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Padirac walks
The Gouffre de Padirac and its surroundings
Association / Club / Walk leader
11.15 mi
+1,624 ft
-1,647 ft
6h 35
Moderate
Departure from Padirac (Lot)
This day hike allows you to discover the Gouffre de Padirac and the listed villages of Loubressac and Autoire. From the promontory, you can enjoy a splendid view of the valley.
Château des Anglais in Autoire
Visorando Member
1.57 mi
+528 ft
-531 ft
1h 10
Easy
Departure from Loubressac (Lot)
A family walk, fairly shaded, featuring a renovated ruined castle and magnificent views. Stone or metal steps in some places. An easy walk, but a little close to the cliff edge at times.
The Cirque de l'Autoire via the waterfall
6.03 mi
+1,368 ft
-1,365 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Loubressac (Lot)
A nature trail to admire the remarkable Autoire cirque and its waterfall, not to mention the unique Château des Anglais nestled in the cliff.
The Bois des Jonquilles in Alvignac
6.11 mi
+794 ft
-787 ft
3h 30
Easy
Departure from Alvignac (Lot)
This route takes you to the Salmière spring, the site of Fort de Cantal and an astonishing fortified caselle.
The name of the village of Alvignac comes from the name of a man named Alvinius, who lived in Gallo-Roman times, to which the possessive suffix "acum" was added.
Circular walk between Autoire and Castelnau-Bretenoux Castle
11.96 mi
+1,673 ft
-1,703 ft
6h 55
Difficult
Departure from Autoire (Lot)
A rewarding walk offering the chance to discover three remarkable villages: Autoire, Loubressac and the castle village of Castelnau-Bretenoux. The Autoire waterfall is another must-see attraction. The detour via the Château des Anglais is also well worth the trip. There is a great variety of landscapes, ranging from the limestone plateau and its cliffs to the steep-sided Autoire valley, via the broad Bave plain – landscapes dotted with manor houses and traditional architecture of great interest.
Route of the Fountains and Washhouses in Alvignac
4.08 mi
+568 ft
-564 ft
2h 20
Moderate
Departure from Alvignac (Lot)
A very lovely route, offering the chance to discover the fountains and washhouses around Alvignac. The first part of the route follows a small road, and the second part takes you along paths and through woodland.
Rocamadour via quiet paths
13.00 mi
+1,437 ft
-1,460 ft
7h 15
Difficult
Departure from Rignac (Lot) (Lot)
This circuit allows you to discover Rocamadour as the pilgrims who came on foot did, the causse to the south of the citadel and the Alzou valley with its old mills.
Moulin du Saut and Moulin de Tournefeuille mills
4.83 mi
+587 ft
-587 ft
2h 45
Moderate
Departure from Rocamadour (Lot)
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.
Double circular loop starting from Rocamadour station
4.86 mi
+200 ft
-213 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Rocamadour (Lot)
A very pleasant walk starting from Rocamadour station, including a visit to the village of Blanat; the route is flat and suitable for children, with half of the route in the shade.
The Gramat plateau from Carennac
5.99 mi
+758 ft
-741 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Carennac (Lot)
Discover the natural beauty of the Gramat plateau, around the charming medieval village of Carennac. If you love nature and old buildings, this hike is for you.
The ruins of the Saut and Tournefeuille mills
2.77 mi
+423 ft
-449 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Gramat (Lot)
A lovely walk, very pleasant in summer, well sheltered by the Alzou valley. The ruins of the mills will delight children and adults alike.
Around Gramat Animal Park
4.31 mi
+174 ft
-174 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Gramat (Lot)
Flat route around Gramat Animal Park. The first part is on the Causse plateau in the meadows, with beautiful views of the villages and hills. From point (5), we go around the animal park where you can see a few animals.
The Cirque de Floirac along the Dordogne river
8.39 mi
+807 ft
-787 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Montvalent (Lot)
Between cliffs and river, undergrowth and rocks, a beautiful walk awaits. The Floirac cirque, the banks of the Dordogne, the cliffs of Gluges and the village of Floirac.
L’Hôpital-Beaulieu and the Ouysse Fossil Valley
5.64 mi
+262 ft
-233 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Issendolus (Lot)
Starting from the square near the Issendolus chapel, this 9 km route takes you to the former convent at Hôpital-Beaulieu. You’ll follow shaded paths through the wide, dry valley of the Ouysse, which now disappears underground at Thémines.
This route follows minor roads and public footpaths.
