The Causse de Briffoul

Follow the pilgrims of Santiago de Compostela (GR®65) along a historic path that is difficult but offers a wide variety of landscapes and pleasant views.

Details

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 7.82 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 05 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 311 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 300 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 492 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 335 m

Description of the walk

Park near the Saint Pierre War Memorial (S/E). Follow theGR®65to the right (white and red markings). Turn left then right (gate) onto a steep, very rough path. Walk through woods and juniper trees to reach the plateau (beautiful views of the Bessuéjouls Valley). You will come out onto the small road leading to Bibal. Continue left for 900 metres to Briffoul.

(1) Pass the farmhouse and continue for 150m. Leave theGR®65, which turns right onto a dirt track. Continue straight ahead on the road for 350m. Before the farmhouse, turn 90° between two pastures onto a farm track. At a hairpin bend, take a grassy path opposite. At the first crossroads, ignore the path on the right (pay close attention) and after a few metres, turn right onto a narrow path lined with hedges and low walls to descend to La Conque. Continue along the small road (on the left, you will see the Réquistat workshop, which makes marquetry knives and fashion accessories). Turn right towards Les Camps. You will rejoin theGR®65.

(2) Follow it straight ahead towards the Church of Trédou (a restored 15th-century Gothic church). Climb up to the Manoir de Beauregard. Continue until you reach another crossroads.

(3) Turn left onto a sunken path in poor condition for 500 metres, leaving theGR®65again.
Continue straight ahead on a dirt track to Remiral (a beautiful renovated residence). Turn right onto a grassy path climbing up the hillside to the small road (beautiful views of the Lot Valley). Turn right and climb up to Briffoul.

(1) Join theGR®65again and follow it to the left to return to Saint-Pierre-de-Bessuéjouls via the same route you took on the way there. Return to the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 335 m - Parking Monument aux Morts
  2. 1 : km 1.89 - alt. 480 m - Le Briffoul
  3. 2 : km 3.68 - alt. 363 m - Les Camps
  4. 3 : km 4.66 - alt. 425 m - GR65 crossroads
  5. S/E : km 7.82 - alt. 338 m - Parking Monument aux Morts

Notes

Markings: White and red, yellow, white and red, yellow, white and red

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 9 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.7 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.8 / 5
Route interest
4.2 / 5
pousserapierre
pousserapierre

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 26, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Please note that there has been a change to the route at the start, with a detour. Do not go up to the left and through the gate, as winter weather has made the path dangerous. At the war memorial, take the road on the right and continue straight ahead. The signposting has been redone and is easy to follow.
Best regards.

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taureaujaune
taureaujaune

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 08, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Very beautiful hike with elevation gain and variety.

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bergmann1267@gmail.com
bergmann1267@gmail.com

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 10, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

The description is excellent except for the section following the 500-metre sunken lane (Remiral).

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mn54710
mn54710

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 12, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Beautiful landscapes.
A route that allows you to get into the spirit of the Camino de Santiago.

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CLOT
CLOT

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 27, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Follow the yellow trail closely, which sometimes merges with the GR trail.

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Dami
Dami

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 20, 2016
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Pleasant walk. Highlight: Visit to the Réquista workshop, warm welcome, shame that the small churches are closed.

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catusse.lucien@aliceadsl.fr
catusse.lucien@aliceadsl.fr

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 11, 2016
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A pleasant route, well-marked, with a short section on the Way of St. James.

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oliveduval
oliveduval

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 21, 2015
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average

a bit too many small roads;

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