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Paths to Rocamadour

Enchanting landscapes of the Dordogne
 
Staying at select hotels with pools, delight in the freedom of self-guided hotel-to-hotel walking with luggage transfers, explore enchanting landscapes, pretty villages and ancient Rocamadour and enjoy regional food including two Michelin-starred dinners.
Paths to Rocamadour. 7 nights
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Paths to Rocamadour. 7 nights
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Holiday information

 

A walking holiday in the Dordogne Valley

Coursing through river valleys and across flower-strewn uplands, a plethora of paths finally converge on Rocamadour. A place of pilgrimage since medieval times, it still exerts a magnetic pull that defies the passage of time. As you make your own particular journey towards this dramatic, historic town, you draw on the region’s deep well of hospitality, rich gastronomy and the natural beauty of its famed terroir.
Following the natural rhythms of the land, the routes trace the network of gorges and river plains carved by the mighty Dordogne and its tributaries, the Ouysse and the Alzou. Often on traditional paths which sometimes rise quite steeply to cross wooded slopes, you are rewarded by splendid views from a golden, grassy plateau. And, at the end of the day, a warm welcome and some great regional food await at our hand-picked hotels.
 
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Itinerary

The key to Inntravel holidays is flexibility. You can start on almost any day of the week, and are free to add extra nights.
  • The average maximum daytime temperatures and monthly rainfall relate to the nearest weather station and are intended as a guide only.
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  • Arrival in Meyronne
    Night 1: at Hotel La Terrasse (where you stay one night).
    As your first night’s accommodation is on the day of travel, Day 1 is your first day of walking.
  • Choice of walks from Meyronne to Lacave: 9.5km or 13.5km

    Linear walk via Le Limon and Mayrinhac: 13.5km, 5hrs; ascent/descent 305m
    For your first day, we recommend you follow this lovely route to Lacave. It explores the area to the south of the river and passes via the attractive hamlets of Le Limon and Mayrinhac le Francal.

    Linear walk via Pech del Raysse: 9.5km, 3.5hrs; ascent/descent 280m
    This shorter option also takes you south of the river, passing through woodland and farmland and leading over the panoramic Pech del Raysse. Your destination is the high-quality Hotel le Pont de l’Ouysse in Lacave, where you spend two nights.
    Leaving Meyronne
    Linear walk via Le Limon and Mayrinhac: 13.5km
    Linear walk via Pech del Raysse: 9.5km
  • Free day in Lacave
    There are various options for your day in Lacave. For a relaxing day, visit the village’s impressive caves with their underground lakes, stalactites and stalagmites (pay locally), stroll to the château overlooking the confluence of the Dordogne and the Ouysse, then spend the afternoon relaxing by the hotel pool.

    Circular walk from Lacave: 11.5km, 4.5hrs; ascent/descent 340m
    For more walking, follow our suggested route west of Lacave. This crosses the river and leads up through woodland to the top of the riverside cliff on the north bank, which you follow for some distance as it ascends and descends, enjoying good views of the valley from the various viewpoints. For a slightly shorter day, opt to take a taxi as far as the campsite at Pinsac, four kilometres into the walk.
    Circular walk from Lacave: 11.5km
    Views down to the river
  • Lacave to Calès: 10km, 3.5hrs; ascent 265m/descent 110m
    From Lacave, you head south along the idyllic Ouysse Valley. You pass many pleasant spots where you can rest by the river as well as a fortified working mill dating from the 14th century, which you can visit for a fascinating demonstration of milling. The last section takes you up through woodland away from the river and across fields to Calès and Le Petit Relais, where you spend the next two nights.
    Lacave to Calès: 10km
    Lacave to Calès - countryside route
  • Circular walk from Calès: 14.5km, 5.5hrs; ascent/descent 345m
    We suggest a pleasant circular walk through oak woods and the sparse vegetation of the limestone plateau to the splendid private châteaux of Le Bastit and Treyne on the banks of the Dordogne. Look out for signs of the shy wild boar, red squirrel and deer.
    Circular walk from Calès: 14.5km
    Views around Calès
  • Calès to Hospitalet: 13km, 5hrs; ascent 310m/descent 320m
    Today's walk sees you ascending onto a high ridge between two gorges, as you follow the River Ouysse eastwards. You pass a watermill and several mill ponds where kingfishers can sometimes be spotted, and have the option to take a detour past a viewpoint overlooking the Gouffre de Cabouy, where the Ouysse gushes from underground. On reaching Rocamadour, you can spend some time exploring this fascinating centre of pilgrimage, bearing in mind that you still need to make the steep ascent to Hospitalet! Hospitalet is thus named because it was once the site of a pilgrims’ hospital. Your hotel here, for the final two nights, is the Hotel le Troubadour.
    Calès to Hospitalet: 12km
    Entering Rocamadour on the route from Calès to Hospitalet
  • Free day in Hospitalet

