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Les Arques walks
Quercy Outdoor: The Ladoux Circuit
Tourist office
4.63 mi
+689 ft
-669 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Les Arques (Lot)
Discover the village of Zadkine and its small but significant historical heritage.
This route, starting from the superb village of Les Arques, will take you through the landscapes of the Causse, where vineyards have given way to oak trees.
Route of the ENS through the Marais des Arques
2.70 mi
+279 ft
-279 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Les Arques (Lot)
You are now on the signposted interpretive route of the Masse Valley Sensitive Natural Area.
During your walk, you will discover remarkable built and natural heritage sites.
A circular route starting from Les Arques.
Visorando Member
4.14 mi
+627 ft
-627 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Les Arques (Lot)
Walk in the forest and along sunken paths typical of this region of north-western Lot, starting from the village of Les Arques. Very green landscape in summer, pretty undergrowth in a very wild environment (passing close to only three residences). Most of the walk is off paved roads, on local lanes. Some very pretty views.
This walk is marked on the IGN map and is signposted in yellow on the ground.
Quercy Outdoor: The Pan Mill
5.96 mi
+732 ft
-732 ft
3h 25
Easy
Departure from Gindou (Lot)
Starting from the village of Gindou, this walk will take you along forest tracks and narrow paths to the valley where the Ourajou river flows.
Quercy Outdoor: The church at Luziers
6.13 mi
+784 ft
-764 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Cazals (Lot)
Starting from Lake Cazals, this walk will take you on a tour of the hamlet of Luziers.
Route du petit patrimoine de Goujounac
2.57 mi
+341 ft
-341 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Goujounac (Lot)
Starting from the pretty medieval village of Goujounac, throughout this hike in the Bourian region you will discover the small local heritage: gariottes/cazelles, springs, wells, wash houses and fountains. A hilly area wooded with pine, chestnut and oak trees. You will discover the two hamlets of Touron and Fargou, which bear witness to a rich rural history. The working farm at Touron sells local duck products. To round off your hike, you can quench your thirst at the bar of the hostelry on the village square.
Quercy Outdoor: Saint-Martin Church
6.26 mi
+850 ft
-869 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Lavercantière (Lot)
From Lavercantière to Rampoux via Saint-Martin le Désarnat, this rural hike will introduce you to some remarkable heritage sites.
Quercy Outdoor : Les trois communes
11.56 mi
+1,220 ft
-1,207 ft
6h 25
Difficult
Departure from Frayssinet-le-Gélat (Lot)
À la découverte des villages de Frayssinet-le-Gélat, Pomarède et Goujounac.
Quercy Outdoor: Boissièrette
3.98 mi
+614 ft
-614 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Marminiac (Lot)
A walk starting from Marminiac in the footsteps of the artist Roger Bissière and his son, Louttre B.
Quercy Outdoor: The heights of Lantis
5.67 mi
+564 ft
-561 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Dégagnac (Lot)
Between the valley and limestone hillsides, this walk will take you along wild paths. Discover the traditional houses, dovecotes and bread ovens of the hamlets of Lantis and Mas Teulat.
Quercy Outdoor: The Causse forever
8.50 mi
+1,207 ft
-1,201 ft
5h 00
Difficult
Departure from Salviac (Lot)
Set off to explore the countryside and the Bourian region on the Pech Curet discovery trail. Bread ovens, gariottes, cazelles and dolmens await you.
Pech Curet - Fontenille - Aurimont
4.86 mi
+495 ft
-472 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Salviac (Lot)
Half road, half path. Superb views.
Crossing Aurimont, a typical village with stone houses and slate roofs.
Route de découverte de Pech Curet
3.20 mi
+482 ft
-492 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Salviac (Lot)
We invite you to discover, via a pleasant walk, various sites covering a range of themes: geology, prehistory, architecture, flora and fauna.
So, at your own pace, from one discovery to the next, you’ll travel back a little way up the timeline.
Quercy Outdoor: L'Abbaye-Nouvelle
5.55 mi
+712 ft
-738 ft
3h 10
Easy
Departure from Léobard (Lot)
Set off to explore the ruins of Abbaye-Nouvelle as you walk along the Céou valley.
Martignac route
9.16 mi
+1,257 ft
-1,253 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Puy-l'Évêque (Lot)
The walk starts and ends in Puy-l'Évêque, but it passes through many wooded areas and also allows you to discover some natural sites and ancient buildings. A visit to the small church of Martignac, with its magnificent frescoes, is a highlight of the walk. The walk ends with a visit to the old town of Puy-l'Évêque, with views of the Lot. Ideal for a relaxing and gourmet break.
Les Payrols nature
6.72 mi
+1,125 ft
-1,129 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Luzech (Lot)
The route leads from Luzech to the Payrols valley via the Crespiat plateau and its
caussenardes.
The Payrols valley is home to a few geological curiosities that are well worth a detour!
The outward and return journeys are along pretty paths offering beautiful panoramic views or, conversely, privacy and tranquillity.
Tour of the island of Luzech
2.61 mi
+20 ft
-20 ft
1h 15
Easy
Departure from Luzech (Lot)
A road walk through the Luzech meander. Vineyards, a stone hut and the Notre-Dame de l'Île Chapel are all part of this easy walk.
Route des Pals
7.68 mi
+643 ft
-650 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Albas (Lot) (Lot)
Hike through the heart of the vineyards to the foot of the Oppidum de l'Impernal de Luzech. A shaded route where you will find peace and quiet.
Le Roc Pounchut
Association / Club / Walk leader
4.84 mi
+574 ft
-591 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Albas (Lot) (Lot)
A very beautiful route in the Lot valley near the village of Albas.
Payrols Circuit
6.30 mi
+640 ft
-630 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Albas (Lot) (Lot)
Circuit between the Lot valley, combes and viewpoint over the village of Albas.
Al Tuc de Bélaye
6.78 mi
+653 ft
-646 ft
1.5 hrs
Easy
Departure from Bélaye (Lot)
A pretty 12 km trail, almost entirely in the woods, which is pleasant in summer. There aren't many viewpoints, but this circuit allows you to discover the pretty village of Grézels and, once you reach Le Tuc, you can see the Lot river below.
Al Tuc circuit from Bélaye
6.67 mi
+614 ft
-594 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Bélaye (Lot)
This circuit will introduce you to two of the prettiest villages in the Lot Valley and vineyards. These villages are also steeped in history and preserve visible reminders of their past.
Circular route to the paragliding launch site in Douelle
3.74 mi
+640 ft
-643 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Douelle (Lot)
A short walk to discover the paragliding launch site and the superb view it offers. The route consists mainly of footpaths; only the first section alternates between road and wide track, whilst the final part is a rather steepGR® trail but offers a beautiful view of Douelle.
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