1. Stay on the marked paths and tracks,
2. Respect fences, close gates after you,
3. Be careful of crops and animals,
4. Take into account instructions from hunters during the traditional hunting periods,
5. Do not make fires or smoke in woods or near borders or undergrowth,
6. Do not leave litter, take it with you,
7. Be courteous towards locals and other people pursuing nature activities,
8. Remain quiet and unobtrusive; observe fauna and flora without touching it.
9. Respect facilities, signs and markings,
10. Inform the town hall or the Antenne de la Randonnée (Ramblers’ Organization) as soon as possible of any difficulties encountered when following a trail (obstacles, incorrect signs/markings etc.)
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Rambling circuits
Very Easy
Bonaguil, the last medieval château
You are going to cover : 2 km.
You should allow : ¾ hrs on foot. You are 35 km north-east of Villeneuve-sur-Lot on the D 911, the D 673 and D 158, via Fumel.
Park in the Place in bottom of the town. Set off from here. Take with you a water bottle and binoculars.
The markings are blue.
Difficulty : very easy.
Overall change in altitude: 95 m.
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From Fumel to Condat along the banks of the Lot
You are going to cover : 5 km.
You should allow : 1 ½ hrs on foot.
You are 26 km north-east of Villeneuve-sur-Lot on the D 911.
Park in the Place Georges Escande (Tourist Office). Set off from here.
Take with you a water bottle and binoculars.
The markings are blue. Difficulty : very easy.
Overall change in altitude: 165 m.
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From Montayral to Cavaillé, departing from the Lagrolère Observatory
You are going to cover 5.7 km.
You should allow 1 1/² hrs on foot.
You are 31 km east of Villeneuve sur Lot via the D 911 and D 139. 2 km after Montayral follow the "Astronomie" signs.
Park in front of the observatory. Set off from here. Take with you a water bottle and binoculars.
The markings are yellow.
Difficulty : very easy.
Overall change in altitude : 120 m.
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Easy
Sauveterre-la-Lémance, to the hamlet outside the town
You are going to cover : 6.2 km.
You should allow : 1 ¾ hrs on foot.
You are 40 km north-east of Villeneuve-sur-Lot on the D 911 and the D 710.
Park in the carpark of the “Platanes”, in edge of the river La Lémance.
Set off from here. Take with you a water bottle and binoculars.
The markings are blue.
Difficulty : easy.
Overall change in altitude: 235 m.
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A walk on the Trentels hillside
You are going to cover : 6.7 km.
You should allow : 1 ¾ hrs on foot.
You are 15 km east of Villeneuve-sur-Lot on the D 911.
Park in the Place close to the Town Hall. Set off from here. Take with you a water bottle and binoculars.
The markings are yellow.
Difficulty : easy.
Overall change in altitude: 215 m.
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Medium
Blanquefort, a château on the Briolance River
You are going to cover : 10.4 km.
You should allow : 2 ¾ hrs on foot, 1 ¾ hrs on horseback , 1 ¼ hrs on a mountain bike.
You are 40 km north-east of Villeneuve-sur-Lot on the D 911 and the D 710. Park in the Place of the Town Hall. Set off from here. Take with you a water bottle and binoculars.
The markings are yellow.
Difficulty : medium.
Overall change in altitude: 260 m.
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The regional GR®, from the Château de Fumel, to the Château de Bonaguil
You are going to cover : 9.5 km.
You should allow : 2 ½ hrs on foot, 1 ½ hrs on horseback, 1 ¼ hrs on a mountain bike.
You are 26 km north-east of Villeneuve-sur-Lot on the D 911. Park in the Place Georges Escande (Tourist Office). Set off from here. Take with you a water bottle and binoculars.
The markings are yellow-red.
Difficulty : medium.
Overall change in altitude: 295 m.
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Monsempron-Libos, the priory walk
You are going to cover : 9 km.
You should allow : 2 ½ hrs on foot, 1 ¼ hrs on a mountain bike.
You are 26 km north-east of Villeneuve sur Lot on the D 911. Park in the Place of the Town Hall. Set off from here. Take with you a water bottle and binoculars.
The markings are yellow.
Difficulty : medium.
Overall change in altitude : 160 m.
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Montayral, the Bazérac and Escure Coombs
You are going to cover 9.6 km.
You should allow 2 1/² hrs on foot, 1 hr1/² on horseback, 1 hr 1/4 on a mountain bike.