    Circular walk from Hospitalet: 16km, 6hrs; ascent/descent 350m
    For more walking, there is a superb route that takes you across the plateau from the hotel and then along the dramatic Alzou valley to reach a spectacular mill set in the gorge. This is a marvellous scenic walk, with an easy climb to the mill and to the far side of the gorge, returning along the top of the cliff before descending to follow the gorge downstream and return to Rocamadour via a woodland path.

    Explore Rocamadour & the surrounding area
    Alternatively, spend your last day exploring the remarkable 'hanging village' of Rocamadour, which clambers up the hillside. Above the village itself is the ecclesiastical centre, which in turn is crowned by a castle offering a fantastic panorama. It is also worth visiting the Grottes des Merveilles near Hospitalet, where various prehistoric cave paintings have been discovered (pay locally).
    Circular walk from Hospitalet: 16km
    Explore the winding streets of Rocamadour
 

Accommodation

Our hand-picked hotels offer a warm welcome and delicious regional cuisine.
 

Extend your stay

 
Prices & travel options
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  • 7 nights: 03 April 2024 - 26 October 2024 & 03 April 2025 - 26 October 2025

    Start Monday-Thursday | End by latest date(s) shown above

    Starting Price Single room
    3 - 30 Apr 2024 £1330 £250
    1 May - 13 Jun 2024 £1435 £250
    14 Jun - 31 Jul 2024 £1520 £255
    1 - 24 Aug 2024 £1385 £255
    25 Aug - 30 Sep 2024 £1495 £250
    1 - 19 Oct 2024 £1325 £250
    3 - 30 Apr 2025 £1385 £260
    1 May - 13 Jun 2025 £1495 £260
    14 Jun - 31 Jul 2025 £1585 £270
    1 - 24 Aug 2025 £1445 £270
    25 Aug - 30 Sep 2025 £1555 £260
    1 - 19 Oct 2025 £1380 £260
    3rd & 4th person discount -£40 to -£42
    Single traveller supplement £40 to £42

    Includes accommodation, meals and services integral to the holiday as described, plus walking notes and maps, but no travel from the UK, nor any connecting travel from the airport unless stated below.

    Book your flights through us and we'll find the best route and times to suit you. Please contact us to find out more about our flight booking service. We can also book connecting travel - see below.

    7 nights: 03 April 2024 - 26 October 2024 & 03 April 2025 - 26 October 2025

    Start Monday-Thursday | End by latest date(s) shown above

    Starting Price Single room
    3 - 30 Apr 2024 £1580 £250
    1 May - 13 Jun 2024 £1710 £250
    14 Jun - 31 Jul 2024 £1800 £255
    1 - 24 Aug 2024 £1665 £255
    25 Aug - 30 Sep 2024 £1730 £250
    1 - 19 Oct 2024 £1575 £250
    3 - 30 Apr 2025 £1645 £260
    1 May - 13 Jun 2025 £1780 £260
    14 Jun - 31 Jul 2025 £1875 £270
    1 - 24 Aug 2025 £1735 £270
    25 Aug - 30 Sep 2025 £1800 £260
    1 - 19 Oct 2025 £1640 £260
    3rd & 4th person discount -£80 to -£83
    Single traveller supplement £80 to £83

    Includes all elements in the 'walk price', plus standard-class travel by Eurostar from London St Pancras to Lille or Paris, with onward travel as described below.

    Included travel from the UK: UK–Paris (Eurostar), Paris–Souillac (Intercité), approx. duration 9h40 plus 0h20 taxi transfer. Home, Souillac–Paris (Intercité), Paris–UK (Eurostar), approx. duration 9h40 plus 1h taxi transfer.
    > More about 'by rail' prices
    > The 'rail experience': what to expect

    If you book your holiday less than 10 months in advance of your travel date, seats may no longer be available at the tariffs on which our prices are based, but we may be able to offer you seats on the same services at a supplement.

