Lacapelle-Marival walks

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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 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 hike allows you to discover the Césarine Plateau, which overlooks the Bave Valley. Here you can admire Saint-Céré and its three castles: Les Tours de Saint-Laurent, Castelnau-Bretenoux and Montal. You will walk between the limestone Causse and Ségala, a land of chestnut trees.

This path will take you up to the heights to the ancient castrum of a certain Sérénus, lord of the area who gave his name to the town that developed at his feet: Saint-Céré.

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.

A family walk, fairly shaded, featuring a renovated ruined castle and magnificent views. Stone or metal steps in some places. An easy walk, but a little close to the cliff edge at times.

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

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 introduces you to around twenty trees, shrubs and small trees found on the Causse. At the foot of each one, you’ll find a sign indicating the tree’s name. You’ll also find a QR code which you can scan using your smartphone. See the ‘Practical Information’ section.

A rewarding walk offering the chance to discover three remarkable villages: Autoire, Loubressac and the castle village of Castelnau-Bretenoux. The Autoire waterfall is another must-see attraction. The detour via the Château des Anglais is also well worth the trip. There is a great variety of landscapes, ranging from the limestone plateau and its cliffs to the steep-sided Autoire valley, via the broad Bave plain – landscapes dotted with manor houses and traditional architecture of great interest.

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.

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 trail allows you to discover the charms of the Ségala landscape. It runs alongside streams, undergrowth and remote hamlets where time seems to have stood still.

A lovely circular walk, with no major difficulties, offering a chance to discover some of the Quercy countryside in open and wooded areas.

A nature trail to admire the remarkable Autoire cirque and its waterfall, not to mention the unique Château des Anglais nestled in the cliff.

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 day hike allows you to discover the Gouffre de Padirac and the listed villages of Loubressac and Autoire. From the promontory, you can enjoy a splendid view of the valley.