Limogne-en-Quercy to Cahors
Stage 5 · Le Chemin du Puy
Limogne-en-Quercy → Cahors
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Limogne-en-Quercy to Cahors · 39.5 km · up 590 m, down 750 m
The route crosses the causse before descending to Cahors through the Lot valley. The walk is long but the terrain is flat, and the approach to Cahors reveals the medieval city spread along a loop of the Lot River.
The Pont Valentre is Cahors' masterpiece: a 14th-century fortified bridge with three towers that is one of the finest medieval bridges in Europe. Legend says the builder made a pact with the devil, who was tricked out of his payment. A small carved devil on one of the towers commemorates the story. The town has a remarkable 12th-century cathedral with the largest Romanesque dome in France.
Cahors gives its name to the local Malbec wine, a deep, dark red that has been produced here since Roman times.
Terrain: Flat causse paths, gentle descent into Lot valley, riverside approach, city cobblestones
The day, stop by stop
- 0km
Limogne-en-Quercy
villageA small Quercy market town with a Sunday truffle market (in season), gites, and basic services. Set on the limestone causse plateau.
View town guideRestaurantCafeGroceryPharmacyATM - 8.5km
Varaire
villageA tiny hamlet on the Quercy causse with a gite and minimal services. A short stage endpoint between Limogne and Cahors.
View town guideRestaurant - 39.5km
Cahors
townA historic city on the Lot river, famous for the UNESCO-listed Pont Valentre, a stunning 14th-century fortified bridge with three towers. Also known for its deep, dark Malbec wine.
View town guideRestaurantCafeGroceryWaterPharmacyATMBusTrainClinicPost Office
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