    7 nights: 03 April 2024 - 26 October 2024 & 03 April 2025 - 26 October 2025

    Start Monday-Thursday | End by latest date(s) shown above

    Starting Price Single room
    3 - 30 Apr 2024 £1450 £250
    1 May - 13 Jun 2024 £1555 £250
    14 Jun - 31 Jul 2024 £1640 £255
    1 - 24 Aug 2024 £1505 £255
    25 Aug - 30 Sep 2024 £1615 £250
    1 - 19 Oct 2024 £1445 £250
    3 - 30 Apr 2025 £1510 £260
    1 May - 13 Jun 2025 £1620 £260
    14 Jun - 31 Jul 2025 £1710 £270
    1 - 24 Aug 2025 £1570 £270
    25 Aug - 30 Sep 2025 £1680 £260
    1 - 19 Oct 2025 £1505 £260
    3rd & 4th person discount -£160 to -£165
    Single traveller supplement £160 to £170

    Includes all elements in the 'walk price', plus a return Channel crossing between Folkestone and Calais with LeShuttle for your party and one car.

    As we suggest you leave your car at the last hotel for the duration of the holiday, we include a transfer from the last hotel to the first hotel to begin your holiday.
    > More information about travelling self-drive

    A supplement of approximately £65 per car per single journey applies for travel at key dates over Easter, while from May onwards a supplement of approximately £42 per car per single journey applies for travel over public holidays and at weekends during school holidays. See the self-drive page or contact us for more details.

  • Room upgrades (£ per person per night)

    Hotel La Terrasse, Meyronne
    Junior suite: 03 Apr - 26 Oct 2024 £106
    Junior suite: 03 Apr - 26 Oct 2025 £110

    Extra nights (£ per person per night) in a double or single room

    Hotel le Pont de l'Ouysse, Lacave (with dinner) Double room Single room
    03 Apr - 15 Jun 2024 £205 £240
    16 Jun - 15 Sep 2024 £225 £260
    16 Sep - 26 Oct 2024 £205 £240
    03 Apr - 15 Jun 2025 £215 £251
    16 Jun - 15 Sep 2025 £235 £271
    16 Sep - 26 Oct 2025 £215 £251
    Hotel le Troubadour, Hospitalet de Rocamadour (B&B) Double room Single room
    03 Apr - 26 Oct 2024 £70 £115
    03 Apr - 26 Oct 2025 £73 £120
  • RECOMMENDED AIRPORT(S):
    Brive, Limoges, Toulouse or Paris CDG
    As an alternative to flying, we can arrange rail travel from London

    Travelling from the UK

    Travelling from outside the UK

    If you are flying from outside Europe,  we recommend flying via Paris CDG. To discuss onward connecting travel to the start of your holiday, please contact us.

    Travelling from outside the UK
    We have many years' experience catering for customers who live outside the UK, and will be happy to make tailored arrangements to fit with your plans.

    You have two options:

    1) Book your own flights to London, from where we can book flights and onward connecting travel to your hotel.

