The walk
At Figeac, according to the topographical guides, pilgrims can choose between two routes:
- the GR65, which passes through Cajarc and the Causse de Limogne
- the GR651, which follows the Célé valley
Both itineraries are very beautiful, equal in distance and well-supplied with accommodation. They meet just before Cahors, where the Célé flows into the Lot. Many pilgrims in ancient times made the diversions to Rocamadour, a holy city since the earliest days of Christianity, and incidentally the second most visited site in France. Some of today's pilgrims who wanted to pass through this magical place were unable to do so because there was no description of the itinerary or the accommodation available. This description now exists and we can offer it to you.
Highlights
- An alternative of the main way by accross the Lot
- The village of Rocamadour and its heritage
Itinerary
FIGEAC
Arrival at the accomodation late in the afternoon.
FIGEAC - LACAPELLE MARIVAL 23km
Departure from the town where Champollion was born and which is also on the route to Santiago de Compostela. We'll be heading for Cardaillac. Our route will first take us past the church of St Thomas, then along the road that leads to the Carmes campsite and through the hamlet of La Curie. Once we reach Cardaillac, 10 km from Figeac, we'll head for St Bressou, which we'll cross before heading for Lacapelle Marival.
LACAPELLE MARIVAL - GRAMAT 23km
After leaving the village on the N140, head towards Rudelle, through which you will pass (13th-century church), then Rueyres, Themines and the Hôpital de Beaulieu, before arriving in Gramat.
GRAMAT - ROCAMADOUR 14km
This relatively short stage allows you to visit Rocamadour, having first passed the Moulin du Saut. It should be noted that the Pont du Moulin de Saut - Rocamadour section is impassable in wet weather, so it is advisable to take the road, taking the alternative route towards Blanat le souci...
ROCAMADOUR - LABASTIDE MURAT 26km
At this point, you leave the GR 6 and follow the GR 46 to Vers. Through meadows, undergrowth and villages, and passing through the Alzou valley, you reach the gateway to Quercy....
LABASTIDE MURAT - VERS 27km
This is the penultimate stage before entering the Quercy Regional Nature Park. Passage through plains and undergrowth along the river Vers. Numerous lamb pastures and a few vines.
VERS - CAHORS 21km
We leave the GR 46 to follow the GR 36 and the Lot as far as Cahors. This is a country stage, with some towpaths along the river.
CAHORS
End of the trip after the breakfast.
Map
Organization
Figeac SNCF Railway station
- Half board
- Luggage transfer between each walking stage (depending on the option chosen)
- Provision of the topo-guide (1 topo-guide per room reserved).
- Tourist tax
- Picnic lunch
- Insurance, drinks and personal expenses
- Transfers from your home to the meeting point and dispersal
- Registration fees (+15 euros per person), postage abroad (+20 euros per file) and priority processing fees for registrations received by D-15 (+45 euros per file).
- Shuttles or cabs to pick up your car or to shorten certain stages
- Parking fees.
- tourist tax is included in the price.
2** hotels or guest rooms.
Date and price
| Arrival dates | Price pp | Booking |
|---|---|---|
| 01/04/2025 to 31/10/2025 | 980 € | Booking |
