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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.
The Cirque de l'Autoire via the waterfall
Visorando Member
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.
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.
Rocamadour, the sacred city of the Lot, which hides many wonders
2.57 mi
+719 ft
-702 ft
1h 50
Difficult
Departure from Rocamadour (Lot)
As well as its breathtaking beauty, Rocamadour is a tiny village, yet one that harbours a unique architectural and spiritual heritage. The steep, cobbled streets transport you to another era, right at the heart of history. With 216 steps and 1,000 years of history, this village in the Lot conceals millennia-old treasures on the cliffside.
Perched above the Gorges de l'Alzou, Rocamadour is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful villages in France.
Snail trails starting from Rocamadour
11.97 mi
+1,175 ft
-1,175 ft
6h 30
Moderate
Departure from Rocamadour (Lot)
Magnificent Vallée des Moulins. A 19 km circuit with no major difficulties. Spectacular landscapes, natural curiosities and, everywhere, in an arid and barren environment, the mark of man's struggle to survive.
GPS essential
The three castles in Saint-Céré
5.51 mi
+692 ft
-692 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Céré (Lot)
This hike allows you to discover the Césarine Plateau, which overlooks the Bave Valley. Here you can admire Saint-Céré and its three castles: Les Tours de Saint-Laurent, Castelnau-Bretenoux and Montal. You will walk between the limestone Causse and Ségala, a land of chestnut trees.
Under the suns of Lurçat
3.86 mi
+719 ft
-715 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Saint-Céré (Lot)
This path will take you up to the heights to the ancient castrum of a certain Sérénus, lord of the area who gave his name to the town that developed at his feet: Saint-Céré.
Couasne de Floirac sensitive natural area
4.53 mi
+292 ft
-305 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Floirac (Lot) (Lot)
A very varied walk in the municipality of Floirac. Stream, "couasne" (backwater), mill, fountain, wayside cross and dry stone walls... It's a joy to discover all this heritage.
The Bétaille plain
4.87 mi
+16 ft
-16 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Bétaille (Lot)
This walk will take you through a pretty village, its lively centre with shops, the old wine press, the fountain-wash house, etc. We’ll leave the village for a circular walk through the Bétaille plain and its walnut groves, as well as the banks of the River Espérance, the Ragou! We’ll rejoin the Palsou to follow its most scenic stretch, then take the old irrigation canal to the watermill before returning to the village.
Bread oven route in Bétaille
5.06 mi
+400 ft
-381 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Bétaille (Lot)
This hike will take you through a pretty village, which you will leave behind for a circular route offering a variety of landscapes, from the plains of the Dordogne valley to the hills of the Lot and the pretty hamlet of Plagne. A long, gentle descent will enchant you with views of the cliffs of the "river of hope" and the Gallic oppidum of Uxellodunum de Vayrac.
You will then walk alongside walnut groves before returning to the narrow streets of the village centre, the fountain/wash house, its lively centre with shops and the old wine press.
Entre Palsou et Dordogne
6.94 mi
+108 ft
-108 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Bétaille (Lot)
This walk will take you through a pretty village, its lively centre with shops, the old wine press, the fountain-wash house, the church... You’ll leave the village for a circular route offering varied scenery, from the banks of the “River of Hope” towards the hills of the hamlets of Laborie and Chapou; a gentle descent will bring you back to the Palsou and the Bétaille plain. We’ll follow the old water channel that once fed a watermill; we’ll cross our beloved Palsou once more near the school to return to the village...
Around Montvalent
4.93 mi
+633 ft
-630 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Montvalent (Lot)
A short walk in the vicinity of Montvalent, mostly through woodland until you reach the plateau, before returning to the village. The resurgence at the start of the route and the view from the heights of Montvalent before you arrive are the two main points of interest on this route. No significant difficulty or private roads.
Viewpoints above Bilhac
5.47 mi
+499 ft
-495 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Bilhac (Corrèze)
This lovely walk through woods and scenic spots allows you to discover a fairly authentic landscape and countryside.
The Pilgrim 2
4.92 mi
+787 ft
-787 ft
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from Rocamadour (Lot)
Offering a magnificent overview of the landscapes of the Causses du Quercy Regional Natural Park around Rocamadour, this hike takes you into a breathtaking site at the heart of a thousand-year-old pilgrimage dedicated to the Virgin Mary, a major Christian site since the Middle Ages and classified as a Grand Site d'Exception in the Midi-Pyrénées region.
This hike partly follows the previously published hike 1: see link in Practical Information. It is slightly shorter and has a lower elevation gain.
