Perte du Cros, its cave and the Saillagol mill

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.

Details

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 5.99 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 55 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 73 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 77 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 385 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 327 m

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Description of the walk

Start in front of Saillac church.

(S/E) Head towards the town hall square, pass to the left of the esplanade and take the path against the barn that descends onto the track. Turn left onto this track. Pass a path on the left and one on the right at the houses. Pass a track on the right.

(1) At the intersection of four paths, take the one on the left. At the next intersection, turn right and then 20 metres later turn left to pass between a house and the old mill.

(2) The cave is on the right with its porch and the sinkhole on the left of the path in the bend. Continue along the track to reach the hamlet of Le Cros, turn right onto the road, then right again onto the road and take the path on the right in the bend in the road. The path descends then climbs again.

(3) Turn right towards the "Moulin de Saillagol" mill. Cross a track going straight ahead (ignore the other yellow markings on the right). Stay on the path that branches off to the left and continue straight ahead at the next intersection. You will come to a path that branches off to the left, which you should take to reach the village of Saillagol (there is a small wash house at the intersection of the roads).

(4) Pass in front of the church, continue straight ahead, then take the road on the right. Continue along this small road. Note that after Mas de Pierrou, there are two wells on the left.

(5) At the cross and the cazelle, take the track on the right which leads to the foot of the mill and its information panel. Continue along this path and turn right. At Mas de Fraysse, continue straight ahead on the track.

(6) When you reach Saillac, at a cross, take the path down to the wash house, then the road on the left and pass in front of the town hall to reach the church square (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 367 m - Place de l' - Église Saint-Martin (Saillac)
  2. 1 : km 1.28 - alt. 352 m - Four-way intersection
  3. 2 : km 1.95 - alt. 327 m - Cros Cave - Perte du Cros (Saillac)
  4. 3 : km 2.51 - alt. 335 m - Fork in the road, head towards "Moulin de Saillagol".
  5. 4 : km 3.81 - alt. 378 m - Village of Saillagol
  6. 5 : km 4.69 - alt. 375 m - Cross and cazelle
  7. 6 : km 5.76 - alt. 366 m - Path to the wash house
  8. S/E : km 5.99 - alt. 367 m - Place de l' - Église Saint-Martin (Saillac)

Notes

The elevation gain is around 100 metres.
YellowPR® markings, please note that this route crosses thePR®1from Saint-Projet.
Toilets on the church square.
Picnic tables at the mill and on the town hall square.

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

4.6 / 5
Based on 6 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.7 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.5 / 5
Route interest
4.7 / 5
User 6109730

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 08, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A very pleasant walk, sometimes shaded and sometimes less so, with beautiful cows along the magnificent route

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Big-J
Big-J

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 16, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

We did the hike as a family (with children aged 9 and 5), it was very enjoyable and we were lucky enough to meet the owners of the mill, who gave us a tour. I recommend this easy route for families.

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clauprz
clauprz

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 26, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant, easy and carefree walk with a dog.

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MNORDIC
MNORDIC

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 30, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

6km, mostly shaded
Route that joins up with the PR1 from St Projet
A pleasant, family-friendly route with wide, shaded paths and the pretty hamlet of Saillac, preserved in its original state
Not for the more athletic enthusiasts!
The Saillagol mill is superb
(Lucky for us, on 30 July, there will be a free tour of the working mill + theatre on the theme of bakers + tasting (for a fee) of crêpes and galettes and a small improvised concert in the evening 🤩!)
A beautiful day in the countryside
The Cros waterfall site is not maintained 😕

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Estival Anne Marie
Estival Anne Marie

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 28, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful, easy walk with a lovely little stream and cave.
A very pleasant walk, with crosses, churches and little paths lined with low walls.

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2doudoux
2doudoux

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 28, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

We loved it; alone in the morning surrounded by flowers, birdsong and the first swallows of the season!!!! Who could ask for more? Very comfortable paths. A real pleasure! A little busier in the early afternoon with families and children. The route is well signposted and suitable for children. The region is beautiful.

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