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Route des fontaines starting from Martiel
Visorando Member
5.64 mi
+240 ft
-240 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Martiel (Aveyron)
A circular route that will take you a little higher up before descending again, following the Darse stream which flows into the Massar sinkhole. Several fountains along the route.
Ginouilhac Route
4.23 mi
+276 ft
-282 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Martiel (Aveyron)
A route not far from Martiel, offering views and a chance to commune with nature.
Discover the Martiel Dolmens
2.32 mi
+135 ft
-121 ft
1h 10
Easy
Departure from Martiel (Aveyron)
1-hour discovery hike.
You will discover several dolmens, including Bois Del Rey, Bois de Galtier, Devès des Gleyettes and the Cloup des Gleyettes basin.
Martiel Dolmens
5.25 mi
+233 ft
-230 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Martiel (Aveyron)
A route to explore the dolmens of Bois del Rey, Bois de Galtier and Devès des Gleyettes, as well as the Cloup des Gleyettes basin.
From the Priory of Laramière to the dolmens
7.77 mi
+154 ft
-144 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Laramière (Lot)
Walk in the Causses du Quercy Regional Nature Park. Enjoy the wild beauty of nature and magnificent scenery. See a typical Quercy village, a 13th-century priory, majestic dolmens and caselles (gariottes). Photography enthusiasts, get your cameras ready.
Gouffre de l'Oule circular loop
6.69 mi
+889 ft
-902 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Salvagnac-Cajarc (Aveyron)
This circular walk starts from Saint-Clair de Margue, a hamlet belonging to Salvagnac-Carjac. On this walk, you will walk along roads without meeting anyone. You will take paths between low walls that mark the boundaries of plots of land. You will see magnificent landscapes on both sides. You will be in the shade most of the time, but also in the sun on other sections. You will discover the Gouffre de l'Oule.
Planet trail on the Causse
5.32 mi
+676 ft
-659 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from La Rouquette (Aveyron)
The loop first follows a model of the solar system on a scale of 1/2 billionth along the GR®36, then plunges into the Assou valley to discover the natural and vernacular heritage of the commune of La Rouquette. The route features numerous information panels describing the landscapes you will encounter, their history and the local heritage. The hike also passes through a wetland rich in plants and animals typical of these environments.
Between gariottes and fountains
11.69 mi
+591 ft
-587 ft
5h 55
Moderate
Departure from Promilhanes (Lot)
This hike on the Limogne plateau allows you to discover the rich rural heritage of this region, including the beautiful traditional Quercy houses with their distinctive gabled roofs.
Most of the route is not officially marked, but it always follows well-marked rural stone paths.
Route of mills in Villefranche-de-Rouergue
3.03 mi
+453 ft
-453 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Villefranche-de-Rouergue (Aveyron)
An easy family route along the banks of the Aveyron and the hills above Villefranche-de-Rouergue, where you’ll discover charming mills and a beautiful view of the town.
Along the sunken paths between Limogne-en-Quercy and Saint-Jean-de-Laur
4.97 mi
+417 ft
-423 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Limogne-en-Quercy (Lot)
A very natural walk, along narrow paths lined with dry stone walls, in the shade of the gnarled oaks of the Causse. It is enjoyable in all seasons. The magnificent Source de Buzou is the starting point for this walk, which will take you to the highest point in the commune of Limogne.
The Château de la Reine Margot
9.57 mi
+525 ft
-545 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Beauregard (Lot) (Lot)
Here is a suggested route showcasing exceptional heritage, from Beauregard to Saint-Projet, where the Château de la Reine Margot awaits your visit. The circular route follows theGR® 36 and 46 trails, as well as theGR® de Pays Midi-Quercy and twoPR® trails, one of which leads to the Perte du Cros site (access to which has already been described on another route), with just a short stretch of tarmac needed to link these different sections.