    2) Book your own flights direct to an airport appropriate to your chosen holiday. You can either make your own way from the airport to the hotel, or we'll be happy to book onward connecting travel for you. Please consult with us before booking your flights, so that we can advise you on the suitability of your proposed route and timings.
    Outward route Airline
    Aberdeen - Paris CDG Air France,  KLM 
    Aberdeen - Toulouse (via Amsterdam Schiphol) KLM 
    Outward route Airline
    Birmingham - Paris CDG Air France,  KLM 
    Birmingham - Toulouse (via Paris) Air France 
    Outward route Airline
    Bristol - Limoges Ryanair 
    Bristol - Paris CDG Air France,  easyJet 
    Bristol - Toulouse easyJet 
    Bristol - Toulouse (via Amsterdam Schiphol) KLM 
    Outward route Airline
    Nottingham East Midlands - Limoges Ryanair 
    Outward route Airline
    Edinburgh - Paris CDG Air France,  easyJet 
    Edinburgh - Toulouse Ryanair 
    Edinburgh - Toulouse (via Amsterdam Schiphol) KLM 
    Edinburgh - Toulouse (via Amsterdam) Air France 
    Edinburgh - Toulouse (via Paris) Air France 
    Outward route Airline
    Glasgow - Paris CDG easyJet 
    Outward route Airline
    Leeds Bradford - Limoges Ryanair 
    Leeds Bradford - Paris CDG jet2 
    Leeds Bradford - Toulouse (via Amsterdam Schiphol) KLM 
    Outward route Airline
    Liverpool - Paris CDG easyJet 
    Liverpool - Toulouse easyJet 
    Outward route Airline
    Gatwick - Paris CDG easyJet 
    Gatwick - Toulouse easyJet 
    Outward route Airline
    Heathrow - Paris CDG British Airways 
    Heathrow - Toulouse British Airways 
    Heathrow - Toulouse (via Amsterdam Schiphol) KLM 
    Heathrow - Toulouse (via Paris) Air France 
    Outward route Airline
    Luton - Toulouse easyJet 
    Outward route Airline
    London Southend - Paris CDG easyJet 
    Outward route Airline
    Stansted - Brive Vallée de la Dordogne Ryanair 
    Stansted - Limoges Ryanair 
    Stansted - Toulouse Ryanair 
    Outward route Airline
    Manchester - Limoges Ryanair 
    Manchester - Paris CDG Air France,  easyJet 
    Manchester - Toulouse (via Paris) Air France 
    Outward route Airline
    Newcastle - Paris CDG Air France,  KLM 
    Newcastle - Toulouse (via Amsterdam Schiphol) KLM 
    Newcastle - Toulouse (via Paris) Air France 
    Outward route Airline
    Southampton - Toulouse (via Paris) Air France 
    Outward route Airline
    Teesside International - Toulouse (via Amsterdam Schiphol) KLM 
    Travelling from outside the UK

    If you are flying from outside Europe,  we recommend flying via Paris CDG. To discuss onward connecting travel to the start of your holiday, please contact us.

    This list of flight options should be used as a guide only, and you should check each airline’s website for current routes, frequency and schedules. Not all flights operate daily, and may not run for the entire season. You should also heed the latest flight arrival time and earliest flight departure time stated in the connecting travel section, as it may not be possible to arrange connecting travel outside these times. Please do not book your flights until we have confirmed your accommodation to you. Alternatively, our expert reservations team will be happy to offer advice and to make flight bookings for you for any of the options listed above. We charge £35 per person for our flight booking service. Your flights are then covered by our package-booking conditions, which give you greater protection in the event of delay or cancellation, as well as providing ATOL cover.

  • Prices below are based on 2 people travelling together. If you are travelling solo or as a party of 3 or more and our arrangements include a taxi, please contact us for prices; additional passengers often pay less.

    Unless otherwise stated, connecting travel by rail or bus tends to be from the city centre station, rather than from its airport, and connections between the two should be paid for locally.

    Where a price range is given, the price you pay depends on your date of travel.
     

    Connecting travel options - flying via Brive Vallée de la Dordogne

    Outward route Price per person Latest flight
    arrival time
    direct taxi Brive Vallée de la Dordogne airport to hotel (1h) £40-£42 flexible
    Homeward route Price per person Earliest flight
    departure time
    direct taxi hotel to Brive Vallée de la Dordogne airport (1h) £53-£55 flexible

    Connecting travel options - flying via Paris CDG

    Outward route Price per person Latest flight
    arrival time
    RER from CDG airport to Paris Austerlitz (0h45), rail Paris Austerlitz to Souillac (4h35), taxi Souillac to hotel (0h30) £81-£84 1045
    Homeward route Price per person Earliest flight
    departure time
    taxi hotel to Brive (1h15), rail Brive to Paris Austerlitz (4h20), RER from Paris Austerlitz to CDG airport (0h45) £119-£124 1530

    Connecting travel options - flying via Limoges

    Outward route Price per person Latest flight
    arrival time
    rail Limoges Benedictins to Brive (1h-1h20), taxi Brive to hotel (0h45) £81-£84 1700 (1600 Sat & Sun)
    Homeward route Price per person Earliest flight
    departure time
    taxi hotel to Brive (1h15), rail Brive to Limoges Benedictins (1h-1h20) £88-£92 1200

