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Fontaine de la Garrigue (Brengues) walks
On the cliffs of the Célé, starting from Espagnac-Sainte-Eulalie
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11.87 mi
+2,228 ft
-2,247 ft
7h 25
Difficult
Departure from Espagnac-Sainte-Eulalie (Lot)
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.
The Célé Valley in 7 stages
66.17 mi
+7,936 ft
-8,537 ft
7 days
Moderate
Departure from Faycelles (Lot)
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.
Espagnac – Marcilhac-sur-Célé
9.80 mi
+1,929 ft
-1,936 ft
6h 10
Moderate
Departure from Espagnac-Sainte-Eulalie (Lot)
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 Way of St James from Villards d’Héria to Santiago de Compostela
1,231.39 mi
+106,063 ft
-107,326 ft
84 days
Very difficult
Departure from Villards-d'Héria (Jura)
Do you want to commune with nature, admire its beauty at the slow pace of walking, walk to get to know yourself better, get back to basics, push yourself: set off on an adventure along the Camino de Santiago. That’s what I’m offering you with this route. I set off from my village in the Jura (the first six stages are not part of the signposted routes of the Camino de Santiago) to reach Santiago de Compostela in Spain, but there’s nothing stopping you from setting off from your own home to join the route at any stage, starting from Le Puy-en-Velay or any other town along the way.
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Espagnac-Sainte-Eulalie - Sauliac-sur-Célé
15.03 mi
+2,605 ft
-2,677 ft
9h 10
Difficult
Departure from Espagnac-Sainte-Eulalie (Lot)
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!
Walks near Fontaine de la Garrigue (Brengues)
Sauliac-sur-Célé – Saint-Cirq-Lapopie
13.80 mi
+2,093 ft
-2,090 ft
8h 10
Difficult
Departure from Sauliac-sur-Célé (Lot)
The twenty-ninth stage of the Way of St James. This beautiful stage begins with another climb, leading to the castle-museum of Cuzals with views over the Causses and the Célé valley, before reaching the heights of Cabrerets. The village nestles along the Célé and is dominated by its very impressive castle. This is followed by a visit to the Pech Merle cave, before discovering some of the stage’s most beautiful panoramas, with a lovely view from the Rochecourbe cliff. A lovely descent takes you away from the Célé to reach the Lot, near Bouziès, where the GR®651 ends. It is here that I suggest a detour from the Way of St James, heading upstream towards Saint-Cirq-Lapopie, a fantastic hilltop town and a must-see in the department. Passing through an incredible spot, you’ll have the chance to discover the towpath, a trail carved into the rock and originally used for horses to pass through.
Faycelles – Espagnac
11.77 mi
+492 ft
-958 ft
5h 50
Moderate
Departure from Faycelles (Lot)
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.
Saint Cirq Lapopie - Cahors
21.40 mi
+2,418 ft
-2,467 ft
11h 55
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Cirq-Lapopie (Lot)
Thirtieth stage of the Way of St James. On this stage, you leave Saint-Cirq-Lapopie via the magnificent towpath and head for Bouziès. You leave theGR®651to follow theGR®36. You climb back up onto the Causse plateau, offering beautiful views of the Lot valley, before descending to Arcambal and its medieval castle. You then follow the tranquil course of the Lot to Cahors.
Figeac - Espagnac-Sainte-Eulalie
15.81 mi
+1,227 ft
-1,316 ft
8 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Figeac (Lot)
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.