The Malbec route in Saint-Vincet-Rive-d’Olt

A route starting from the village of Saint-Vincent-Rive-d’Olt. You follow the pretty Ruisseau de Bondoire stream before climbing amongst the oak and fir trees to reach the plateau and the hamlet of Les Roques. The route passes through oak woods, vineyards and truffle fields before descending back to the village.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 6.75 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 40 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 643 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 643 ft

  • ▲
    Highest point: 971 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 328 ft

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Description of the walk

Park in the small car park by the main road (D88) and the stream, near the town hall. 

(S/E) Cross the bridge over the Ruisseau de Bondoire and turn left immediately. Follow the road for 200 m, then keep left at the three-way junction to head down towards the stream.

(1) Turn right towards the mill and enter the grounds. Continue along the small path signposted “Sentier des Pervenches” and go straight on, following the stream until you reach the D23.

(2) Turn right and walk carefully alongsidethe D23 forabout 500 metres.

(3) Turn left, cross the bridge, then immediately turn left onto a fairly rough and stony path between the oak trees, which will take you up to the plateau.

(4) At the top of the climb, follow the wide path to the left towards the hamlet of Les Roques. 

(5) At the junction, turn right towards the centre of the hamlet and walk past the school. 

(6) Turn left towards the church, leave it on your right and continue along the road to Pech de l’Église. 

(7) Turn left onto the wide track that runs between the vineyards. Stay on this track, which descends gently for about 3 km through pine and oak trees and returns to the D23. 

(8) Follow the D23 to the left with care, cross the small bridge and you’ll come to a junction you passed on the way out. 

(2) Turn right onto the Sentier des Pervenches and follow the outbound route in the opposite direction to return to the car park (S/E). 

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 328 ft - Car park
  2. 1 : mi 0.22 - alt. 341 ft - Mill junction
  3. 2 : mi 1.31 - alt. 410 ft - D23, turn right
  4. 3 : mi 1.63 - alt. 433 ft - Route des Roques
  5. 4 : mi 2.2 - alt. 915 ft - End of the climb, turn left
  6. 5 : mi 2.86 - alt. 951 ft - Junction, turn right
  7. 6 : mi 3.06 - alt. 932 ft - Les Roques, on the left
  8. 7 : mi 3.51 - alt. 958 ft - Le Pech de l’Église
  9. 8 : mi 5.27 - alt. 394 ft - D23, left
  10. S/E : mi 6.75 - alt. 328 ft - Car park

Notes

Sturdy footwear is recommended for the rocky climb up to the plateau after (3). 

Reviews and comments

4.3 / 5
Based on 3 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.3 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.7 / 5
Route interest
4 / 5
pommade
pommade

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 06, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

The coast is very rugged, with ‘large’ stone steps

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vtramut
vtramut

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : May 24, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Very well signposted (yellow markings) with little tarmac. Lovely views over the plateau. The start in the village is lovely, beside the water.

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JMB46
JMB46

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 08, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk to enjoy in fine weather. There are a few fairly steep climbs, but nothing particularly difficult. The scenery varies between the ridges and the woodland. There are some lovely houses as you pass through the village of ‘Les Roques’. We covered 11 km in 2 hours 50 minutes. At the end of the walk, you can linger in the village of Saint Vincent Rive d’Olt to admire the beautiful stone houses in the Quercy style.

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