Larroque-Toirac walks

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 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.

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

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

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.

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 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.

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.

1-hour discovery hike. You will discover several dolmens, including Bois Del Rey, Bois de Galtier, Devès des Gleyettes and the Cloup des Gleyettes basin.

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.

This beautiful hike will take you past the stunning Font Nègre spring to the Bout du Monde (End of the World) viewpoint, which offers magnificent views. Note dated 25/02/2023: following the closure of the communal path that bypassed the Castanet farmhouse on the left, a new communal path has been created. It bypasses the farmhouse on the right and is now correctly signposted. The description has been amended accordingly.

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 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 circular route that will take you a little higher up before descending again, following the Darse stream which flows into the Massar sinkhole. Several fountains along the route.

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.

This hike on the Limogne plateau allows you to discover the rich rural heritage of this region, including the beautiful traditional Quercy houses with their distinctive gabled roofs. Most of the route is not officially marked, but it always follows well-marked rural stone paths.

Set off on a route around Limogne-en-Quercy. You will pass the village wash house at the Place des Étoiles viewpoint. You will then take a path back to the village centre.