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The Long Trail to Rocamadour

Romanesque Dordogne
 
Travel back in time with self-guided hotel-to-hotel walking (with luggage transfers) to discover enchanting landscapes, pretty villages and explore ancient Rocamadour. On this delightful trip, you’ll also indulge in two Michelin-starred dinners.
The Long Trail to Rocamadour. 12 nights
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The Long Trail to Rocamadour. 12 nights
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Holiday information

 

A walking holiday in the Dordogne Valley to Rocamadour

The picturesque villages and rural landscape of this region have changed little since the end of the Hundred Years’ War in the 15th century. Your path follows the River Dordogne and its pretty tributary, the Ouysse, through forest and gentle green hills, in the shade of soaring cliffs, amidst green copses and golden hay fields. There are no cities and there is virtually no industry – other than the production of wine, walnut oil, truffles and foie gras, all of which you can sample as you progress downriver.
So, by day you can feast your eyes on the glorious landscapes and ever-changing panoramas, and each evening feast on the distinctive, rich gastronomy of south-west France. Your destination is the famed ‘hanging’ village of Rocamadour, the destination of pilgrims since the 12th century. The walks are leisurely, with some short but steep ascents to the limestone plateaux for splendid views over the river and the fairy-tale châteaux that stand sentinel along its banks.
 
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Itinerary

The key to Inntravel holidays is flexibility. You have a choice of start dates, 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 Beaulieu
    Night 1: at Hotel Les Flots Bleus or Hotel Le Turenne (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 Beaulieu to Port de Gagnac: 9km or 12km

    Shorter route: 9km, 3.5hrs; ascent 305m/descent 295m
    You cross the Dordogne via a small island to begin this gentle walk southwards towards the Cère, one of its tributaries. Wide, often shady, paths link a succession of tiny rural hamlets, across traditional farmland and through woodland and forest. On the way you gain glorious views back and forth over the river valleys and villages. In the quiet forest, you may spot deer in a clearing. Your destination is the village of Port de Gagnac and the Auberge du Vieux Port. If availability requires, we can also offer the nearby Hostellerie Belle Rive, which too enjoys a peaceful riverside setting.

    Longer route: 12km, 5hrs; ascent 370m/descent 360m
    This slightly longer route is a delightful ramble along country roads and tracks up onto the agricultural uplands. Ascending continually for the first half of the walk, you rise out of woodland to be rewarded with lovely views and a wonderful sense of openess. The second half of the walk then sees you descend through the interesting hamlet of Fontmerle before dropping through the woods to reach the River Cère and Port de Gagnac.
    The Dordogne at Beaulieu
    Shorter route: 9km
    Longer route: 12km
  • Port de Gagnac to Loubressac: 15km, 6hrs; ascent 420m/descent 350m
    Today’s walk is, in our view, undoubtedly one of the best of the holiday, with sweeping views over splendid countryside. A highlight on the walk is seeing one of France’s most spectacular medieval fortifications, the magnificent Château de Castelnau, on a promontory overlooking four valleys and three rivers. Your path takes you through meadows, between orchards and vineyards, and up steep stony paths through forest. You pass the region’s cheese factory – the Fromagerie de Rocamadour – before reaching Loubressac, a tiny, fortified village perched high on the hillside, with a 15th-century manor house and lovely views back towards the Château de Castelnau. Your hotel for your two nights here is the Relais de Castelnau.
    Château de Castelnau
    Port de Gagnac to Loubressac: 15km
  • Choice of walks from Loubressac: 9.5km or 14.5km

    Gouffre de Padirac option: 14.5km, 5.5hrs; ascent/descent 270m
    Our first option crosses a wild and uninhabited landscape to visit the vast caverns of the Gouffre de Padirac, one of the most impressive cave systems in Europe, where you can take a boat on the underground river. The caves extend for some 20 kilometres, with some caverns 100 metres high. (It is worth booking in advance; pay locally.)

