The Old Vineyards of Saint Côme d'Olt

A contrasting hike through lush meadows and rich farmland on the plain or along the slopes, once covered with vineyards, with the medieval town of Saint-Côme-d'Olt in sight.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 8.74 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 05 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 198 m
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    Descent: - 197 m

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    Highest point: 545 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 352 m

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Description of the walk

(S/E) Reach the Place de la Mairie. Follow Rue de l'Église for about ten metres, then turn left onto Rue de Four. After the porch, continue straight ahead along Rue du Terral (white and red markings).

(1) Leave theGR®65on your right, heading towards the bridge. Continue straight ahead. At the first crossroads, turn left onto Chemin de Costefolles. Walk alongside the cemetery and follow the Route de Mandailles on your right for 300 metres. Turn left onto the grassy path leading to La Rigaldie (beautiful buildings). In the hamlet, turn right onto the small road for 100 metres, then turn right onto a farm track. At the next crossroads, turn left to reach Martillergues (well-renovated houses).

(2) Turn right for 200 metres, then turn 90° left onto a dirt track running alongside vineyards and lined with hawthorn hedges. At the next crossroads, go up to the right towards Cinqpeyres (traditional houses).

(3) Before the hamlet, rejoin theGR®65and turn right. Go up a stony path to a crossroads and leave theGR®65coming from La Rozière.

(4) Continue straight ahead on the small road until you reach the D987 (Aubrac road). Turn left and follow it for 50 m (be careful). Cross the road and continue along the small shaded road towards La Coutarie. Leave the road to this hamlet on your right and continue towards Cassagnettes.

(5) At the first crossroads, turn left onto a dirt track that runs alongside pastures, fields and vineyards for 2 km. Descend towards Saint-Côme-d'Olt (views of the village and the convent of Malet). Pass in front of the Ouradou (a small oratory dating from 1586, a resting place for pilgrims) to reach the town walls and the town hall square (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 371 m - Town hall square
  2. 1 : km 0.22 - alt. 361 m
  3. 2 : km 2.83 - alt. 431 m
  4. 3 : km 3.8 - alt. 463 m
  5. 4 : km 4.7 - alt. 521 m
  6. 5 : km 6.41 - alt. 527 m
  7. S/E : km 8.74 - alt. 371 m - Town hall square

Notes

Markings: White and red, yellow, white and red, yellow.

Alternative route: At Cinqpeyres, follow theGR®65on the left to return directly to Saint Côme d'Olt.

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.

Reviews and comments

4.5 / 5
Based on 32 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.8 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.7 / 5
Route interest
4.1 / 5
User 25630946

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 07, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Easy and enjoyable

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FloFon
FloFon

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 13, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Completed in May 2025. Superb loop around the village. Easy signposting. No difficulties whatsoever. Crosses the GR65 with a few more people for a few kilometres.

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joseph courbon
joseph courbon

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 08, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

great walk!

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epiluc91
epiluc91

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 10, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely, easy walk in the countryside. The village of Saint-Côme-d'Olt is well worth spending some time in.

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Dominique Coudreau
Dominique Coudreau

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 14, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely route with beautiful views on the descent to the village of Saint Côme d'Olt.

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Boya
Boya

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 31, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant, easy walk where you can enjoy the fresh country air. There aren't many old vines left...

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ESMS
ESMS

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 12, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very accessible hike that I guided just before lockdown.
In January, when it was foggy, there were few people around.
The first violets sheltered by low walls.
Pretty winegrowers' huts and a magnificent cross, perfect for a break and some meditation
Beautiful view on the way back of the Malet convent, a very beautiful building, and the bell tower of St. Côme.
I will definitely guide this hike again with my club in the autumn.
I had spotted it before, but some of the markings were missing at certain crossroads.
Worth doing

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jeannette vallet
jeannette vallet

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 12, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

This is a very beautiful hike, easy and full of panoramic views of the surrounding valleys. And in June, there are orchids everywhere along the paths, all enlivened by birdsong! Many thanks to the author.

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jv du 12
jv du 12

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 20, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

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balou17
balou17

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : May 26, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average

Walk accessible to all. Not much of interest in terms of "randoscopic" views.
Take it or leave it!!! The homes of our poor farmers; our houses are nothing more than garden sheds. Add to that hectares of new or under-construction hangars with roofs covered in solar panels, subsidised by dear subsidies!!!

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alainnanie
alainnanie

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 05, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average

A nice little hike with no difficulty at all, suitable for children. And if you want to stay for one or more nights in the area, don't hesitate to visit the sisters at Malet Convent, who will be delighted to welcome you to their beautiful, peaceful retreat.
It makes a nice change from chain hotels and their prefabricated rooms.

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oducar
oducar

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 01, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Beautiful hike

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flojuer
flojuer

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 12, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

I emphasised the appeal of the route because I think all hikes have their own appeal. However, this hike will not be one of our favourites: three quarters of it is uphill and the remaining quarter is downhill on stony ground... There isn't much shade, so it's not one to do during a heatwave. We didn't see many vineyards and didn't take many photos, except at the end of the route with views of Saint Come d'Olt and the Malet convent.
We're still glad we did it, though.

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taureaujaune
taureaujaune

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 08, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

no vines and a bit long

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marcheapied51
marcheapied51

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 05, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average

Didn't see many vineyards, beautiful landscapes, passed through a forest in the middle of the hike, with views of Saint Come d'Olt and the Malet convent at the end of the trail.
A peaceful walk that's suitable for families.

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