The ruins of the Saut and Tournefeuille mills

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A lovely walk, very pleasant in summer, well sheltered by the Alzou valley. The ruins of the mills will delight children and adults alike.

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    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 4.45 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 40 
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    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 129 m
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    Descent: - 137 m
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    Highest point: 276 m
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    Lowest point: 177 m
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Moulin du Saut

Description of the walk

Park at the La Méjancerie Basse car park.

(S/E) Take the path at the back of the car park towards the west. After 200 metres, continue straight ahead, ignoring the path that branches off to the left. Very quickly, the path runs along the ridge towards Rocamadour. You will enjoy numerous views of the Alzou, the Moulin du Saut and then the Moulin de Tournefeuille.

(1) After about 2 km along the ridge, take the path on the right which descends very quickly in hairpin bends towards the stream bed. Cross the stone bridge over the Alzou and immediately turn right towards the Moulin de Tournefeuille.

(2) Climb to the top of the mill, then take theGR®6on the right and follow it to the starting point. After 200 m, continue on theGR®6on the right until you reach a crossroads where theGR®6climbs steeply to the left, clearly marked by railway sleepers.

(3) Climb theGR®6, leaving the path that leads into a cul-de-sac opposite.

(4) After a protected passage along the cliff side, cross the Moulin du Saut via its staircase. Enjoy the ruins of the other buildings. Continue on theGR®6.

(5) After 200 m, continue on theGR®6, leaving a path that climbs up to the left. Cross the bridge over the Alzou to finish the hike on a wide path leading up to the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 274 m - La Méjancerie Basse car park
  2. 1 : km 2.01 - alt. 267 m - Viewpoint
  3. 2 : km 2.42 - alt. 180 m - Tournefeuille Mill - Alzou (rivière)
  4. 3 : km 3.46 - alt. 189 m - GR6 climbs steeply
  5. 4 : km 3.8 - alt. 205 m - Moulin du Saut
  6. 5 : km 4.06 - alt. 232 m - Bridge - GR6
  7. S/E : km 4.45 - alt. 274 m - La Méjancerie Basse car park

Notes

Access to the car park is well signposted from the start of the D39, which begins at the bridge over the railway line 500 metres from Gramat station. Follow the signs for Circuit du Moulin du Saut.
Allow 2 hours of walking with children aged 6 and over, plus time for breaks.
The descent to the Alzou is a little steep at the top. Take care not to slip.
At the Tournefeuille mill, you will find very fragrant mint. Be careful not to confuse it with the numerous nettles.

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.

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Reviews and comments

4.7 / 5
Based on 19 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.6 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.6 / 5
Route interest
4.8 / 5
User 4071301

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 08, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A very pleasant route with no particular difficulties in dry weather, but slightly less easy after a few showers.
Magnificent scenery and beautiful views of the Alzou valley.

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User 28071516

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 17, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Beautiful views

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vero44130
vero44130

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 02, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

wonderful hike

the first descent is gentle, the mill is an enchanting place, it's a shame there was hardly any water
the valley is magical
the climb back up to the Causse is also gentle, and the view from up there is magnificent
the second descent towards the second mill is a little steeper, but still gentle
we head back into the valley a little and climb back up to the first cliff. Be careful, the climb is fairly gentle but very long and in the sun

we'll do this again another year

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denisjean
denisjean

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 25, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Hike to do in good weather. Beautiful views of the valley. The Moulin du Saut mill is spectacular due to its location.
However, there is no water in the stream along the route.

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xNouchka
xNouchka

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 14, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Superb little hike, I recommend doing it in the direction indicated, the mill and the view are magnificent

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ayous
ayous

Overall rating : 2.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 31, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Ease of following the route : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Hello
On this trail, the signs are not always very visible and need to be repaired, as do the markings. For this hike, you will need an IGN map and information on the best time of year to do it, as when it rains, the trails become very muddy and are not suitable for hiking. Otherwise, it is a magnificent hike.

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Marycha
Marycha

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 26, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A lovely walk with two watermill sites. There is a slight incline.

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paulinedgranges
paulinedgranges

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 02, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A nice little trail. Lovely views from up high. However, the river is dry at this time of year. We did the hike with two babies in baby carriers (no pushchairs) and two children aged 7 and 10, who managed it without any difficulty despite a few small climbs.

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christianesamblancat
christianesamblancat

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 26, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Very beautiful hike, steeped in history

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Fred MSP
Fred MSP
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 19, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A must-do hike with superb views. Be careful on certain parts of the route (descents) as the ground is slippery when it rains.

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MissTomate
MissTomate
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 01, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A very pleasant route. I changed the route slightly: I started at point 3, followed the route to point 5, then walked along the Alzou to point 2. By doing this, I was able to enjoy both the magnificent views of the gorges and the coolness of the riverbank, while discovering the two mills, including the very surprising Moulin du Saut. One or two climbs at the end are a little difficult but not insurmountable. Be aware that there is no mobile phone reception along the Alzou, so make sure you download the map in advance.

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Pierre46lbm
Pierre46lbm

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 15, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Easy but very slippery terrain in rainy weather

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carotiwi_rando
carotiwi_rando

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 05, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful walk that matches the description provided. We didn't see many people (October is undoubtedly quieter than spring or summer). The ruins of the mills are magical. It must also be pleasant in summer as the walk is mainly in the shade of the woods.

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hilaire.vachon
hilaire.vachon

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 22, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

When the ground is wet, climbing the steps (railway tracks) can be difficult for some people, as the ground is very slippery.

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martine.bourgeois@hotmail.fr
martine.bourgeois@hotmail.fr

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 06, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

very pleasant and varied route

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