Cahors to Lectoure Walking Holidays

Itinerary
8 days-7 nights-6 days walk

Day 1:

Arrival at Cahors (overnight and dinner)

Day 2:

Cahors - Montcuq, 31 km/19.4 miles). Altitude: 122m/403ft. We finally leave the Lot Valley that we have been following on and off since Espalion, and head more directly south. Meanwhile, we scale the slopes above the river by means of steps and rungs (height difference of 200m); then the route stretches away across the fertile Quercy Blanc (a name derived from its chalky soil) to Montcuq and its distinctive fortress.

Altitude at arrival: 175m/577ft. 31 kms/19.4 miles. 7 hours 45.

Day 3:

Montcuq - Durfort Lacapelette, 25.7 km/16 miles.

Altitude at departure: 175m/577ft.

Continue across Quercy to Lot and Garonne. We pass our first 'bastide' (fortified town), Lauzerte, isolated on its pinnacle (a worthwhile2 km/1.25 mile detour) and, enjoying the pretty architecture of the region, head on to Durfort.

Altitude at arrival: 206m/680ft. 25.7 kms/16 miles. 6 hours 30.

Day 4:

Durfort - Moissac, 14 km/8.75 miles.

Altitude at departure: 206m/680ft.

A short walk across fields and orchards bring us swiftly to Moissac, a lovely town on the banks of the Tarn that has always been an important halt on the Way of St. James. As well as the historic centre, it is worth having a look at the Canal Bridge, where the Garonne canal spans the river.

Altitude at arrival: 76m/251ft. 14 kms/8.75 miles. 3 hours 30.

Day 5:

Moissac - Auvillar, 19.2 km/12 miles. Altitude at departure: 76m/251 ft. Our route today follows the canal towpath for the most part - a relaxing, tranquil day (unless you decide to take the higher path along the slopes above). Cross the bridge at Pommevic and head south to Auvillar.

Altitude at arrival: 108m/356ft. 19.2 kms/12 miles. 4 hours 45.

Day 6:

Auvillar - Lectoure, 33.1 km/20.7 miles. Altitude at departure: 108m/356ft. Soon we enter the Gers - pass Flamarens and its old castle, followed by Miradoux, the oldest bastide in the Gers, before reaching Castet Arrouy, where you have a choice of routes - the more direct route or the old route via Avit Frandat (191m/630ft).

Altitude at arrival: 186m/614ft. 33.1 kms/20.70 miles. 8 hours.

Day 7:

 End of the trip after breakfast

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GETTING THERE

Cahors train station or Agen train station or Auch train station.

DIFFICULTY

4 to 6 hours walk a day, no difficulty, 50 to 150 m of altitude change per day.

LUGGAGE

Transferred from accommodation to accommodation every day.

ACCOMMODATION

6 night in hotel 1* , 2* or 3*Half board - double room

NUMBER OF PEOPLE

This tour is available to groups of 2 or more.

WHEN TO GO

There are departures every day between May 1st and October 30th.