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Saint-Jean-de-Laur walks
Along the sunken paths between Limogne-en-Quercy and Saint-Jean-de-Laur
Visorando Member
4.97 mi
+417 ft
-423 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Limogne-en-Quercy (Lot)
A very natural walk, along narrow paths lined with dry stone walls, in the shade of the gnarled oaks of the Causse. It is enjoyable in all seasons. The magnificent Source de Buzou is the starting point for this walk, which will take you to the highest point in the commune of Limogne.
Gouffre de l'Oule circular loop
6.69 mi
+889 ft
-902 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Salvagnac-Cajarc (Aveyron)
This circular walk starts from Saint-Clair de Margue, a hamlet belonging to Salvagnac-Carjac. On this walk, you will walk along roads without meeting anyone. You will take paths between low walls that mark the boundaries of plots of land. You will see magnificent landscapes on both sides. You will be in the shade most of the time, but also in the sun on other sections. You will discover the Gouffre de l'Oule.
From Legend to Legend – Day 2
5.01 mi
+614 ft
-66 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Saint-Jean-de-Laur (Lot)
Let yourself be swept away by the local legends and those invented by the pupils of the EREA. A truly beautiful route with a variety of scenery!
Between gariottes and fountains
11.69 mi
+591 ft
-587 ft
5h 55
Moderate
Departure from Promilhanes (Lot)
This hike on the Limogne plateau allows you to discover the rich rural heritage of this region, including the beautiful traditional Quercy houses with their distinctive gabled roofs.
Most of the route is not officially marked, but it always follows well-marked rural stone paths.
Martiel Dolmens
5.25 mi
+233 ft
-230 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Martiel (Aveyron)
A route to explore the dolmens of Bois del Rey, Bois de Galtier and Devès des Gleyettes, as well as the Cloup des Gleyettes basin.
Discover the Martiel Dolmens
2.32 mi
+135 ft
-121 ft
1h 10
Easy
Departure from Martiel (Aveyron)
1-hour discovery hike.
You will discover several dolmens, including Bois Del Rey, Bois de Galtier, Devès des Gleyettes and the Cloup des Gleyettes basin.
Around Limogne-en-Quercy
2.90 mi
+187 ft
-157 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Limogne-en-Quercy (Lot)
Set off on a route around Limogne-en-Quercy. You will pass the village wash house at the Place des Étoiles viewpoint. You will then take a path back to the village centre.
A circular loop between Limogne-en-Quercy and the hamlet of Saint-Clair
6.45 mi
+410 ft
-410 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Limogne-en-Quercy (Lot)
Springs, wells, cazelles, gariottes, dry-stone walls, hamlets nestled in the heart of the countryside – enough to delight any walker. There’s no doubt about it: you’re on the Limogne Causse! Nature and local heritage are at the heart of this walk.
Circular around Cajarc through the hills and along the banks of the Lot
3.45 mi
+364 ft
-351 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Cajarc (Lot)
A varied route with a slight climb at the start and a very flat return. The route runs along the edge of the village of Cajarc before climbing into the hills to the Lacaunhe cave. The return journey is along the banks of the Lot, offering coolness and an effortless finish.
Prajoux loop in Cajarc
7.50 mi
+1,512 ft
-1,503 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Cajarc (Lot)
This circuit in the hills above the Lot Valley offers numerous viewpoints and a chance to discover the landscapes of the Causse.
From the Priory of Laramière to the dolmens
7.77 mi
+154 ft
-144 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Laramière (Lot)
Walk in the Causses du Quercy Regional Nature Park. Enjoy the wild beauty of nature and magnificent scenery. See a typical Quercy village, a 13th-century priory, majestic dolmens and caselles (gariottes). Photography enthusiasts, get your cameras ready.
The Chemin du Bout du Monde in Larnagol
5.15 mi
+1,043 ft
-1,020 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Larnagol (Lot)
This beautiful hike will take you past the stunning Font Nègre spring to the Bout du Monde (End of the World) viewpoint, which offers magnificent views.
Note dated 25/02/2023: following the closure of the communal path that bypassed the Castanet farmhouse on the left, a new communal path has been created. It bypasses the farmhouse on the right and is now correctly signposted. The description has been amended accordingly.
The hills above Larnagol
3.34 mi
+817 ft
-827 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Larnagol (Lot)
A short walk on the Larnagol plateau where you’ll see springs, caselles and dry-stone walls.
Route des fontaines starting from Martiel
5.64 mi
+240 ft
-240 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Martiel (Aveyron)
A circular route that will take you a little higher up before descending again, following the Darse stream which flows into the Massar sinkhole. Several fountains along the route.
From the Cornus rock to Trou Madame
7.11 mi
+850 ft
-833 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Cénevières (Lot)
This circular walk, proposed by the Association 'les pierres vivent' and the commune of Cénevières, winds its way from the valley to the causse, sometimes along small wild paths, sometimes along wider paths, and very few roads.
Along the way, you will discover fountains, caselles, dovecotes, chapels and wash houses, as well as the Trou Madame spring and the château, which is open to visitors
Four villages, two castles and a river
7.61 mi
+909 ft
-922 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Cénevières (Lot)
Four villages, each with its own unique character:
- Cénevières and its magnificent castle
- Calvignac, perched on the cliff
- Larnagol, nestled in a hollow in the cliff
- La Toulzanie, a troglodyte village
The River Lot flows between these four villages, with a path climbing up the cliff on the left bank and remaining on the plain on the right bank.
The cornices of the Causse plateau in Cénevières
10.94 mi
+1,345 ft
-1,345 ft
6h 10
Moderate
Departure from Cénevières (Lot)
This route passes through various high points offering beautiful views of different valleys and the Lot valley.
The Château de la Reine Margot
9.57 mi
+525 ft
-545 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Beauregard (Lot) (Lot)
Here is a suggested route showcasing exceptional heritage, from Beauregard to Saint-Projet, where the Château de la Reine Margot awaits your visit. The circular route follows theGR® 36 and 46 trails, as well as theGR® de Pays Midi-Quercy and twoPR® trails, one of which leads to the Perte du Cros site (access to which has already been described on another route), with just a short stretch of tarmac needed to link these different sections.
Journey to the land of the Gauls and pastoralism in Beauregard
7.29 mi
+440 ft
-466 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Beauregard (Lot) (Lot)
A hike on the Beauregard limestone plateaus, in the heart of a landscape sculpted by pastoralism and our Gallic ancestors.
Ginouilhac Route
4.23 mi
+276 ft
-282 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Martiel (Aveyron)
A route not far from Martiel, offering views and a chance to commune with nature.
Perte du Cros, its cave and the Saillagol mill
3.72 mi
+240 ft
-253 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Saillac (Lot) (Lot)
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.
The Pech de Gadal Dolmen and Old Sauliac
2.53 mi
+413 ft
-417 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Sauliac-sur-Célé (Lot)
A superb, quick, easy and family-friendly circular. This walk will allow you to discover the beautiful Causse paths lined with dry stone walls, pretty cazelles (stone huts) and the imposing Pech de Gadal dolmen. The return journey is through Old Sauliac on a path clinging to the cliff, offering superb views of the valley.