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Start at the Saint-Geniez-d’Olt Tourist Office (car park at Place de la Mairie).
(S/E) On leaving the cloister, turn left into Rue de l’Hôtel de Ville, cross the River Lot via the Vieux Pont. Turn right and then left into Rue de la Poujade. Walk past the Saint-Antoine Chapel.
(1) Take the path leading uphill to the left, cross the small road and continue straight ahead along the path. The path runs alongside old vineyards or strawberry fields before entering the woodland. It becomes more enclosed. Follow the signs for the Chapelle d’Aurelle.
(2) When you reach the hamlet of Le Batut, near the restored communal oven, turn right to head down the road and join the D503 (Route de Verlac).
(3) Cross the road and take the path leading down, directly opposite, to soon reach Les Pessoles.
(4) Cross the small bridge over the stream and turn right to leave the hamlet. Continue along the road, following the course of the stream through this wonderful valley, until you reach the junction with the D95 (Route de Naves).
(5) Carry on straight ahead towards the Saint-Pierre factory. Take the bridge on the right over the Mardonenq and continue along the road to the Chapel of Notre-Dame des Buis.
(6) At the junction, turn left and follow the road running alongside the Lot to the Pont Vieux. Cross the bridge and return to the Place de la Mairie (S/E).
Very good, the uphill climb comes straight away, followed by the downhill. The only slight downside is the end of the route on the road, but we can't complain, as we only encountered three cars. The weather was beautiful this morning, which made the route even better. This route is perfect for getting back into exercise and is really very pleasant.
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