakes, although these are completely dry after this heatwave.
This walk is mainly on paths and the heritage sites are all signposted.
The only downside is that the priory can only be visited during Heritage Days.
Thanks to its author

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kinou1273visorando
kinou1273visorando

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 25, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful hike in the Causse region with small stone structures (cazelles, low walls, etc.) and two magnificent dolmens surrounded by oak trees.
A very easy, almost flat hike on wide paths, which should also be pleasant in summer as it is well shaded.
Easy parking at the Laramière priory. It's a shame it's not open to visitors, as it would have been a nice way to end the day

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cclo6381
cclo6381

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 17, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

At point 9, you can turn right and make a round trip (approximately 1.5 km) to the Marsigalliet dolmen marked on the map.

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NDB
NDB

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 09, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Very shaded, easy route.

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Lescardou
Lescardou

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 17, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Pleasant landscape with numerous forests that should make hiking easier in the warm season on the Lot limestone plateaus
Occasional signposting!

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marieabel
marieabel

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 06, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

a really beautiful hike with some wonderful discoveries: drystone shelters, dolmens, landscapes, Laramière Priory... Easy, suitable for a family day out

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jean-marie Puech
jean-marie Puech

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 08, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very beautiful hike, but muddy paths due to repeated use by farmers for their work. Best done in good weather during dry periods.
We will do it again.

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norbert.maisonneuve
norbert.maisonneuve

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 20, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very little tarmac - Pleasant, wide path allowing for conversation - Beautiful views of the region - No elevation gain
BUT difficult to find the start and no or insufficient signposting - Bring an IGN map -

An exceptional hike for nature lovers
N.MAISONNEUVE

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bellenature
bellenature

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 10, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

a very pleasant route, best done in warm weather or when the trees are bare, as much of the route is through woodland. It's a shame that you can't visit the priory. A very beautiful region. Thank you, Visorando.

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