    Circular walk via Autoire: 9.5km, 4hrs; ascent/descent 325m
    Alternatively, enjoy our circular walk along timeless, stone-edged paths and down through a gorge to the picturesque village of Autoire. There are several café-restaurants to offer sustenance before you take the steep route back to Loubressac.
    Gouffre de Padirac on the route around Loubressac © J C Lemee
    Gouffre de Padirac option: 14.5km
    Circular walk via Autoire: 9.5km
  • Loubressac to Martel: 16km, 6hrs; ascent 415m/descent 320m
    The day begins with a short transfer to the delightful village of Carennac. This is another of the ‘most beautiful villages in France’, perched high above the Dordogne, with immaculately restored manor houses and ornate dovecotes typical of the region, clustering round the old Cluniac priory. After you've explored the village, you set off into a quiet landscape, following footpaths and country lanes often bordered by old dry-stone walls. You pass through the pretty riverside village of Floirac to enter the open valley of the River Dordogne, sheltered on both sides by tall limestone cliffs. At the end of the walk you cross the river to reach the lively medieval market town of Martel and your guesthouse.
    Loubressac to Martel: 16km
    Martel
  • Circular walk from Martel: 12km, 5hrs; ascent/descent 305m
    The target of this circular walk is Gluges, which you reach via a viewpoint affording a superb view of the River Dordogne. You'll no doubt wish to linger in Gluges, a picturesque village set into overhanging cliffs and with a romantic connection to Edith Piaf. You could even hire a canoe for an hour or two (pay locally) to see the river from a different perspective. When you are ready to return, you head back to Martel along a botanical trail across the limestone plateau that was used by apothecaries of yesteryear. Take time before or after your walk to explore Martel itself, known as ‘the town of seven towers’. Wednesdays and Saturdays are market days.
    Circular walk from Martel: 12km
    Gluges
  • Martel to Meyronne: 9km, 3.5hrs; ascent 125m/descent 250m
    This is a gentle, varied walk over hills, through woods and past farms. Your destination is the pretty riverside village of Meyronne, which enjoys superb views up and down the Dordogne. You stay the night at Hotel La Terrasse.
    The cliffs at Meyronne
    Martel to Meyronne: 9km
  • 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
  • Choice of walks from Lacave: 15km or 19km
    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: 19km, 7.5hrs; ascent/descent 485m; shorter option: 15km, 5hrs
    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.
    Visit the magnificent caves at Lacave
    Circular walk from Lacave: 19km
  • Lacave to Calès: 10.5km, 4hrs; 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 one night.
    En route to Calès
    Lacave to Calès: 10km
  • 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.
    Entering Rocamadour
    Calès to Hospitalet: 12km
  • 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).
    Explore the winding streets of Rocamadour
    Circular walk from Hospitalet: 16km
 

Accommodation

You stay in charming hotels and a chambre d'hôtes, all of which offer delicious regional cuisine.

In some places, we work with more than one hotel, as shown below. All are hand-picked by us and, unless there is a price implication (in which case we will contact you to discuss your options), we will tell you which one we have booked for you on your booking confirmation.

Whichever hotels you stay in, we recommend extra nights in Beaulieu and Martel for more time to explore these pretty towns. It's also worth adding an extra night in Loubressac to enjoy both of our suggested walks.
 

Options to extend or shorten your stay

 
Prices & travel options
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  • 12 nights: 19 April 2023 - 13 October 2023 & 19 April 2024 - 13 October 2024

    Start Tuesday-Friday | End by latest date(s) shown above

    Starting Price Single room
    19 Apr - 19 May 2023 £1990 £600
    20 May - 8 Jun 2023 £2090 £630
    9 Jun - 7 Sep 2023 £2150 £635
    8 Sep - 1 Oct 2023 £2080 £630
    19 Apr - 19 May 2024 £2110 £660
    20 May - 8 Jun 2024 £2220 £695
    9 Jun - 7 Sep 2024 £2285 £700
    8 Sep - 1 Oct 2024 £2210 £695
    3rd & 4th person discount -£110 to -£121
    Single traveller supplement £110 to £121

    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.

    Deduct £38pp in 2023 or £42pp in 2024 if your stay at Hotel Les Flots Bleus falls on a day that its restaurant is closed (Monday throughout the year and Tuesday all year except in Jul/Aug)

    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.

    12 nights: 19 April 2023 - 13 October 2023 & 19 April 2024 - 13 October 2024

    Start Tuesday-Friday | End by latest date(s) shown above

    Starting Price Single room
    19 Apr - 19 May 2023 £2300 £600
    20 May - 8 Jun 2023 £2400 £630
    9 Jun - 7 Sep 2023 £2465 £635
    8 Sep - 1 Oct 2023 £2400 £630
    19 Apr - 19 May 2024 £2450 £660
    20 May - 8 Jun 2024 £2560 £695
    9 Jun - 7 Sep 2024 £2635 £700
    8 Sep - 1 Oct 2024 £2560 £695
    3rd & 4th person discount -£108 to -£119
    Single traveller supplement £180 to £200

    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.

