Double circular loop starting from Rocamadour station

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.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 7.82 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 25 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 61 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 65 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 320 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 269 m

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Description of the walk

Park in the Rocamadour station car park.

(S/E) Take the path running alongside the railway line; you will soon reach a four-way junction.

(1) Turn right onto the path, follow the hedges until you reach the junction with a wider path.

(2) Turn left onto this path and follow the flat section to reach the railway line.

(3) Cross the railway line, then turn right and gradually move away from it. You will then reach a track junction at a left-hand bend.

(4) Turn right, walk past a few houses, then turn left onto the D36. Cross the D840 with care. Continue along the D36 to reach the hamlet of Le Souci.

(5) Turn left and follow the gently ascending path to the tarmac road. Take this to the left, then at the next junction turn right to head towards the centre of the village of Blanat.

(6) Keep to the right to complete the climb to the hamlet of Pounou.

(7) Turn left, then cross the D840 with care to reach the junction just beyond the Tilleuls campsite.

(8) Take the road on the right to reach, at the bottom of the descent, the railway crossing you passed on the way out.

(3) Cross the railway line, then take the path on the right running parallel to it; continue along this path to reach the original junction from the outward journey.

(1) Retrace your steps along the route you took on the way there to return to the car park at Rocamadour station (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 279 m - Car park at the - Gare de Rocamadour-Padirac
  2. 1 : km 0.23 - alt. 278 m - Crossroads, circular loop 1
  3. 2 : km 1.45 - alt. 281 m - Crossroads
  4. 3 : km 2.47 - alt. 284 m - Crossroads, circular loop 2
  5. 4 : km 3.06 - alt. 289 m - Crossroads with a bend
  6. 5 : km 4.02 - alt. 281 m - The hamlet of Le Souci
  7. 6 : km 4.72 - alt. 295 m - Blanat
  8. 7 : km 5.48 - alt. 320 m - Pounou
  9. 8 : km 6.06 - alt. 303 m - Les Tilleuls Campsite
  10. S/E : km 7.82 - alt. 279 m - Car park at the - Gare de Rocamadour-Padirac

Worth a visit

Reviews and comments

4.7 / 5
Based on 4 reviews

Reliability of the description
5 / 5
Ease of following the route
5 / 5
Route interest
4 / 5
jo1703
jo1703

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 28, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant short walk to enjoy the charms of the Causse when the days are getting shorter, or when you only have a short window of time and are walking with people who aren’t used to long routes. No difficulty.

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CHICHÉ François
CHICHÉ François

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 25, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

The route was undertaken with a group of walkers, some of whom find hills challenging. This route across the Causse, which has very little elevation gain, was therefore very much appreciated.
Thanks to the organiser.

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rené 19
rené 19

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 28, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

This route is suitable for people who find it difficult to walk on uneven terrain.

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Delbos Jean Michel
Delbos Jean Michel

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 04, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

A pleasant route through the Causse du Lot, with its paths lined with dry-stone walls, though lacking in small-scale heritage features (cazelles, wash houses, crosses, fountains); there is a well at St Namphaise and a few beautifully restored houses

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