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Independent Walking

SERENE LOT VALLEY TRAIL

L

et yourself be enchanted by the charm and
beauty of the wonderful Célé and Lot Valleys.
Less well known than the Dordogne, the Célé and
Lot valleys will leave you captivated by their
beauty. Our linear self-guided walk begins in
Figeac and travels downstream ending in Cahors,
home of the Malbec vineyards. You’ll follow quiet
trails through unspoilt countryside with rocky
cliffs, home to some wonderful chateaux overhanging majestic valleys. You’ll pass through a
number of historic villages such as St-CirqLapopie perched precariously above the river Lot.

Walks: day-by-day
Day 1: Arrival – The tour begins in the historic town of Figeac. Straddling the Cele
River, Figeac is a beautiful town with an unspoilt medieval centre. Take time to explore
before setting out on your walk through the Quercy countryside.

Day 2: Beduer - Espagnac Ste Eulalie
Transfer to the pretty village of Beduer from where the walk will begin. Heading south-west
and passing through glorious, seemingly deserted countryside, the next few days will be
spent walking along the Cele Valley. Todays destination is Espagnac Ste Eulalie, via the
village of Corn. (10.5km, +/-300m)

Day 3: Espagnac Ste Eulalie - Marcilhac
Having explored Espagnac, set off for Marcilhac. Walking through fairly rugged terrain,
beneath the overhanging Chateau Anglais and via the village of St Sulpice you will arrive at
your accommodation just before Marcilhac. (15km, +/-600m)

Day 4: Marcilhac - Cabrerets

♦ Quiet trails in unspoilt pretty countryside
♦ Spectacular chateaux and picturesque
villages perched above the valleys on
rocky cliffs

♦ Follow the majestic Célé and Lot valleys
♦ Major pre-historic site at Pech Merle with
its cave paintings

One of the tours longer days, you will follow the Cele Valley to the pretty village of Cabrerets,
situated at the confluence of the rivers Cele and Lot. Passing through Sauliac with the opportunity to visit the Musee de Cazals. The footpath follows the escarpment bordering the valley,
enjoy exceptional views. (21.2km, +/-500m)

At a Glance

Day 5: Cabrerets - St Cirq La Popie
Leave Cabrerets for the beautiful village of St Cirq La Popie which appears to defy gravity as
it clings to the cliffs that tower over the River Lot. The walk is fairly short but this gives you
the opportunity to visit the world famous cave drawings at Pech Merle shortly after leaving
Cabrerets, and time to explore St Cirq La Popie later in the day. (12km, +/-350m)

GUIDED / INDEPENDENT
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Day 6: St Cirq La Popie - Vers
Now into the Lot Valley. Walking alongside the elegant River Lot todays destination is Vers.
Much of the walk today is through deserted countryside. Today also provides the tours longest incline, a hill in excess of 2kms. (20.5km, +/-220m)

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Day 7: Vers - Cahors
Follow the banks of the River Lot all the way into Cahors via Arcambal. The steep rocky cliffs
of the valley now change to a wonderful rolling landscape. Your destination is Cahors, the
bustling departmental capital of the Lot, home of the Malbec vineyards. (18km, +/-60m)

Dates:

Day 8 Departure: - After breakfast, explore Cahors before departing.

Price p/p
Walking
Profile

6 days self guided walking, moving between hotels and B&B’s. The
holiday is graded moderate. The walking days vary in length allowing
you time to visit the sights and to recover from the longer days.
Average days include about 15km walking with daily ascents ranging
from about 60m to 600m. All the walks are on good paths, although
some sections can be muddy and rocky. This holiday would be suitable
for regular walkers, as well as occasional walkers with a minimum of
preparation.

Holiday
Profile

7 nights: 6 days self-guided walking, moving between hotels &
B&B’s

Included

What’s not
included

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15 April

15 Oct

Accommodation
A mixture of small independent chambre d’hote style
guest houses full of quality, auberges and family run 3
star hotels offering a high quality of service. Many are in
historic properties, set in wonderful medieval village
locations, some have swimming pools. Warm welcome
and gastronomic food.

7 nights accommodation, including all breakfasts, four dinners, one
transfer at the start of the week, full walking notes and maps,
transport of luggage
Travel to Figeac, France (accessible by train); all lunches, 3 evening
meals, visits, travel insurance

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