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Serene Lot Valley Trail
Experience the charm & beauty of the wonderful Célé & Lot Valleys following quiet trails through unspoilt countryside in the
Causses du Quercy regional park. The trail begins in Figeac and travels downstream to Cahors, home of the Malbec vineyards.
Highlights
Following the majestic Célé and Lot Valleys
Major prehistoric site at Pech Merle with its cave
paintings
Historic villages such as St-Cirq-Lapopie perched
precariously above the river Lot
Holiday finishes at Cahors, famous for its Malbec
wines and 14th century bridge
Walking days vary in length to allow time to visit
the sights and recover from the longer days
Holiday includes transfer on Day 2
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Self Guided Walking
7 nights/6 days walking
Distances: 10.5-21km per day
Ascent: 60-600m per day
When: 15 April to 15 October
Accomm: Small hotels & guest houses
Basis: B&B plus 4 evening meals
Linear Trail
Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8
Arrival:
Figeac.
Explore
town Transfer to Beduer.
Pass through glorious
countryside along the
Cele Valley to Espagnac
Ste Eulalie, via Corn Explore Espagnac. Walk
through rugged terrain, be-
neath Chateau Anglais & via
St Sulpice, arrive at accommo-
dation just before Marcilhac Follow Cele Valley
to village of Cabre-
rets. Pass through
Sauliac, visit the
Musee de Cazals Cabrerets to St Cirq
Lapopie over River Lot.
The walk is short but
gives you chance to
visit Pech Merle caves Walk along
River Lot to
Vers through
deserted coun-
tryside Follow the River
Lot into Cahors via
Arcambal. Cahors
is home of the
Malbec vineyards De-
part
after
break-
fast
10.5km +300m 15km +600m 21km +500m 12km +350m 20.5km +220m 18km +60m
Bordeaux Classic Wine Trail
Our Bordeaux wine trail traverses some of the most famous vineyards in the world in a rolling countryside steeped in history.
You begin by exploring St Emilion and then pass through other exceptional wine areas such as Sauternes & Entre-Deux-Mers.
Highlights
Discover the vineyards of St Emilion, a UNESCO World
Heritage Site, as well as Entre-Deux-Mers, Sauternes
and Graves
Chance to visit the historic city of Bordeaux
Beautiful guest houses & hotels in historic properties
Guided visit of Saint Emilion and wine tasting visit at
Convent des Jacobins included
Walking trail options on several days meaning
that the walking ranges from easy to easy+
Optional extra night in Bordeaux before or after
your holiday
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Self Guided Walking
7 nights/5 days walking
Distances: 8-16km per day
Ascent: 25-100m per day
When: April to October
Accomm: Small hotels & guest houses
Basis: B&B plus 5 evening meals & 5 picnic lunches
Linear Trail
Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8
Arrival:
Transfer from
Bordeaux or
direct to
Saint Emilion Explore Saint
Emilion. Options
for circuit with
opportunities
for wine tasting Optional: Visit/wine
tasting & guided visit of
Saint Emilion. Taxi trans-
fer to Caudrot, Entre-
Deux-Mers vineyard Traverse hills
planted with
vineyards. Trans-
fer end of walk to
accommodation Short transfer,
along vines &
Gironde estuary to
port at Canal du
Midi & St Macaire Options. Visit Château
Laurette or Loubens &
reach Sainte Croix du
Mont. Taxi transfer to
Sauternes Follow Garonne.
Pass Sauternes
vines. End day with
tasting. To Chateau
de Camperos Transfer
to Bar-
sac after
break-
fast
15km +100m 10km +25m 8/16km +100m 15km +60m
8/14km +70m
South West France. Self Guided Walking Holidays
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