(1) From Lavitarelle square, follow signs for Lacapelle Marival and after 100m take the path on the right. Take the path on the left and after 500m follow the small road to the hamlet of Mas Del Prat. Cross the village with its few typical houses.
(2) Take the path on the right, go down to the small stream, follow it to reach a wider path. Take the path on the right that goes up towards the village of Bouxal. Pass in front of the church, go straight ahead at the crossroads, cross the D653 and take the first left below. Go up to the hamlet of Puech Lescure.
(3) At the intersection, turn left, go down 200 metres and take a path on the right, follow it to the village of Armal, which you cross on the right.
(4) Shortly afterwards, take the path on the right. When you reach the road, follow it on the left, then at the junction, turn right and continue to Lapoujade.
(5) Before the first houses, turn right onto the path that leads to Siran. Before the houses, take the small path on the right, go down and cross the footbridge, then go up on your right. Before the hamlet of Le Montet, turn left. Cross this hamlet and head towards Lavitarelle. Follow the road for 500 metres.
(6) Take the path on your left to rejoin the D76. Turn right for 50 metres. Follow the path that passes in front of the water tower. When you reach the road, turn left for 300 metres, then right to reach Lavitarelle.
The two bell towers
A beautiful, shaded walk offering stunning views over the Haut Ségala hills.
Details
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 14.19 km -
Average duration: 5h 15 -
Difficulty: Moderate -
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Back to start: Yes -
Ascent: + 408 m -
Descent: - 401 m -
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Highest point: 642 m -
Lowest point: 441 m
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Country:
France
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Area: Massif central -
District:
Montet-et-Bouxal (46210) -
Start/End: N 44.740356° / E 2.018967° -
IGN map(s): Ref. 2237E -
Hour-by-hour weather
Description of the walk
Waypoints
- S/E : km 0 - alt. 593 m - Starting point for the hike.
- 1 : km 1.9 - alt. 528 m - Take the path and follow the stream.
- 2 : km 4.76 - alt. 569 m - Turn left
- 3 : km 7.12 - alt. 550 m - Turn right.
- 4 : km 9.06 - alt. 573 m - Turn right.
- 5 : km 11.23 - alt. 580 m - Leave the road and take the path on the left.
- S/E : km 14.19 - alt. 593 m
Notes
Campsite, motorhome area, tennis, restaurants.
Worth a visit
Lac du Tolerme, Paramelle lime tree, Gouffre des Cloches cave, Latronquière church, Bessonies castle, Figeac, Célé valley, Lot valley, Dordogne valley, Rocamadour, Padirac.
Reviews and comments
4.3 / 5
4.3 / 5
4.3 / 5
Far too much tarmac, a few wide tracks, 1 km of sunken lane, it's far too little. A few small panoramas—no interest whatsoever.
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Overall rating : 3.3 / 5
Date of your route : May 24, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No
The route is not always reliable and the trail is not particularly interesting, but it is very peaceful; we did not encounter anyone.
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Overall rating : 3 / 5
Date of your route : May 10, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No
The route description was not detailed enough, and we got lost in several places, especially at the beginning of the hike.
Some paths are not maintained.
Many sections are on roads.
A bit "boring".
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Overall rating : 3.7 / 5
Date of your route : Jul 30, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No
I followed this route, which has been slightly modified in places. But it is well marked in yellow.
It's a very beautiful, fairly shaded hike. It's not difficult and the elevation gain is well distributed. A highly recommended route.
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Overall rating : 3.7 / 5
Date of your route : Mar 06, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No
The description lacks detail, and the GPS route does not always match, BUT this route has since been very well marked in yellow.
A pleasant hike on a beautiful, sunny winter's day.
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5
Date of your route : Sep 01, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No
This hike takes about four hours but is very pleasant as it passes through woodland and offers some beautiful views. I stopped for lunch there in the company of a squirrel, came across a hare and spotted a deer. There are no barbed wire fences or closed passages. However, you will need a map and the directions provided by Visorando as the markings are not very visible.
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Overall rating : 4.3 / 5
Date of your route : Aug 06, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No
A lovely walk, very shady and varied. No difficulty.
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5
Date of your route : Aug 10, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Hello, We did this hike last weekend and can say that the estimated time is much longer than the actual time. Without being very experienced hikers, it took us an hour less. Enjoy your hikes. Best regards, Pascale and Michel
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Overall rating : 5 / 5
Date of your route : Jun 02, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
A very beautiful hike, but apparently not very popular.
From the start at La Vitarelle, the path is covered with tall grass for 200 metres.
On leaving the hamlet of Siran, the trail is once again covered with tall grass throughout the valley as far as Montet. It is blocked twice by fences, one electrified, the other with barbed wire. Thanks to the map and a few partially faded yellow markings, we were nevertheless able to follow the route.
The route is well signposted in front of La Vitarelle town hall with a magnificent sign.
We were unable to report the problem to the town hall, which was closed for the Whitsun weekend.
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5
Date of your route : Oct 21, 2016
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Fortunately, the description and the route on the map were very good because the signposting leaves something to be desired... either excessive or non-existent... it was clearly done in several stages... I admit that I like to let myself be guided by the signposts, without taking out my map... and I often had to take out my map...
At Siran, you have to cross the field next to the one where there are signs of people having passed through. Fortunately, if you follow the fence, you will find a passage, but with an electric wire in front of it... It's a good time of year for this walk, with chestnuts, hazelnuts, dandelions and mushrooms... It must also be pleasant in summer with all the forests you pass through.
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Overall rating : 4.3 / 5
Date of your route : Apr 04, 2016
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Hello,
Today's hike.
Beautiful scenery.
Small change to the route:
On the climb after the stream, the old route is cut off, so you have to continue on the left via a hairpin bend and, after climbing 100 metres, take the path on the right to rejoin the road.
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5
Date of your route : Nov 05, 2015
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Beautiful hike with some paved sections 
Only to be done in good weather.
Sublime views and autumn colours.
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Overall rating : 5 / 5
Date of your route : Oct 16, 2014
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Perfect description; very interesting, especially the nuts to collect! Very few roads to cross. Beautiful views.
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