Pierrefiche - Sainte-Eulalie-d'Olt

A delightful route for exploring Sainte-Eulalie-d'Olt and its surroundings. A very pleasant walk through the valley, which forms a circular route with a visit to Sainte-Eulalie halfway along the route.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 9.90 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 35 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 266 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 272 m

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    Highest point: 642 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 412 m

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Description of the walk

To park, in the village of Pierrefiche, take the main road east (D45E) and you will find a small car park on your left.

(S/E) Head towards the centre of the village, take the second street on the right after the school and continue downhill to the right towards the church. You can visit it.
Go around it and turn right (east) onto this gently sloping street. Continue along this street, passing the streets and cemetery on your right, then the houses of La Borie on the left side of the road. Continue for another 200 metres and follow the path that veers left (east-southeast) and descends steeply.

(1) After 120 metres, continue downhill to the left. The path opposite will be the return route. After a sharp bend to the right, you will reach Glassac, a group of beautifully restored buildings that are perfect for photographs (private property, however).

(2) The route continues along a well-marked path or trail on the right bank of the Glassac torrent, requiring you to open gates. Be sure to close them behind you. This descent is cool and pleasant.
After about 70 metres, you will come to a wide path that continues downhill to the hamlet of Lundane (marked on the map but not signposted).

(3) At the hamlet, you will find a pleasant road at the bottom of the Coutelle valley that leads you towards Sainte-Eulalie-d'Olt. Walk 1.6 km to the junction with the D988.

(4) Cross over, continue for 150 m and turn right onto Rue du Pont de Tresque.

(5) You can stroll around the charming village.
Among other things, go to the church, descend to the left to the banks of the Lot and walk along the left bank.

(6) Cross the small bridge over the Coutelle (not shown on the map), walk up the path on its left bank and take the passages under the houses.

(5) After visiting the village, take the main street (Rue de la Traverse) and follow the signs to return. Turn right onto Rue de Moyssac, then Rue de Tombarel for 100 metres.

(7) Turn right (south-west). After 130 metres, turn right again onto Chemin des Avabres, which crosses the D988.
Cross over to the marked path opposite, which climbs steeply into the forest for about 2 km.

(8) At elevation 544, the marked path makes a very sharp turn to your left; continue straight ahead. (Note: The marked path also takes you back to Pierrefiche).
The path descends, and you will soon come to a first junction. Take the right-hand branch. After about 500 metres, a path joins from your right. Continue straight ahead. You will soon start to climb again. After another 500 metres, you will reach some hairpin bends.

(9) Take them to the left and then to the right. After 300 metres, you will rejoin the path you took on the way there.

(1) Continue climbing up to the village, pass the cemetery, take the street opposite without detouring via the church, and turn left to return to the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 642 m - Car park on the main street in Pierrefriche.
  2. 1 : km 0.98 - alt. 577 m - Crossroads with return path
  3. 2 : km 1.4 - alt. 522 m - Glassac
  4. 3 : km 2.53 - alt. 465 m - Lundane
  5. 4 : km 4.19 - alt. 426 m - D988 crossroads
  6. 5 : km 4.5 - alt. 416 m - Saint-Eulalie-d'Olt
  7. 6 : km 4.71 - alt. 413 m - Coutelle estuary in the Lot
  8. 7 : km 5.21 - alt. 420 m - Turn right at the fork.
  9. 8 : km 7.84 - alt. 544 m - Separation from the marked trail
  10. 9 : km 8.85 - alt. 549 m - Left and right laces
  11. S/E : km 9.9 - alt. 642 m - Car park on the main street in Pierrefriche.

Notes

Standard equipment, walking shoes (preferably high-top), walking sticks, hats (even though the route is well shaded).

Important: There is a large tick population in the area. The grass and undergrowth provide a favourable environment for them. Long trousers and long sleeves are a good start to protecting yourself. A thorough check is essential in the evening!
Carry a tick kit in your bag.

Worth a visit

The visit to Sainte-Eulalie-d'Olt is the centrepiece of the hike. Don't hesitate to explore the village in all directions and take the time to discover the well-restored passageways and houses.
Guided tours are organised viathe website.

Reviews and comments

4.3 / 5
Based on 9 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.4 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.3 / 5
Route interest
4.1 / 5
User 8373595
• Edited:

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 07, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

We did this hike on a very hot day. It's an ideal route, very shaded, which runs alongside a refreshing stream for the first quarter of the way.
Sainte Eulalie, halfway along the route, is very interesting. It's a beautiful village that you can explore in 30 minutes or so if you take your time. There are no major difficulties on this beautiful walk. A little extra info: shortly after setting off, there is a sign indicating a panoramic view. We went there (by car 🤭) after the walk, as it's about 4 or 5 km there and back. It's superb.

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chavot
chavot

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

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

A lovely walk, but done during a heatwave. Make sure you bring plenty of water and a large hat...

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lïbë
lïbë

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 06, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

The first part of the route between points 2 and 3 remains (see previous reviews) at the limit of what is practicable, but following the stream is very refreshing, so it's forgivable! There are no major difficulties apart from this section. And the village of Sainte-Eulalie is worth the trip on its own.

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Kasiope
Kasiope

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 31, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant route, especially when it's hot (always in the shade).
For the descent, always follow the stream, even if the grass is sometimes tall.
You can swim in the Lot River at Saint Eulalie beach (not indicated on the route).

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Viper78
Viper78

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 20, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

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Paul43
Paul43

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 01, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

It could have been a lovely walk if the Covid-19 lockdown hadn't prevented maintenance work from being carried out. Still nice, though.

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gsigsi
gsigsi

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 26, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A beautiful, easy hike, best done in good weather as some sections are very close to the stream and in rainy weather there is a risk of getting your feet wet. The visit to St Eulalie d'Olt is very pleasant.

Thank you to those who created this route.

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Gaby Izard
Gaby Izard
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Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 11, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

The hike is pleasant; we had no particular problems getting through
private land, just a few barbed wires to step over and the
crossing the stream, which had a lot of water at this time of year, so we had to take off our shoes.
The highlight of this hike is the beautiful village of Ste EULALIE D'OLT.

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pabv750
pabv750

Overall rating : 3.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 08, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing

About 200 metres after point 2, access becomes impossible (brambles and nettles block the path).
We made the round trip to Ste Eulalie via the return route.
Vegetation is taking over 50% of this path and access will soon be impossible.

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