France - Puy Route - Walking from Cahors - Lectoure - Aire-sur-Adour
Walk on the Puy Route from Cahors to Aire sur Adour.
The picturesque hilly landscape of the White Quercy invites you on the crest footpath and to discover the Bastides. A few km later while getting close to the Tarn Valley and Moissac appreciate the lush orchard of Gascogne the craddle of D’ Artagnan, one of the famous Three Musketeers characters by Alexandre Dumas . This land is punctuated with castles and medieval chapels and is proud of its renown gastronomy !
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Day 1
CAHORS - Arrive in the afternoon.
Half board in your hotel in Cahors.
The Bridge Valentré on the Lot is very impressive and amazing.
Day 2
CAHORS - LASCABANNES - 23 km (14,3 miles) – 6h00 walk
Day 3
LASCABANNES - LAUZERTE - 23 km (14.3 miles)- 5h30 walk
Lauzerte is one of the Most Beautiful villages of France
Day 4
LAUZERTE - MOISSAC - 25 km (15.5 miles) - 6h00 - 5h30 walk
One of the easiest days through quiet countryside, between woodlands, crop fields, and vines. The stage ends in Moissac, where Saint-Pierre Abbey is a UNESCO World Heritage.
Day 5
MOISSAC - AUVILLAR - 21 km (13 miles)- 5h00 walk
The Camino follows the rivers all day long.Then you climb up the street entering Auvillar through the charming cobblestone square, with its ancient circular open hall and arcades. This is one of the Most Beautiful Villages of France.
Day 6
AUVILLAR - MIRADOUX – 17 km (10.5 miles) – 4H15 walk +692 m / -629 m
Day 7
MIRADOUX - LECTOURE - 15 km (9.3 miles) - 4H00 walk
Lectoure and its Cathedral Saint Gervais and its bishop Palace
Day 8
LECTOURE - LA ROMIEU - 19 km (11.8 miles) - 5H00
Collegiate church of La Romieu, XIV century, Historical Monument and World Heritage Site by Unesco
Day 9
LA ROMIEU - CONDOM - 16 km (10 miles) - 4H00
In Condom : the majestic Cathedral of Saint-Pierre, an imposing work in the Gothic style dominates the city. Attached to the cathedral, the cloister connected the bishops' private chapel to their episcopal palace
Day 10
CONDOM - MONTREAL DU GERS - 17 km (10.5 miles) - 4H15
Montréal du Gers dates back to 1255, was the first "bastide" of Armagnac, and is surrounded with vineyards.
Day 11
MONTREAL DU GERS - EAUZE- 16 km (10 miles) - 4 h00 - +245 m / - 201 m
Capital of the Armagnac, Eauze was elected antique city with 2 archeological sites and a museum.
Day 12
EAUZE - NOGARO - 20 km (12. miles)- 5h00 + 281 m / - 329 m
In Nogaro, enjoy the traditional local food (foie gras, duck confit...).
Day 13
NOGARO - AIRE SUR ADOUR or BARCELONNE DU GERS - 28 km or 23 km (17.4 or 14.3 miles) - 7h00 + 335 m / - 346 m
Day 14
END OF THE WALK AFTER BREAKFAST
Included : see details in Dates and Prices section
2 and 3 star hotels and Guest Houses (optional 3 star hotels)
Half board (breakfasts and dinners)
Luggage transfers from hotel to hotel
An English road book and a map
English assistance for your reservation.
Starts in : Cahors. Train Station
Ends in : Lectoure. Train Station in Agen.
Ends in : Aire sur Adour
Phone : +33 5 58 48 71 65
Customize your tour : add or remove one night or more. Upgrade the hotels.
Combine with another section of the Way
From Cahors to Lectoure : 850 € per person (8 days / 7 nights)
From Lectoure to Aire sur Adour : 860 € per person (8 days / 7 nights)
From Aire sur Adour to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port : 1 040 € per person (10 days / 9 nights)
See also :
Walking from Conques to Cahors via the Cele Valley
Walking from Le Puy en Velay to Conques
Highlights
The soft hills of Gascogne and its gastronomy !
The numerous romanesque chapels and castles
The Historic Way from Le Puy en Velay