Figeac walks

Twenty-seventh stage of the Camino de Santiago. For this stage, you leave theGR®65to follow a charming alternative route that will take you off the beaten track and allow you to discover unspoilt nature with breathtaking scenery. Just before the charming little village of Béduer, you leave theGR® 65 to take the Célé route on theGR® 651. You will pass through the villages of Boussac and Corn, with their old houses typical of the Quercy region and their troglodyte caves. Then, nestled in the bend of the Célé, you’ll discover Espagnac-Sainte-Eulalie, two authentic villages merged into one. It must be said, the magnificent priory and its exceptional bell tower are worth the detour in their own right. It’s not without reason that the place is called Val Paradis.

This circular route is a combination of two referenced routes: the Lunan route at the beginning and end, and the Capdenac route in the middle. This route is not particularly difficult and offers superb views of the Lot valley and the town of Capdenac-Gare, as well as allowing you to visit the medieval town of Capdenac le Haut.

A hilly route offering beautiful views and passing through pretty hamlets characteristic of our region. Can be done on foot, horseback or mountain bike.

Discover the village of Lentillac-Saint Blaise from the hamlets overlooking it. Labat, Le Puech, Polzes and Lacaze all offer typical Quercy dwellings and bear witness to the agricultural and wine-growing activity that once took place there. Moderator's warning on 26/01/2021: Caution! Disappearance of paths around the quarry, see notices.

A short, easy walk on the Causse de Gelle plateau, very pleasant with beautiful views of the Diège valley.

This circular route allows you to explore the two villages of Peyrusse-le-Roc: - the village around the church is the current village, - on the slopes, the ruined medieval city. If you are already familiar with it, the hike offers an unusual arrival point. If you are not familiar with it, it will make you want to come back to explore the area in more detail.

A lovely walk in the hills above Larroque-Toirac, offering a different perspective on the Lot valley. Viewpoints on the cliff edge overlooking the Lot valley and a walk on the limestone plateau. A short hike through woodland and open spaces. Suitable footwear is recommended.

A beautiful, shaded walk offering stunning views over the Haut Ségala hills.

The twenty-eighth stage of the Camino de Santiago. A truly beautiful stage that winds through the Célé Valley. As you follow the river, the rocky cliffs open up to reveal their dark caves, pretty villages, cave dwellings and mills. The Célé Valley undulates along a route that is both wild and poetic, and is sure to fill you with wonder!

The twenty-sixth stage of the Way of St James. The days pass, the kilometres fly by and the landscapes change... A few kilometres after leaving Livinhac-le-Haut, you enter the Lot department with new and varied landscapes and that feeling of having arrived in the south, with the cicadas singing and the tiled roofs covering the houses.

A small, peaceful village with a hill called Garenne as its promontory, ideal for exploring the surrounding countryside, Saint-Santin is a village shared between Cantal and Aveyron (two schools, two town halls and two churches). The Lot department is also very close by. The proposed route offers an easy and pleasant hike which, in spring or summer, can serve as a botanical and photographic tour.

Between Figeac and its confluence with the Lot, the Célé river crosses a limestone plateau. It winds its way between cliffs offering stunning views of the valley. This hike follows part of the river's course. The elevation gain on this walk will delight the more athletic, but it can also be easily split into two to suit everyone.

Hike to discover the ruins of Peyrusse-le-Roc and its countryside.

A beautiful, easy hike or mountain bike ride through the woods, with three fords on the Riou Viou, which can be bypassed if the stream is in flood.

Come and discover the town of Viviez-bourg with a geo-embedded audio route. Once a poor rural town in Aveyron, at the confluence of streams that made it a breeding ground, it later became the small town of zinc. It is rich in its industrial heritage and its inhabitants who have transformed and shaped it over time. Scan the QR code on the starting panel and let yourself be guided and listen to its history. During your tour, you will discover 21 panels telling the story of Viviez, 11 audio heritage recordings, 2 virtual tours and 1 interactive panorama.

Follow the paths through the hills of Saint-Cirgues to discover the remains of the water mills along the Veyre (on the border between Lot and Cantal). Throughout the hike, you will find signs highlighting the vernacular architecture of the Ségali region. Although mainly through forest, the walk still offers beautiful panoramic views of Aveyron and Cantal.

Explore the hills of Saint-Cirgues on this hike. The trail passes through chestnut groves, crosses the Ruisseau Noir stream and offers views of the Haut-Ségala plateaus. As you walk, you will discover the diversity of the landscapes and the ecological richness of this region.

This splendid route has many attractions: the Château des Anglais clinging to the cliff, the Priory of Espagnac-Sainte-Eulalie and several superb views of the Célé Valley.

This hike, which is not particularly difficult, takes walkers from the village of Grèzes to the cliffs overlooking the River Célé at Espagnac-Sainte-Eulalie. It then heads north to the Bélinac menhir (one of the few menhirs in the department) before returning to the village of Livernon and then Grèzes. It mostly follows wide limestone paths, lined with moss-covered walls and shaded by oak trees.

A short walk starting from the village of Théminettes in the heart of the Causses du Quercy Regional Nature Park. You will discover beautiful dry stone huts, imposing low walls, the famous Francès sinkhole (after an eventful underground journey, its waters reappear at Cabouy, near Rocamadour, before flowing into the Dordogne at Lacave) and the village of Théminettes.

A beautiful walk through four valleys where the Farayres, Anglès, Moulinet and Limou streams flow. Discover the statue of Saint Vincent, the Parayre mill and the Pagax castle.

A lovely walk in the hills above Terrou: chestnut and walnut trees, Salers and Limousin cattle. Beautiful views of the Tours Saint-Laurent.

Discover the Bave valley and the small Lot village of Ladirat.

Hike to discover the Bave, a tributary of the Dordogne. Along the way, see the remains of Gallo-Roman sarcophagi and enjoy a beautiful view of the Saint-Laurent towers in Saint-Céré.

Circuit en boucle sur la commune de Fournoulès regroupée avec Saint-Constant, à travers les bois et qui permet de découvrir le joli village retiré de Fournoulès et de belles vues panoramiques.

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.

Come and discover Cabrone with its unique views of the Causse and the Tirondel Valley, its dolmens and the legend of the Foun del lout.

Come and discover the dolmen hike on the Causse de Saint-Chels, in the heart of the Causses du Quercy Regional Nature Park.

This circuit in the hills above the Lot Valley offers numerous viewpoints and a chance to discover the landscapes of the Causse.

This circular walk starts from Saint-Clair de Margue, a hamlet belonging to Salvagnac-Carjac. On this walk, you will walk along roads without meeting anyone. You will take paths between low walls that mark the boundaries of plots of land. You will see magnificent landscapes on both sides. You will be in the shade most of the time, but also in the sun on other sections. You will discover the Gouffre de l'Oule.