The Chemin des Enfarinés

This unusual old path through the woods tells a story dating back to the signing of the Concordat in 1801: that of the "enfarinés".

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 3.87 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 40 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 192 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 192 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 498 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 300 m

Description of the walk

Moderator update on 15/07/2020: Please note! Possible route change according to a notice dated 13/07/2020 (see practical information).

Park at Place de la Mairie (S/E) near the Portal Bas porch. Take the cobbled street leading up to Saint-Barthélémy Church. Turn left onto a narrow, very steep path lined with low walls (this ancient path leading up to the plateau was used by the rebels of "la petite église") to Limon. After a first flat section, climb up through the chestnut trees on a narrow path to reach a forest track leading to Limon.

(1) Descend to the right on a grassy track with a short, fairly steep section (caution). Reach the small road leading to the Château du Puech. Continue downhill to the left for 100 metres to Cantagrel. Take a sharp right turn onto a very pleasant dirt track that passes below the château (beautiful view of this private residence, the keep dates from the 15th century). During the descent, cross the Escalans Hauts housing estate.

(2) At a granite calvary, turn left for 40 metres until you reach the cemetery. Turn right, following the boundary wall, and you will come out onto Rue Basse. Turn left for 30 metres until you reach the leisure area and the campsite. Continue to the hamlet of Le Roc.

(3) Turn left, passing in front of the emergency services centre. Turn right and cross the Dourdou river. After the sports ground, turn right. Follow a pleasant level path (view of the village) and rejoin the D13 then the D22 at the Roc crossroads.

(3) Enter the village and continue to the goat market, then turn right onto Rue Droite and continue to Portal Bas (clock tower). This street is lined with beautiful renovated old houses. Renaissance façades, half-timbered façades and 19th-century bourgeois houses stand side by side. Head to the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 306 m - Parking: Town hall square
  2. 1 : km 0.94 - alt. 498 m - Limon trail
  3. 2 : km 2.31 - alt. 340 m - Escalans Haut
  4. 3 : km 3.52 - alt. 304 m - Le Roc, after the bridge - Dourdou de Conques (rivière)
  5. S/E : km 3.87 - alt. 306 m - Parking: Town hall square

Notes

Notice dated 13/07/2020: PLEASE NOTE that this route does not take into account the change of ownership of the château, which has closed the property. It is no longer possible to use this route as it stands. Go to the Enfarines information point next to the town hall to get the correct route (2.5 km without the circular in Villecomtal).
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Markings: Yellow.

Reviews and comments

4.5 / 5
Based on 8 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.5 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.6 / 5
Route interest
4.5 / 5
randonannie
randonannie

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

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

Arduous climb between low walls made of local stone. Then, fairly steep passages through forests. Equally arduous descent, but beautiful views of the castle and a few mansions before the housing estate.
Visit to the village of Villecomtal (a leaflet was available at the motorhome parking area): old houses, low gates, scented gardens, etc.

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grandin
grandin ★

Thank you, Bproductiv
I have added the information to the description.

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Bproductiv
Bproductiv

PLEASE NOTE: this route does not take into account the change of ownership of the château, which has closed the property. It is no longer possible to use this route as it stands. Go to the Enfarines information point next to the town hall to get the correct route (2.5 km without the circular in Villecomtal).

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Françoise BAZIN
Françoise BAZIN

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 10, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

I loved this hike, which I had been dreaming of doing. But there were a lot of brambles and greenery. The path needs to be cleared, with consideration for all those who have used it, including the Enfarines. I came from Haute-Savoie to walk this path.

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cadars simone
cadars simone

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 27, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very interesting walk. Don't miss a visit to the village and the Vinh LUU botanical garden with its many plants and small pond populated by frogs!

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kalimenia
kalimenia

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 31, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A short, easy hike with beautiful scenery. The village is charming, but the end of the hike near the bridge is rather pointless (there is nothing particularly interesting on that side). Be careful at the end of the climb in the forest, however, as there are one or two very narrow passages along the edge of the ravine that are particularly dangerous, especially when the ground is covered with wet leaves!

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La Mouline
La Mouline

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 29, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A short but challenging hike, with a steep climb for half of the route. Ideal for experienced hikers.
The small circular at Villecomtal is not useful.

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chipie33290
chipie33290

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 14, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

route very well explained
but we didn't do the second circular as we didn't find it interesting

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gazok54
gazok54 ★

Hello and thank you, manceaunanie.
Your comment does not reveal the difficulties you encountered when following the description. Could you give us some suggestions for improvement?

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manceaunanie
manceaunanie

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 30, 2015
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A very pleasant hike. Beautiful views of the Lot, mostly shaded trails, a small stream, and a recommended stop at the Auberge du Peyral about halfway along the route, which is very affordable and offers lovely views from the terrace. I highly recommend this hike.

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a.nayrac
a.nayrac

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 05, 2015
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

At the end of the route, the second circular in the village is of little interest.

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