Moulin du Saut and Moulin de Tournefeuille mills

Beautiful course, above and in the Alzou valley, visiting two mills: the Moulin du Saut (fortified mill of the 12th century) and the Moulin de Tournefeuille.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 7.78 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 45 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 179 m
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    Descent: - 179 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 289 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 177 m

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Description of the walk

(S) The starting point is the car park along the D840, 250 m before the intersection with the Departmental Road No. 36 coming from Gramat and near the aerial adventure park but on the other side of the big bend (to the right).

From the car park, cross the D840 and take the small road downhill. Go under the railway track and turn left. Head along the railway track and at the level crossing (1) turn right.
Follow the path on the plateau that will gradually descend into the valley. At the bottom, at the intersection (2), turn right to get to Moulin du Saut. Do not hesitate to take the path down through the Moulin du Saut to the waterfall below.
Turn back and return to the last intersection. Continue on the path along the valley, cross the bridge and go up the opposite slope.
Arrive at the upper car park (3), turn right onto the path along the cliff towards Rocamadour. Enjoy magnificent views from the top of the Alzou Valley and the Moulin du Saut.
After about 200 m along the ridge, take the path to the right (4) which goes down into the valley. Pass the site of the Moulin de Tournefeuille and take the path that goes right (5). After about 400 m, leave the path in the valley to take the left path that climbs up to the plateau. At the top, continue to the railway track (6). There is a barn on the right. Take the path to the right and walk along the railway. Arrive at the small bridge, pass under the railway to the left and cross the D840 to reach the car park at the starting point.

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 281 m - Car park by the D840
  2. 1 : km 0.97 - alt. 289 m - Level crossing
  3. 2 : km 2.9 - alt. 231 m - Turn right to go to Moulin du Saut - Alzou (rivière)
  4. 3 : km 3.34 - alt. 274 m - Top right-hand car park
  5. 4 : km 5.36 - alt. 270 m - Take the path down to the right
  6. 5 : km 6.09 - alt. 183 m - Leave the GR6, path on the left
  7. 6 : km 7.37 - alt. 278 m - Railway line
  8. S/E : km 7.78 - alt. 281 m - Car park by the D840

Notes

With the agreement of the author of the hike, we add this statement:
There is a GR route between the two mills (this is also the classic hike) but this a variant that tours the mills and the valley from the Le Causse, along the plateau above.

Worth a visit

Close to the starting point (200 m away), on the other side of the big bend there is an aerial adventure park and the Gouffre du Saut de la Pucelle. Beneath the aerial adventure park course. Entry is permitted and free. It is a chasm into which small stream that is very popular with cavers disappears. Beautiful natural site.

Also note the natural camping site in “Ferme Estay" 400 m further on.

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

4.7 / 5
Based on 48 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.6 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.7 / 5
Route interest
4.9 / 5
User 22725545

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 02, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

I completed this trail with my 3.5-year-old daughter, who is used to walking. However, the "outward" section is not easy, with steep, slippery slopes due to the combination of earth and small gravel. I am very experienced at hiking and I think that classifying this trail as easy could be misleading for beginners.

However, the views are simply magnificent, both through the mill and from the top overlooking the valley and the limestone plateau.

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nico46
nico46

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 07, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A superb hike, already familiar from the valley; the return trip over the top of the cliff is spectacular and so characteristic of the Alzou canyon. All the more enjoyable because the Moulin du Saut waterfall was flowing at full capacity, which is rarely the case in summer. It was a magical moment, with the stream standing out against the ruins of the mill. The only problem is that it's very busy, especially as the car park on the cliff provides very quick access to the Moulin! The hike is not suitable for people with joint problems who are afraid of steep gradients! In that case, you'd be better off doing a round trip in the valley from Rocamadour.

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carotiwi_rando
carotiwi_rando

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 07, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

superb walk, do it again

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Wampas
Wampas

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 12, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

It's such a pleasure to run this route, with its flat, uneven terrain, sunshine and shade, it's perfect.

We never tire of doing it again every year...
Even better in April and May when there's water...

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pierjac4477
pierjac4477

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 18, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

This was a wonderful walk that took us through the breathtaking scenery of the Causse.

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Claire Laboucarie
Claire Laboucarie

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 27, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A very beautiful circuit. Beautiful in all seasons, but with water it's magical.

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nicole.l
nicole.l

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 09, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Very nice route, magnificent Moulin su Saut waterfall. I highly recommend this tour

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MaPomme
MaPomme

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 15, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A very nice walk along pretty paths lined with stone walls on the first part.
We followed the route, but came across quite a few people who simplified it by following the bottom of the valley and thus passing from point 2 to point 5.
This avoids going up and down the causse but deprives us of some very fine views.

To complete this mill walk, a visit a few kilometres away to the fortified mill at Cougnaguet is a real pleasure (especially if Hubert is there to comment on it).

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frantz840
frantz840

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 09, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pretty route, with a variety of points of interest.
The paths are easy to follow but still wild enough to allow you to meet the local wildlife: deer, squirrels, etc. The views are superb.
The mills are well worth a visit, and the one at Le Saut is truly unusual.
Thank you for this beautiful route!

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caoussis
caoussis

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 04, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Superb itinerary: taking you up onto the causse after passing the Moulin de Saut (don't forget to do the reverse as indicated) is a very appropriate initiative. The total drying up of the Alzou is a calamity...

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MNORDIC
MNORDIC
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Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 06, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Starting out from the pretty hamlet of Roumégouse, this route is superb both in the valley and on the plateau;
It's a succession of cliffs, viewpoints, mills, low walls, bridges... in a remarkably unspoilt and natural setting;
Over 14 km of walking in an enchanting setting (using the GPS app, we modulated the GR 6 + 2 circuits - also well signposted).
Lunch break at the Tournefeuille mill.
Hiking shoes essential.
Wet environment: moulin du saut and some parts of the paths are really slippery (poles very useful!).
Things to see, things to do.... and things to see again .... and things to do again...
At this time of year, the panorama from the top of the Causses is splendid.
On 💚

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Celineetfrederic
Celineetfrederic

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 15, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Magnificent walk. We highly recommend it.
Thank you for sharing

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Nine 68
Nine 68

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 03, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Nice hike, we finished with 9km, no water in the Alzou and therefore at the mill, accompanied by the goats for a stretch, beautiful views, ascent to level 5 without shade, so a bit hard if done in the afternoon.

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robert.salinas@orange.fr
robert.salinas@orange.fr

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 16, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A very nice hike, with a slight difference in altitude,

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Frog46
Frog46

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 28, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Superb, easy hike

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