    Deduct £38pp in 2023 or £42pp in 2024 if your stay at Hotel Les Flots Bleus falls on a day that its restaurant is closed (Monday throughout the year and Tuesday all year except in Jul/Aug)

    Included rail from the UK: UK–Paris (Eurostar), Paris–Brive (Intercité), approx. duration 9h30 plus 0h45 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.

    12 nights: 19 April 2023 - 13 October 2023 & 19 April 2024 - 13 October 2024

    Start Tuesday-Friday | End by latest date(s) shown above

    Starting Price Single room
    19 Apr - 19 May 2023 £2165 £600
    20 May - 8 Jun 2023 £2265 £630
    9 Jun - 7 Sep 2023 £2325 £635
    8 Sep - 1 Oct 2023 £2365 £630
    19 Apr - 19 May 2024 £2305 £660
    20 May - 8 Jun 2024 £2415 £695
    9 Jun - 7 Sep 2024 £2480 £700
    8 Sep - 1 Oct 2024 £2525 £695
    3rd & 4th person discount -£265 to -£290
    Single traveller supplement £265 to £295

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

    Deduct £38pp in 2023 or £42pp in 2024 if your stay at Hotel Les Flots Bleus falls on a day that its restaurant is closed (Monday throughout the year and Tuesday all year except in Jul/Aug)

    We suggest you leave your car at the last hotel and include a transfer 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)

    Auberge du Vieux Port, Port de Gagnac
    Superior: 19 Apr - 13 Oct 2023 £18
    Superior: 19 Apr - 13 Oct 2024 £20
    Le Petit Moulin, Martel
    Junior suite: 19 Apr - 13 Oct 2023 £12
    Junior suite: 19 Apr - 13 Oct 2024 £13

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

    Hotel Les Flots Bleus, Beaulieu (with dinner) Double room Single room
    19 Apr - 13 Oct 2023 £92 £128
    19 Apr - 13 Oct 2024 £101 £141
    Relais de Castelnau, Loubressac (with dinner) Double room Single room
    19 Apr - 13 Oct 2023 £95 £143
    19 Apr - 13 Oct 2024 £105 £158
    Le Petit Moulin, Martel (B&B) Double room Single room
    19 Apr - 13 Oct 2023 £60 £120
    19 Apr - 13 Oct 2024 £66 £132
    Hotel le Pont de l'Ouysse, Lacave (with dinner) Double room Single room
    19 Apr - 15 Jun 2023 £162 £192
    16 Jun - 15 Sep 2023 £183 £213
    16 Sep - 13 Oct 2023 £162 £192
    19 Apr - 15 Jun 2024 £180 £213
    16 Jun - 15 Sep 2024 £205 £238
    16 Sep - 13 Oct 2024 £180 £213
    Hotel le Troubadour, Hospitalet de Rocamadour (B&B) Double room Single room
    19 Apr - 13 Oct 2023 £105 £147
    19 Apr - 13 Oct 2024 £70 £115
  • 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) £53-£58 flexible
    Homeward route Price per person Earliest flight
    departure time
    direct taxi hotel to Brive Vallée de la Dordogne airport (0h50) £40-£44 flexible

    Connecting travel options - flying via Paris CDG

    Outward route Price per person Latest flight
    arrival time
    Paris RER CDG airport to Paris Austerlitz (0h45), rail Paris Austerlitz to Brive (4h20), taxi Brive to hotel (0h45) £116-£128 1045
    Homeward route Price per person Earliest flight
    departure time
    taxi hotel to Brive (1h15), rail Brive to Paris Austerlitz (4h20), Paris RER from Paris Austerlitz to CDG airport (0h45) £108-£119 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) £77-£85 1700 (1530 Sat & Sun)
    Homeward route Price per person Earliest flight
    departure time
    taxi hotel to Brive (1h15), rail Brive to Limoges Benedictins (1h-1h20) £69-£76 1200

    Connecting travel options - flying via Toulouse

    Outward route Price per person Latest flight
    arrival time
    rail Toulouse-Matabiau to Souillac (2h), taxi Souillac to hotel (1h) £74-£81 1500
    Homeward route Price per person Earliest flight
    departure time
    taxi hotel to Souillac (1h), rail Souillac to Toulouse (2h) £52-£57 1300
What is included
  • 12 nights
  • 9 dinners (2 Michelin-starred)
    7 picnics
    12 breakfasts
  • luggage transported
  • route notes and maps
  • GPS navigation
  • transfers on days 2 & 4
 