    Connecting travel options - flying via Toulouse

    Outward route Price per person Latest flight
    arrival time
    rail Toulouse to Souillac (1h50), taxi Souillac to hotel (0h30) £55-£57 1500 (1430 Sat)
    Homeward route Price per person Earliest flight
    departure time
    taxi hotel to Souillac (1h), rail Souillac to Toulouse (2h) £68-£71 1300
What is included
  • 7 nights
  • 5 dinners (2 Michelin-starred)
    3 picnics
    7 breakfasts
  • luggage transported
  • route notes and maps
  • GPS navigation
 
Reviews

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All 18 reviews
  • Mr S Smith
    USA
    04 September 2023

    The quality of the food everywhere, except the Belvedere, was outstanding, better than any other Inntravel trip we have taken. Rocamadour is one of the most striking towns we have visited.

  • Mr & Mrs Wilshaw
    13 June 2023

    I was disappointed when unable to complete this as a walking holiday, but every kindness was shown by hoteliers and others, so I still enjoyed myself.

    We got to know the other people who had booked with Inntravel at the same time, and swapped notes each evening, as well as eating dinner together.  This level of social interaction added greatly to the holiday.  We would have liked you to tell us during booking who else was going to be there at the same time.

  • Mr N Payne
    Wimborne
    15 May 2023

    This was our 9th walking holiday with Inntravel and we chose this particular holiday for less strenuous walking than we have opted for previously. Having said that we found the walks to be strenuous enough to feel that you had earned your meal at the end of the day and the quality of the walks kept improving through the week. Lots of wild flowers (we counted nine varieties of orchids) and butterflies to enjoy as well as very vocal but elusive songbirds. The only thing that was missing really was that the walks did not pass through many villages or "sights" to stop off at and explore; the mill at Caugnaguet was fun and worth stopping at (note that it closes from 1200 to 1400 and they do not speak English although English notes are provided and you are still included in the tours and free firewater). Hotels were exactly what we have come to rely on from Inntravel - very good indeed and welcoming (special mention for Hotel Le Pont de l'Ouysse) and food on the whole was terrific although it was a bit of a shame that the Restaurant Belvedere at Hospitalet at the end of the week, while OK, did not match what had gone before. (The included meals here were from a limited fixed menu but we did find on the second night that they were willing to allow us to choose from the a la carte for which they made no additional charge.) A very enjoyable and relaxing week.

  • Mrs J Richardson
    Sheffield
    15 May 2023

    Our annual Inntravel walk and it was a good one. Lots of wild flowers, including many orchids, birds including cuckoos -one with hiccups- and butterflies. All the hotels were good, and the food excellent. The caves at Lacave were really worth the visit, as was the mill at Cougnaguet. We arrived just before it closed for lunch but were made very welcome and enjoyed the firewater at the end. Not so sure what we'll do with the free bag of walnut flour. We did the short circuit to Rocamadour on the last day, so had plenty of time to wander round the village itself and climb up to the Sanctuaries, then up the Way of the Cross to the hilltop road to l'Hospitalet. Be warned - no-one sold stamps for abroad so if you send post cards, which are plentiful, buy stamps in a large town before you go!

  • Anon
    09 May 2023

    At Rocamadour it is well worth being at the viewing platform in L'Hospitalet as darkness falls to see the medieval area floodlit.

    The working mill of Cougnaguet is most definitely worth a visit. A remarkable building run by an elderly couple who delight in demonstrating the workings of the mill. They are closed from noon - 14:00 so care needs to be taken to time the walk appropriately.

    These walks are very much in rural France with really no meaningful opportunity to buy provisions en route. Additionally there are virtually no places to sit on a wayside bench to lunch on your picnic.  We managed adequately, but with showery conditions to contend with, this did mean sitting on the grass was not a viable option without a waterpoof item to sit upon.

  • Mrs B Blanning
    London
    02 May 2023

    For a last-minute booking, this was an excellent holiday, impeccably organised. Thank you!

  • Mr J Firth, Canberra, Australia
    01 May 2023

    This was an enjoyable trip through the French countryside with outstanding food and accommodation. Be prepared for some steep pitches on the walks which require a reasonable level of fitness.

  • Anon
    01 May 2023

    A great holiday. Inntravel found the best places to stay - with excellent and helpful hosts, wonderful walking routes, super logistics; they solved problems in real time when my luggage did not arrive from my flight in to France.  

