Fons (Lot) walks

This short route will introduce you to the historic village of Fons, its monuments (castle and monastery) and allow you to admire the scenery along ridge paths for more than half the route. You’ll catch a glimpse of the towers of Cardaillac and look down over the village of Fourmagnac. The route follows small roads and public footpaths.

A route that will allow you to discover the landscapes of the Gorges du Célé, the small shaded paths on the Causse and the meadows along the river. It follows small roads and public paths that are often inaccessible to motor vehicles.

This walk through undulating terrain will take you along streams to the ridgelines, offering sweeping views of the Ségala. According to legend, the locals did not know where to build the church. In a fit of frustration, the mason threw his hammer into the sky. A dove caught it in mid-air and then dropped it. The answer had thus come from the heavens. The image of the dove has often been used by the local council; it appears on the stained-glass windows holding a branch, as well as on the corners of the bell tower.

The twenty-seventh stage of the Way of St James. For this stage, you’ll 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’ll leave theGR®® 65 to take the Célé route on theGR®® 651. You’ll 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 River Célé, you’ll discover Espagnac-Sainte-Eulalie – two authentic villages merged into one. It’s worth noting that the magnificent priory and its exceptional bell tower alone are well worth the detour. It’s not without reason that the area is known as Val Paradis.

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

The Célé Valley is one of several routes on the Way of St James. Some say it is one of the most beautiful. From Faycelles, near Figeac, to Cahors, via Espagnac, Saint-Cirq-Lapopie and Vers, this 7-stage hike takes its time around the villages of the Célé and then the Lot. It’s the perfect way to appreciate the monuments, landscapes and people of this very welcoming region.Don’t hesitate: it’s beautiful, friendly and welcoming.Return to the starting point by SNCF bus.

From the top of the Faycelles plateau, between the Lot and the Célé rivers, the route leads to the starting point ofthe GR®®651for thefirst descent into the Célé valley.Medieval villages such as Faycelles, Corn and Espagnac, ancient stone castles, churches, chapels and priories: you’re definitely on a route of the Way of St James. The most beautiful one, they say.The route is very shaded and benefits from the coolness 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.

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.

Thissecond stage on theGR®651takes you through places with ancient stone buildings: the Priory of Espagnac, the Château des Anglais in Saint-Sulpice, troglodyte houses and the caselles of Marcilhac. It also offers magnificent views of the Célé valley from the balcony-like path on the plateau. This stage also allows you to explore the causse and its network of low stone walls, evidence of the region’s once-thriving agricultural past.

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!

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.

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.

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

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

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.

This route takes you on a tour of various farmhouses around the village of Espédaillac, along beautiful paths lined with dry stone walls. This circular route is marked with small signs depicting a hiker in a yellow arrow.

This route introduces you to around twenty trees, shrubs and bushes, as well as some examples of vernacular heritage, commonly referred to as "small heritage", found on the Causse. During your walk, you can enrich your knowledge by scanning the QR code on each sign to access a detailed information sheet. Approximately 8 km long, it complements the 2.5 km route (tree discovery) that already exists on Visorando, which starts at the same point.

This route invites you to discover sheep and their environment. At each stage, it reveals how sheep farming has shaped the landscapes of the Causse.

A simple, very pleasant walk, winding past mulberry trees that will delight young and old alike, ending at the Super-Cayrou shelters.

A magnificent walk taking you in turn through the Gorges de la Diège, past the Chapel of Saint-Loup, through the Val de la Diège and on to the Lieucamp plateau, offering superb views, particularly of Peyrusse-le-Roc.

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.

Starting from the square near the Issendolus chapel, this 9 km route takes you to the former convent at Hôpital-Beaulieu. You’ll follow shaded paths through the wide, dry valley of the Ouysse, which now disappears underground at Thémines. This route follows minor roads and public footpaths.

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

Set off with a view of the Auvergne mountains for a walk through the woods, hopping over streams.

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.

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 route allows you to explore the valleys and forests of the Haut-Ségala around Latronquière. It is based on the route mapped out by the Lot Tourist Office.

This easy circular route will allow you to discover the pretty village of Marcilhac-sur-Célé and its abbey, the peaceful, shaded banks of the Célé and, higher up, the Quercy limestone plateaus and their rural heritage: dry stone walls, caselles (stone huts), cayrou (stone shelters) and compte-moutons (stone sheep pens). This route follows theGR®651and thePR®20departmental route of the Caselles de Marcilhac at times.

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.

Come and discover the small village of Saint-Chels, situated in the heart of the Causses du Quercy Regional Nature Park, via this route. Along the way, you’ll see dolmens, cazelles, wells, springs and unique viewpoints.