Reviews

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All 9 reviews
  • Mrs M Page
    South Africa
    26 September 2023

    We were blessed with perfect weather every day, surrounded on our walks by endless butterflies. Incredible scenery and views especially 'The Meander above the Dordogne' and the 'Gorge of Alzou Circuit'. Sylvie at Martel, an amazing hostess, so warm and friendly, and La Devinie a gem of a hotel. On Sunday night, the only restaurant open was fully booked, so we bought a takeout pizza and bottle of wine, and Sylvie set the table for us in her garden. Her walnut tart at breakfast was delicious. The evening meal at Le Petit Relais was excellent, as was the breakfast Olivier set out on our table the next morning. It certainly made the detour to Cales worth it. Hotel le Troubadour a fitting end to the walk, out in the countryside, away from busy Rocamadour, and their breakfast feast of meat and cheese freshly delivered by the owner of the charcuterie in Rocamadour on our last morning, was a fitting end to a wonderful holiday. Restaurant Chez Colette in Beaulieu highly recommended. 27 rue du General de Gaulle.

  • Ms L Gralapp
    USA
    19 September 2023

    We traveled in late September, and the weather was very warm. The combination of forest, orchards and vineyards was lovely, and some of the steep climbs were extra challenging for us (Loubressac!). We especially loved the Pont de L'Ouysse hotel and its situation on the river--really beautiful, and a welcome 2 night's stopover. Like other reviewers, we could have done without the climb to Cales. Rocamadour is amazing, a bit on the touristy side, and we were delighted to stay a few minutes away at the Troubadour, out of the tourist zone.

  • AJ Button
    07 September 2023

    A completely lovely holiday - beautiful scenery, excellent hotels, very good food - even for a couple like us who do not eat meat! Such smooth organisation - and it was fantastic to get the train there and not have to fly.  Highly recommended.

  • Mr C Cox
    Cheltenham
    14 June 2023

    The abundance of butterflies and bird song in conjunction with the wild flowers was fabulous, certainly compared with the uk these days. Be ultra careful on the Paris metro.

  • Mr S Foley
    USA
    25 May 2023

    Suggested walk to Autoire was spectacular! All hotel staff were excellent, especially Le Petit Moulin and the Troubadour. 

  • Clare & Sue
    23 May 2023

    We loved this walk with its variety of woodland, rivers, gorges and medieval villages (though we would have been happy to miss Calès). Both in our mid-seventies, we were pleased to find it was well within our capabilities. The walking notes were excellent, and it was useful to have the GPS version of the trail as a backup. We chose to kayak on day 8, rather than walking around Lacave, and enjoyed seeing the gorges from a different perspective. Most of the hotels were excellent, with great food, and the pools were extremely welcome in the unexpected heat! Thank you.

  • Mrs J Wheeler
    London
    24 July 2022

    Fantastic holiday, so well organised, lovely places to visit. Everything went without a hitch. Pont de l'Ouysse was really special but (almost) everywhere had something good to offer. Skip Cales and it would be perfect!

  • Mrs E Turnbull
    Berwick-upon-tweed
    10 May 2022

    Highlight were the experience of walking in the oak woods - wonderful sightings of beautiful butterflies, constant cuckoo calls and very pretty hedgerows with lots of orchids. Great to emerge to views of the escarpments and beautiful river. Ice cream from the kiosk at Loubressac village green - just when you thought you couldn't go another step! 

  • Ms D White
    USA
    12 April 2022

    We loved this holiday. The scenery was gorgeous, the accommodations were quite varied and the people were lovely.  Everything went very smoothly and the weather really cooperated.  We really enjoyed this part of France and were glad we went this time of year.
 

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  • 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 >
  • We can’t book flights that originate outside the UK, but if you wanted to book your own flights to London (or elsewhere in the UK), we can make all onward travel arrangements (including flights) from there. Alternatively, if you are booking your own flights to an airport in continental Europe that’s appropriate for your holiday, we can book onward rail travel and/or taxis. More information about how we can tailor holidays for customers outside the UK >
  • 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.

    More information about the booking process >
    Information about accommodation, general practicalities and more >
    Booking conditions >
  • 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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