Top 5 viewpoint hikes | Figeac Tourism, Lot and Célé Valleys

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Capdenac

This short 3.4km walk takes you around one of France’s most beautiful villages, Capdenac-Le-Haut. You’ll have the chance to admire an exceptional panorama over the Lot valley, which surrounds the medieval town that was founded in the 19th century. A former Celtic and Roman trading centre, the rocky outcrop on which the village is built was transformed into a citadel in the Middle Ages. From the ramparts, you can look out over the Aveyron and the town of Capdenac-Gare. Take time to explore the village, its medieval streets and its remarkable keep.

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Sentier au pied des falaises
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Wooden cliffs and river in Sauliac
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The Pierre-levée path

Sauliac-sur-Célé

Right in the heart of the Célé valley, this 3.9km family hike takes you through the historic old village of Sauliac-sur-Célé. But before passing through the old village, the walk takes you up through vegetation typical of the Causses du Quercy. For most of the way, you’ll be walking between low, hand-built drystonewalls. Along the way, you’ll come across the Pierre-Levée dolmen, here a caselle, there a stone hut. As you make your way back down to the valley, without warning, you arrive at the highlight of the show, a splendid view of Vieux Sauliac and the meander of the Célé. The few buildings on the cliff face are impressive, with the Château de Géniez towering over the river. There are still a few hundred metres to go on the old route through the ancestral village, which had a population of around 90 in 1836. You then descend to the present-day village, close to the river: why not dip your feet in?

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The cliff path

Brengues

In the magnificent Célé valley, this 5.1km hike is sure to please young and old alike. From the village of Brengues, head uphill to join a path that runs along the cliff face. Pass under a fortified gate and then under “le château des Anglais “. It’s a short step to imagining yourself back in the Middle Ages, even if the presence of the English in this fortification is not historically attested. In any case, the splendid 180-degree view over the valley provided a strategic retreat in the event of a threat. After skirting the cliff, a short loop takes you to the plateau between pretty drystone walls. Following the same path as the outward journey, the return to the village still offers a superb panorama that is sure to leave you breathless.

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Landscape From Segala To Terrou © Lot Tourisme C. Novello 160606 100757
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Lot Tourisme C. Novello

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Cows In The Field © Lot Tourisme C. Novello 160606 114001
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Chemin À Terrou © Lot Tourisme C. Novello 160606 103449
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Lot Tourisme C. Novello

The viewpoints circuit

Terrou

Head for the Segala for a magnificent 9.2km loop. This astonishing walk reveals a wealth of panoramic views over the heights of Terrou and Saint-Médard-Nicourby. Nestling in a typical Ségala landscape, Terrou occupies the hollow of a group of hills typical of local landscapes, suggesting its proximity to the Massif Central. Chestnut woods and wild streams keep the area cool in summer. This walk takes you up the hillside through forests, fields and meadows. In spring, you’ll find lush green landscapes dotted with multicoloured flowers. In autumn, the flamboyant trees, ranging from yellow to red, are bewitching.

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The Prajoux circuit

Cajarc

Departing from the village, this 12km sportive hike quickly climbs up the Camino de Santiago de Compostela. Turn round to admire the magnificent views over Cajarc and the Lot Valley. After a few kilometres, you leave this rocky path to descend gently into a discreet and wild combe, the Combe de Girons. As close as you can get to nature, continue along the path and pass beneath the ” Roc Trauquat ” (rock with a hole in it). A number of caselles scattered around are a reminder of the importance of sheep herding in the region. Finally, reach the edge of the cliff and a final viewpoint, before heading back down to Cajarc to complete this beautiful loop of around 4 hours’ walking.

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Our tips for

a top-class tour

Getting equipped

Even if it’s not a 20 km hike, take good shoes so you can have a better time! No more blisters, no more aches and pains, and above all test your shoes beforehand so that they have time to get used to your feet.

I show respect

These paths will take you on a journey of discovery of fragile flora and fauna. To help preserve it, please respect not only the paths you walk on, but also the works of art, animals and plants you come across along the way.

Beaconing is my friend

Look for the yellow marks on the trees that indicate you are on the path, and stay there for your own safety. Even if the starry skies are incredible in Grand-Figeac, the best thing is to make it back on time!

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