  • Ms H Morris
    Shoreham-by-sea
    25 April 2023

    HIGHLIGHTS: Walking on the cliff tops! Watching the eagles soar over Rocamadour and hearing the frog chorus while eating our picnic at Le Goufre!

  • Sarah B
    09 April 2023

    Once again, we had a really fantastic holiday with thanks, as always, for your knowledge, experience and smooth customer service. We always enjoy the small independent hotels you source and the friendliness of the teams there who make our stay really special. The food was exceptional this time around particularly and the walks great too. We had mixed weather with it being so early in the season but it didn't stop us enjoying the beautiful scenery. We're looking at where to go next already...! 

  • Sue and Jeremy
    19 October 2022

    We thoroughly enjoyed visiting Rocamadour but realised we missed out on what looked like a fantastic walk. We wished we had added an extra day to have been able to do both, and would advise others to do that.

     

  • Mr I Lloyd
    Cupar
    14 September 2022

    The paths were of consistently high quality.

  • Mr P Sutcliffe
    Beaconsfield
    11 September 2022

    This was our second time with Inntravel. After a blissful (if energetic) walking tour of Tuscany in 2018, this time we used them for a tailored holiday - a 3-day stay in Rocamadour. The Troubadour was even better than we had hoped for, a classy, comfortable and relaxing hotel, with generous breakfasts, comfortable beds and lovely views over open country, yet only a 15 minute stroll from the restaurants and services at the top of the old town.

  • Gretel
    19 May 2022

    What a wonderful walk - great accommodation, great food, spectacular walks in the quiet countryside. A good variety of forests, farms, tiny villages and mostly interesting tracks - some road walking inevitable, but it was never for long. Thanks Inntravel - it's been a long 3 COVID years since our last adventure.

  • Mrs G Beagent
    Buckingham
    17 May 2022

    We enjoyed all of the walks on this trip but the Alzou canyon on the final day was the highlight. We had planned to relax on the final day but at the last minute decided to do the shorter route, and hotel owner kindly provided a picnic at short notice, and once into the canyon we just kept walking round the full circuit and didn't regret a moment of it. 

  • Mrs E Whittle
    Ely
    25 April 2022

    We had the most wonderful, relaxing holiday. It's difficult to pick out highlights as so many aspects were superb: the landscape, the wild flowers, the birds (including nightingales), butterflies, paths, woodlands, beautiful rivers, villages, and of course the hotels and their welcome and fantastic food and drink. We also enjoyed swimming in their pools, two of which were not heated. We were overwhelmed by the wild flowers, particularly the density and variety of orchids in the woodlands. Carpets of orchids is not something you experience in this country. Places that we enjoyed on the way: Mayrinhac le Francal, Fontaine de Truffe, where a diver was about to plunge in, Moulin de Cougnaguet, where the owner gave us a spirited tour (quite literally, at the end), the Gouffre de Cabouy (never seen anything like it) and les Alix.

  • Anon
    21 September 2021

    A fantastic trip. Beautiful walks, incredible views, wonderful hotels and hosts, and some of the best food in France. We loved it!

  • Mr A Davey
    Welwyn Garden City
    10 September 2021

    Another fantastic Inntravel holiday! This one is mostly about the food and the wine, but the walks are lovely, and get more dramatic as the week goes on. The paths were very quiet, we hardly saw any other walkers.

    All of the hotels were great, but the Hotel le Pont de l'Ouysse was a highlight for us.

    We visited the caves at Lacaves before doing the walk to Cales so that we did not get to Le Petit Relais too early. This worked well, although the cave tour is entirely in French. 

    As other reviewers have noted, it is essential to order a picnic for all of the walks; there are no shops en route. Note that the Hotel le Troubadour asked for the order to be made before mid-afternoon the previous day.

    We did the 2 day city add-on in Paris before taking the train down to the Souillac in the Dordogne. We can highly recommend Le Petit Medici restaurant near the Luxembourg Gardens. The train trip down was a relaxing way to travel. We paid a little bit extra to go first class, worth it for the extra leg and luggage room. 

    As ever, many thanks to the Inntravel team for organising the holiday and handling the effects of the pandemic.

    Hopefully this will not be interesting for much longer, but the French AntiCovid app made getting in to museums and restaurants in these Covid times very simple. All of the restaurants we visited asked to scan it.
 