The pilgrim
6.72 mi
+1,178 ft
-1,191 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Rocamadour (Lot)
With a magnificent overview of the landscapes of the Causses du Quercy Regional Nature Park around Rocamadour, this hike takes you into a breathtaking site at the heart of a thousand-year-old pilgrimage dedicated to the Virgin Mary, a major Christian site since the Middle Ages and classified as a Grand Site d'Exception in the Midi-Pyrénées region.
Between the Causse and the valley via Montvalent
9.05 mi
+817 ft
-817 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Montvalent (Lot)
Montvalent is a pretty little village straddling the Causse plateau and the valley along the River Dordogne. The village is home to many hidden gems that you can discover throughout this walk.
Cabouy and Saint-Sauveur sinkholes circular loop
5.09 mi
+554 ft
-581 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Rocamadour (Lot)
Starting from the Col de Magès, a circular route that takes you to the Gouffre de Cabouy and the Gouffre Saint-Sauveur.
The resurgences are most spectacular to see in winter, spring and autumn when the water flow is greater, and on a day with clear skies, which will give beautiful colours to the gushing waters. But it’s different every time, so the best thing is still to go and discover them for yourself.
Unfortunately, there is an 800-metre stretch along the road that cannot be avoided without a major detour, but the rest of the walk takes you along paths through some very beautiful, quiet spots.
Queyrille trail
3.47 mi
+564 ft
-571 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Queyssac-les-Vignes (Corrèze)
Hike mainly in the woods, which is pleasant in hot weather. Panoramic view at the end of the route.
Port de Creysse to Meyronne
4.53 mi
+69 ft
-79 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Meyronne (Lot)
A very pleasant route for the whole family, with no difficulty at all. The route is situated in the valley between Meyronne and the Dordogne. You can see the old kiln of a very old tile works, with its manor house at the edge of the hamlet of Laborie; then we arrive at Port de Creysse where, in summer, a boat can take you across the Dordogne. The return journey takes you through walnut groves in the valley.
Loop between Martel and Gluges
7.10 mi
+1,240 ft
-1,234 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Martel (Lot)
A botanical trail dotted with rock gardens and cliffs overlooking the Dordogne, with the superb hamlet of Gluges, built partly into the rock, halfway along the route.
Water history in the Land of Stones
8.12 mi
+961 ft
-942 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Martel (Lot)
A hike punctuated by natural and built heritage treasures, from the medieval town of Martel to the Romanesque church of Murel, the mill and the resurgence of the Œil de la Doue.
The gariottes of Théminettes
2.65 mi
+138 ft
-115 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from Théminettes (Lot)
A short walk starting from the village of Théminettes in the heart of the Causses du Quercy Regional Nature Park. You will discover beautiful dry stone huts, imposing low walls, the famous Francès sinkhole (after an eventful underground journey, its waters reappear at Cabouy, near Rocamadour, before flowing into the Dordogne at Lacave) and the village of Théminettes.
Around Puy Turlau
4.01 mi
+623 ft
-643 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Végennes (Corrèze)
A walk that begins with a visit to the Way of the Cross at Puy Turlau. The hike offers several opportunities to admire the magnificent village of Curemonte and enjoy frequent unobstructed and pleasant views.
Loupchat Circular Loop
4.82 mi
+568 ft
-548 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Martel (Lot)
A walk around Loupchat, a small, typical village in the Lot, near Martel. It has a beautiful church, a bread oven and more. This walk is suitable for children; it is not at all difficult, consisting of stone-paved paths, woodland and a few small roads. It ends with a very pretty little path through the woodland.
On the heights of Beaulieu-sur-Dordogne
3.83 mi
+558 ft
-528 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Beaulieu-sur-Dordogne (Corrèze)
A lovely route that climbs to higher ground for beautiful views of the Dordogne Valley and the village of Altillac, before descending for a visit to Beaulieu-sur-Dordogne.
Château du Doux
6.21 mi
+915 ft
-915 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Altillac (Corrèze)
From the Dordogne valley, a path leads up to the heights of Altillac, south of the Xaintrie. The shared influence of Quercy (on the houses) and Cantal (on the barns) can be felt in the village.
Gorges de la Cère, from Laval-de-Cère to Laroquebrou
21.47 mi
+4,091 ft
-3,182 ft
10 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Laval-de-Cère (Lot)
A pleasant but very long hike in the heart of nature, far from civilisation. 1,000 m of elevation gain. The Gorges de la Cère are very wild and steep-sided. They are only accessible on foot or by train. The hike is almost entirely in the shade and, as a result, the trees often hide the view. Best attempted in spring or autumn?