The Castrum of Flaugnac

The village of Flaugnac is built on a rocky promontory called a "popie", overlooking the Lupte valley. Its architectural heritage, white stone houses with traditional architecture and hilly surroundings with diverse crops give it an undeniable charm.

This route allows you to admire the landscapes of the Quercy Blanc from viewpoints over the valleys while walking through a varied environment (hillsides, hamlets, limestone plateaus).

Details

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 7.16 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 40 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 203 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 210 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 258 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 157 m
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ District: Flaugnac (46170)
  • ⚑
    Start/End: N 44.27875° / E 1.393555°
  • ❏
    IGN map(s): Ref. 2039E
  • Hour-by-hour weather

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Description of the walk

Park in the car park in front of Flaugnac church.

(S/E) Immediately take the small road on the right of the war memorial. Pay attention and follow the yellow markings to the D26. Follow the road to the left for about 100 metres.

(1) Take the first road on the right signposted Cauquelle. After crossing the Lupte (small bridge), turn right at the junction towards Villassac. The small road turns into a grassy path near some houses. Continue climbing and follow the signs for "Chapelle de Lamolayrette" through wooded countryside.

(2) When you reach the road (D49), cross it and take the path opposite, which slopes slightly to the left along a dry stone wall.

(3) Turn right to reach the chapel. Then turn around and head north across the adjacent grassland. Cross the small road and continue along a small shaded path (not shown on the IGN map), following the yellowPR® markings.

(4) At the crossroads, continue left on the grassy path to reach a small road (D49). Cross (with caution) and take the path opposite across the plain.

(5) In the plain, turn left (signpost) and you will arrive at the hillside. Continue along the path that descends into the woods.

(6) The path then leads to a hamlet shortly after passing the ruins of old Lot houses. Panorama of the village of Flaugnac: continue to the right and cross the Lupte again.

(1) Turn right onto the D26.

(7) Leave the road by taking the grassy path on the left, towards Flaugnac.

(8) Turn right and then immediately left. Continue climbing up to the village (yellow markings) and return to the car park in front of the church (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 247 m - Car park in front of the church
  2. 1 : km 0.88 - alt. 157 m - Crossroads of the circular. Towards - Lupte (rivière) - Affluent du Lemboulas
  3. 2 : km 2.06 - alt. 254 m - Crossing the D49
  4. 3 : km 2.96 - alt. 250 m - Detour to the chapel
  5. 4 : km 3.99 - alt. 249 m - Crossroads, on the left
  6. 5 : km 4.25 - alt. 257 m - Turn left towards Flaugnac
  7. 6 : km 5.11 - alt. 220 m - Hamlet, on the right
  8. 7 : km 6.18 - alt. 162 m - Take the grassy path on the left
  9. 8 : km 6.56 - alt. 184 m - Change of direction, right-left
  10. S/E : km 7.16 - alt. 247 m - Car park in front of the church

Notes

Worth a visit

Explore the village of Flaugnac: its church, square, viewpoints and the hamlet of Le Jardinet.
Walk through the hillsides of the Coteaux du Quercy appellation (red wine).
Enjoy a wine tasting at the Domaine de Cauquelle.
The Lamolayrette chapel.
The dry stone walls.

Always be cautious and plan ahead when you're outdoors. Visorando and the author of this route cannot be held responsible for any accidents occurring on this route.

The GR® and PR® markings are the intellectual property of the Fédération Française de Randonnée Pédestre.

Reviews and comments

4.6 / 5
Based on 15 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.6 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.9 / 5
Route interest
4.4 / 5
PhilGui
PhilGui

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 10, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Pleasant, well-marked hike with no difficulty

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nicodaime
nicodaime

A pleasant short hike with beautiful Lot landscapes, reasonable elevation gain and pretty trails. I appreciated the clean toilets with their little mirror. The chapel was open and sadly empty, but the village church was closed.

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Martine Flores
Martine Flores

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 14, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant short hike starting from a beautiful village in the Lot region, which offers us a wealth of heritage: a chapel, pretty farms...

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nicodaime
nicodaime

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 24, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant short hike with beautiful Lot landscapes, reasonable elevation gain and pretty trails. I appreciated the clean toilets with their little mirror. The chapel was open and sadly empty, but the village church was closed.

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toune46
toune46

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 29, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Superb little hike (a bit short) very well signposted
No problems with the Visorando route

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sergio0342
sergio0342

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 25, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

Nothing to report

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User 17128625

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 09, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No


A family hike/picnic. No difficulty. We were aged between 12 and 48. The village is beautiful and clean. What's more, there are clean toilets in the village, which is rare! Thank you

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norbert.maisonneuve
norbert.maisonneuve

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 17, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

2 challenging climbs at the start and end - Beautiful trails surrounded by nature

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Vendinielle
Vendinielle

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 23, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A simple, peaceful stroll.

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Occitan_82
Occitan_82
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Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 04, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant walk, mostly marked in yellow, although the description and GPS track can sometimes be reassuring. This allows you to focus all your attention on enjoying the scenery. We enjoyed the village of Flaugnac and the shaded paths in the wooded areas typical of Quercy, as well as the stop at the chapel with its picnic table. It's best to set off in the morning to avoid climbing in the heat of the day and to enjoy a picnic at the chapel.

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Clementine46
Clementine46

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 29, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very beautiful landscapes, decent trails, often shaded.
In the description, there is mention in (4) of a crossroads... not seen
In (6), no ruins, only a stone hut, not ruined.
Overall, very pleasant.

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gunam
gunam

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 04, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

We parked at Lamolayrette and had a picnic at the table in front of the chapel (not accessible by car). We then completed the route starting from Lamolayrette.
A very pleasant route. The beautiful and peaceful village of Flaugnac is perched on a rocky promontory.
We used the route downloaded onto the GPS to clear up any doubts at a crossroads.

We were charmed by the Cauquelle estate and the warm welcome we received, so we returned by car to pick up two cubitainers of the estate's excellent red wine.

Thank you for the description of this easy little hike, well, a little less easy with the very generous sunshine on this beautiful afternoon.

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voyages voyages
voyages voyages

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 07, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A pleasant little hike. Quite varied with the landscapes of the Lot.

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arque
arque

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 26, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

The village of Flaugnac is very charming; it is tastefully decorated with flowers and trees, and all the buildings are in good condition, showcasing the beautiful white stone of Quercy.
The hike offers superb views of the popie, the rocky promontory on which the village is perched.

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reg46
reg46

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 21, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good


A very beautiful walk, easy going but offering views of the little village of Flaugnac and the chapel of Lamolayrette.

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