FAQs

If you have any questions relating to this or any other Inntravel holiday, our friendly travel experts will be happy to help. You might also find our General FAQs section helpful.
  • We’ll send you route notes and maps 2-3 weeks before your holiday. The route notes not only contain directions to get from A to B, but also include practical information about places of interest and eateries along each route, plus cultural information about the area. If/when you are moving between hotels, you leave your luggage in reception as you leave, and it will be transferred ahead to your next accommodation, meaning that all you need to take with you are a camera, sun cream, drinks, food and waterproofs.

    For more detailed information, see our walking holidays in Europe page.
  • Yes, prior to going on holiday you will be able to download GPX tracks so that you can follow your route on your smartphone or dedicated GPS device if you wish. It’s entirely up to you whether or not you use them – our detailed, step-by-step route notes remain the principal means of guiding you from A to B – but we provide them as a secondary means of navigation for additional reassurance when walking.
  • We can book a wide range of routes from the UK with a variety of airlines. As well as being more convenient for you to book all elements of your holiday together, it also means that we’ll accept liability for your travel arrangements, so if things go wrong, such as the airline going bust, we’ll make suitable alternative arrangements for you. The fee for this service is £35 per person (£15 for children aged 2-11). More information on flights >
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  • Since our holidays are self-guided, we recommend calling us for a chat about your plans before making a booking, especially if it’s the first time you’ve booked with us.
    The price panel shows the supplement for a single room and also the single traveller charge (this covers (luggage) transfers and other costs which are usually shared between two people).
  • Once you’ve decided on your exact itinerary (our travel experts will be happy to offer advice), you need to provide us with your party’s details, either by phone or via our booking form. At this point we also ask you to pay a deposit so that we can secure a room for you immediately on confirming availability with the hotel(s). If it turns out that we can’t secure the accommodation for the holiday you’ve requested, or offer an acceptable alternative, we’ll refund your deposit promptly and in full. After booking your accommodation and other key elements, we'll then book your travel (or you can do so if you’re making your own arrangements) and send you a Booking Confirmation and Invoice.

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  • Yes, it’s something we insist on, even for holidays in the UK. The vast majority of holidays go smoothly, but when things go wrong, it can be expensive to put them right. Buying a new pair of walking boots after your suitcase is stolen mightn’t seem so bad, but the bill for being airlifted down from a mountain with a broken leg or flown home while still recovering from an illness or accident can incur a five or six-figure bill.

    Many insurers offer travel insurance (you can find details on our insurance page of a policy that you may like to consider if you are a UK resident), but you do need to make sure that you’re covered for medical emergencies – including falling ill with Covid-19 while on holiday – and repatriation. We also recommend that you are covered for other eventualities, such as cancellation and loss of luggage and passports.

    When you purchase a policy, be sure to check that it covers the activities you'll be doing on holiday and that it is adequate for your own individual needs.
  • It is your responsibility to ensure you are in possession of the correct travel documents, with the correct validity. If you’re a UK citizen, you need a full British passport to travel to France, but not a visa (please note, however, that a new travel authorisation system is being introduced). If you are a citizen of another country, you’ll need to check requirements with the national embassy or your own consulate.

    Current information regarding vaccinations and travel health advice for UK citizens can be found through the Travel Health Pro website. You must make sure you have adequate insurance cover for illness, accidents and repatriation (see the insurance question). You should also apply for a Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) if your EHIC has expired (if you have a still-valid EHIC, you can use this until it expires).
  • The official language is French. The currency is the Euro. French time is GMT/UTC + 1. It uses Daylight Saving Time, so in summer is on BST + 1.
  • For information on the practicalities of travel now that the UK is no longer part of the European Union, visit www.gov.uk/visit-eu-switzerland-norway-iceland-liechtenstein.
  • The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides up-to-date, country-by-country travel advice, as well as information on security, local laws, passports and visas for UK citizens.

    If you live outside the UK, see our essential travel information page for a list of relevant websites.
  • You are the best judge of your child’s/children’s capabilities. We are happy to take bookings for families of older children/teenagers if they walk regularly, love the outdoors and are comfortable with the distances and ascent/descent involved. Please note that the bedrooms at most of the accommodation we use will normally only sleep a maximum of 3 people, and sometimes only 2.
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