You are 31 km east of Villeneuve sur Lot via the D 911 and D 139. 2 km after Montayral follow the "Astronomie" signs. Park in front of the observatory.Set off from here. Take with you a water bottle and binoculars.
The markings are blue.
Difficulty : medium.
Overall change in altitude : 305 m.
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Sauveterre, exploring the museum of prehistory
You are going to cover : 11.7 km.
You should allow : 3 ¼ hrs on foot, 1 ¾ hrs on horseback, 1 ¼ hrs on a mountain bike.
You are 40 km north-east of Villeneuve-sur-Lot on the D 911 and the D 710.
Park in the carpark of the “Platanes”, in edge of the river La Lémance.
Set off from here. Take with you a water bottle and binoculars.
The markings are yellow.
Difficulty : medium.
Overall change in altitude: 320 m
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Saint Front, a circuit around the Lémance river
You are going to cover : 12.6 km.
You should allow : 3 ½ hrs on foot, 2 ¼ hrs on horseback, 1 ¾ hrs on a mountain bike.
You are 39 km north-east of Villeneuve-sur-Lot on the D 911 and the D 710.
Park in the Place of the Town Hall. Set off from here. Take with you a water bottle and binoculars.
The markings are blue.
Difficulty : medium.
Overall change in altitude: 365 m
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St Georges / Bourlens, the circuit of the Summits
You are going to cover 13.7 km.
You should allow 3 1/² hrs on foot, 2 1/4 hrs on horseback, 1 3/4 on a mountain bike.
You are 25 km east of Villeneuve- sur- Lot on the D 911 and D 243 via Port de Penne. Park in carpark, under the Town Hall. Set off from here. Take with you a water bottle and binoculars.
The markings are yellow.
Difficulty : medium.
Overall change in altitude : 300 m.
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Difficult
Bonaguil, from the Château to Lastreilles Church
You are going to cover : 15 km.
You should allow : 4 hrs on foot,
2 ¾ hrs on horseback , 1 ¾ hrs on a mountain bike. You are 35 km north-east of Villeneuve-sur-Lot on the D 911, the D 673 and D 158, via Fumel. _ Park in the Place in bottom of the town. Set off from here. Take with you a water bottle and binoculars.
The markings are yellow.
Difficulty : difficult.
Overall change in altitude: 435 m.
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All day walk through the Lot Valley
You are going to cover : 31,2 km.
You should allow : 8 ¼ hrs on foot, 5 ½ hrs on horseback (Caution, metal bridge in Touzac), 4 hrs on a mountain bike.
You are 28 km northeast of Villeneuve-sur-Lot on the D 911. Park in the Place, close to the church of Condat. Set off from here. Take with you a water bottle and binoculars.
The markings are yellow-red from 1 to 3, white-red 3 to 9 and yellow-red 9 to 1.
Difficulty : difficult.
Overall change in altitude : 740 m.
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Fumel, a walk between Quercy and Périgord
You are going to cover : 14.4 km.
You should allow : 3 ¾ hrs on foot, 2 ½ hrs on horseback , 1 ¼ hrs on a mountain bike.
You are 26 km north-east of Villeneuve-sur-Lot on the D 911. Park in the Place Georges Escande (Tourist Office). Set off from here. Take with you a water bottle and binoculars.
The markings are yellow.
Difficulty : difficult.
Overall change in altitude: 405 m.
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Fumel, right bank, Montayral and Saint-Vite, left bank of the Lot
You are going to cover 17.5 km.
You should allow 4 1/² hrs on foot, 3 hrs on horseback, 2 1/4 on a mountain bike.
You are 26 km north-east of Villeneuve-sur-Lot on the D 911. Park in the Place Georges Escandes (Tourist Office). Set off from here. Take with you a water bottle and binoculars.
The markings are blue.
Difficulty : difficult.
Overall change in altitude : 225 m.
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Orienteering course
The orienteering course requires the utmost respect for nature and other people’s property. The continued use of this site is dependent upon such behaviour.
Centre de loisirs de Lagrolère 47500 Montayral
Tél. : 05 53 71 20 21
Permanent orienteering course over 25 hectares, thirty markers.
Purchase of cards: Monday to Friday and in the summer 8am to 6pm.
Prices: small map kit: 2€ - large map: 1.50€
Further information: ramblers’ organization 05 53 48 03 41
Topo-guides are available at the Tourist Office .