Journey to the land of the Gauls and pastoralism in Beauregard
7.29 mi
+440 ft
-466 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Beauregard (Lot) (Lot)
A hike on the Beauregard limestone plateaus, in the heart of a landscape sculpted by pastoralism and our Gallic ancestors.
Black wood, white wood in Quercy
12.02 mi
+1,063 ft
-1,070 ft
6h 25
Difficult
Departure from Puylagarde (Tarn-et-Garonne)
This hike combines two shortPR® trails published by the Quercy-Rouergue Community of Communes, linked by a road and aGRP® trail. Through oak woods, fields and meadows, the route offers typical examples of Quercy rural architecture: bolet houses, dovecotes, wash houses and old farms.
Around Limogne-en-Quercy
2.90 mi
+187 ft
-157 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Limogne-en-Quercy (Lot)
Set off on a route around Limogne-en-Quercy. You will pass the village wash house at the Place des Étoiles viewpoint. You will then take a path back to the village centre.
Between Causse and Ségala
11.43 mi
+1,266 ft
-1,243 ft
6h 20
Moderate
Departure from Castanet (Tarn-et-Garonne) (Tarn-et-Garonne)
Hike through agricultural land, alternating between the stony paths of the Causse plateau to the west and the chestnut forests typical of the Ségala region to the south-east.
Remarkable rural heritage punctuates the trail: cazelles and garriottes, stone bread ovens, wash houses and Quercy houses with conical roofs.
This route is marked along its entire length: aPR®: yellow markings (namedPR®2on the wooden signs) which sometimes follows theGRP® route: red and yellow markings.
A circular loop between Limogne-en-Quercy and the hamlet of Saint-Clair
6.45 mi
+410 ft
-410 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Limogne-en-Quercy (Lot)
Springs, wells, cazelles, gariottes, dry-stone walls, hamlets nestled in the heart of the countryside – enough to delight any walker. There’s no doubt about it: you’re on the Limogne Causse! Nature and local heritage are at the heart of this walk.
Circular around Cajarc through the hills and along the banks of the Lot
3.45 mi
+364 ft
-351 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Cajarc (Lot)
A varied route with a slight climb at the start and a very flat return. The route runs along the edge of the village of Cajarc before climbing into the hills to the Lacaunhe cave. The return journey is along the banks of the Lot, offering coolness and an effortless finish.
Route of the Seven Crosses
4.44 mi
+463 ft
-459 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Sanvensa (Aveyron)
Circling the village of Sanvensa, this route will take you past seven crosses, a church, a castle and a chapel. The view over the Monteils valley is a highlight of this walk.
Around Mas de Monille, Queen Margot's Castle area
6.04 mi
+499 ft
-489 ft
3h 15
Easy
Departure from Loze (Tarn-et-Garonne)
Discover the landscape around the Mas de Monille farmhouse inn, not far from the Château de la Reine Margot.
Le Mas de Monille allows hikers to park in their car park.
Perte du Cros, its cave and the Saillagol mill
3.72 mi
+240 ft
-253 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Saillac (Lot) (Lot)
Discover the source of a stream (the intermittent Cros stream) and its cave. The walk crosses woods and fields and offers views of numerous small heritage sites (low walls, cazelles, wells, crosses, church). The path passes by the foot of the Saillagol mill, which has been restored and is in operation on certain dates.
Prajoux loop in Cajarc
7.50 mi
+1,512 ft
-1,503 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Cajarc (Lot)
This circuit in the hills above the Lot Valley offers numerous viewpoints and a chance to discover the landscapes of the Causse.
From Mauron to Pont de Vézis
3.44 mi
+850 ft
-850 ft
2h 20
Moderate
Departure from Maleville (Aveyron)
A beautiful hike through the side valleys of the Aveyron valley, taking you from the highest point of Le Mauron (at the water tower) to the lowest (along the Aveyron).
The Chemin du Bout du Monde in Larnagol
5.15 mi
+1,043 ft
-1,020 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Larnagol (Lot)
This beautiful hike will take you past the stunning Font Nègre spring to the Bout du Monde (End of the World) viewpoint, which offers magnificent views.
Note dated 25/02/2023: following the closure of the communal path that bypassed the Castanet farmhouse on the left, a new communal path has been created. It bypasses the farmhouse on the right and is now correctly signposted. The description has been amended accordingly.
From Camp de la Borie to Mas de Renayac
4.88 mi
+240 ft
-240 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Foissac (Aveyron)
An easy family walk on the Causse plateau between Foissac and the cliffs of the Lot Valley. At the recently restored Mas de Renayac, you’ll enjoy a beautiful view of the Lot Valley, with Larroque-Toirac Castle opposite.
The hills above Larnagol
3.34 mi
+817 ft
-827 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Larnagol (Lot)
A short walk on the Larnagol plateau where you’ll see springs, caselles and dry-stone walls.
From Foissac to Vernet-le-Bas
4.67 mi
+564 ft
-564 ft
2h 40
Moderate
Departure from Foissac (Aveyron)
A very scenic route that follows an old path once used by locals to link Foissac to Vernet-le-Bas. This walk alternates between sections through woodland and open areas offering lovely views of the valley.
A route with a bit of an elevation gain but not very difficult on foot. It can also be done by mountain bike.
Larroque-Toirac and Pech de Bourrou viewpoint
3.78 mi
+738 ft
-715 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Larroque-Toirac (Lot)
A lovely walk in the hills above Larroque-Toirac, offering a different perspective on the Lot valley. Viewpoints on the cliff edge overlooking the Lot valley and a walk on the limestone plateau. A short hike through woodland and open spaces. Suitable footwear is recommended.
From the Cornus rock to Trou Madame
7.11 mi
+850 ft
-833 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Cénevières (Lot)
This circular walk, proposed by the Association 'les pierres vivent' and the commune of Cénevières, winds its way from the valley to the causse, sometimes along small wild paths, sometimes along wider paths, and very few roads.
Along the way, you will discover fountains, caselles, dovecotes, chapels and wash houses, as well as the Trou Madame spring and the château, which is open to visitors
Four villages, two castles and a river
7.61 mi
+909 ft
-922 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Cénevières (Lot)
Four villages, each with its own unique character:
- Cénevières and its magnificent castle
- Calvignac, perched on the cliff
- Larnagol, nestled in a hollow in the cliff
- La Toulzanie, a troglodyte village
The River Lot flows between these four villages, with a path climbing up the cliff on the left bank and remaining on the plain on the right bank.
The cornices of the Causse plateau in Cénevières
10.94 mi
+1,345 ft
-1,345 ft
6h 10
Moderate
Departure from Cénevières (Lot)
This route passes through various high points offering beautiful views of different valleys and the Lot valley.
Causse de Gelle
4.80 mi
+236 ft
-249 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Causse-et-Diège (Aveyron)
A short, easy walk on the Causse de Gelle plateau, very pleasant with beautiful views of the Diège valley.
La Côte Gelée and Pech d'Ablanc
7.50 mi
+860 ft
-833 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Caylus (Tarn-et-Garonne)
A circuit around Caylus rich in heritage. An ancient Roman road, stone crosses, dolmens... and continuing 2-3 km at the end, a detour to the petrifying waterfall (not included in the route described below)
Thanks to the website tourisme-tarnetgaronne.fr
Caylus, Notre-Dame de Livron and Notre-Dame des Grâces
15.34 mi
+1,752 ft
-1,752 ft
8h 35
Moderate
Departure from Caylus (Tarn-et-Garonne)
This hike allows you to discover a rich architectural heritage and beautiful landscapes near Caylus, in Tarn-et-Garonne. The return journey is on tarmac, as there is no alternative, but the road is pleasant and quiet, except for the last kilometre.
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