• Discovery hike in the Causses du Quercy Geopark
  • Discovery hike in the Causses du Quercy Geopark
  • Discovery hike in the Causses du Quercy Geopark
  • Discovery hike in the Causses du Quercy Geopark
  • Discovery hike in the Causses du Quercy Geopark
  • Discovery hike in the Causses du Quercy Geopark
  • Discovery hike in the Causses du Quercy Geopark
  • Discovery hike in the Causses du Quercy Geopark
Occitanie / Massif Central

Discovery hike in the Causses du Quercy Geopark

Réf : DQTHKP

In summary

  • Sports
    Hiking / Trekking
  • Duration
    4 days
  • Level
    Beginner

    Levels

    Hiking / Trekking
    Beginner
    For those wishing to walk for up to 3 hours with minimal elevation gain (max. 300m) along roads, tracks, trails, or rolling terrain. Suitable for everyone.
    Intermediate
    For those wishing to hike for 4 to 5 hours a day, covering an elevation gain of around 600m on trails. You hike occasionally and are in good physical condition.
    Confirmed
    For those wishing to hike for up to 6 hours a day and/or cover an elevation gain of 600 to 800 meters, both on and off-trail. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in a sporting activity once a week, hike regularly, and are in very good physical condition.
    Advanced
    For those wishing to undertake multi-day hikes involving over 6 hours of walking and an elevation gain of 700 to 1,200 meters, off-trail or over rugged terrain. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in endurance sports several times a week, hike regularly, and are in excellent physical condition.
    Expert
    For those who want a challenging hike of 7 to 8 hours per day with over 1200 meters of elevation gain off-trail or on rough terrain. High-altitude sections. You have been practicing high-intensity endurance sports several times a week for several years, and you are training for this event.
  • Destination
    Occitanie / Massif Central
  • Age
    From the age of 18
  • CO₂-Emissions
    59.05 kg CO2
  • Type of stay
    This personalized stay offers you the opportunity to experience a sporting adventure with an organization tailored to your needs.
    Type of stay
    Independent traveler

In a few words

Embark on a unique mineral adventure in the heart of the Causses du Quercy Geopark during a 4-day, 3-night loop stay based at the Poudally gîte. Discover a fascinating geological and historical heritage by exploring dolmens , caselles – these dry-stone shepherd's huts – and the mysterious Igues , these impressive natural sinkholes.

Immerse yourself in history by visiting the Cloup d'Aural phosphate mines , former phosphate mines harboring an exceptional paleontological treasure. Marvel at the authentic cave paintings of Pech Merle , moving testimonies of our ancestors.

And to extend the adventure, opt for an optional 5th day at the pterosaur beach , where you can observe real fossilized dinosaur footprints in the rock.

An extraordinary stay, combining hiking, exploration and historical discoveries , for a total immersion in a landscape shaped by time.

The highlights

  • An extraordinary stay with wonderful heritage and cultural discoveries
  • Come and cool off on the hottest days!
  • A friendly atmosphere and wonderful encounters with hikers on the Camino de Santiago
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Sport

Level

Hiking / Trekking

Beginner

Levels

Hiking / Trekking
Beginner
For those wishing to walk for up to 3 hours with minimal elevation gain (max. 300m) along roads, tracks, trails, or rolling terrain. Suitable for everyone.
Intermediate
For those wishing to hike for 4 to 5 hours a day, covering an elevation gain of around 600m on trails. You hike occasionally and are in good physical condition.
Confirmed
For those wishing to hike for up to 6 hours a day and/or cover an elevation gain of 600 to 800 meters, both on and off-trail. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in a sporting activity once a week, hike regularly, and are in very good physical condition.
Advanced
For those wishing to undertake multi-day hikes involving over 6 hours of walking and an elevation gain of 700 to 1,200 meters, off-trail or over rugged terrain. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in endurance sports several times a week, hike regularly, and are in excellent physical condition.
Expert
For those who want a challenging hike of 7 to 8 hours per day with over 1200 meters of elevation gain off-trail or on rough terrain. High-altitude sections. You have been practicing high-intensity endurance sports several times a week for several years, and you are training for this event.
For those wishing to walk for up to 3 hours with minimal elevation gain (max. 300m) along roads, tracks, trails, or rolling terrain. Suitable for everyone.

In figures

Hiking

  • Average duration/day: 3h30
  • Average distance/day: 10 km
  • Average daily elevation gain: 308 m
  • Average daily descent: 202 m
  • Exposed Passages: Yes

Management

Enjoy an independent stay, where you follow the program at your own pace.
Independently
Progress at your own pace and according to your desires 🌏

Program

Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
  • map

    Dolmens and huts trail of Limogne

    • Transportation Car - 00h25 - 21km
    • Activity Hiking
    • Duration of the activity 4h30
    • Distance 13 km
    • Positive elevation gain 329 m
    • Negative elevation 268 m
    • Accommodation Hostel
    • Breakfast not included
    • Lunch not included
    • Dinner included

    Head to the village of Limogne-en-Quercy for a 9km loop to discover the dolmens . If you wish, extend your walk with the huts loop (3.7km) , a charming complementary route.

    From 2:30 pm , check into your room at the gîte . In the evening, dinner at 7 pm in the common room, for a convivial moment around a homemade meal.

    Day 1

Accommodation

🏠 Inn - Days 1 to 3
  • 🏠 Inn - Days 1 to 3
  • 🏠 Inn - Days 1 to 3
  • 🏠 Inn - Days 1 to 3
  • 🏠 Inn - Days 1 to 3
  • 🏠 Inn - Days 1 to 3
  • 🏠 Inn - Days 1 to 3
  • 🏠 Inn - Days 1 to 3
  • 🏠 Inn - Days 1 to 3
  • 🏠 Inn - Days 1 to 3
🏠 Inn - Days 1 to 3

You'll be staying 3 nights at the Gîte de Poudally , a stopover gîte on the GR65, the Way of St. James . Welcoming hikers for over 15 years, it offers a warm and relaxed atmosphere , perfect for meeting new people. Located in the heart of nature, it's the ideal place to recharge. A swimming pool is available for a relaxing break after your active days.

On-site, enjoy a variety of games and activities : pétanque, mölkky, table tennis, foosball, and various board games. You'll stay in a double room for a comfortable stay.

Access

Departure
Gîte de Poudally 440 chemin de poudally 46230 Lalbenque
Day 1 : 14h30
End of stay
Gîte de Poudally 440 chemin de poudally 46230 Lalbenque
Day 4

The stay ends on day 4 at the end of the visit to the Pech Merle cave.

Go to the starting point

Access by train
Take the train toGare de Lalbenque Fontane

Accessible by train at Lalbenque Fontane station (8km from the gîte) or at Cahors station then by Lio bus at the stop in the village of Lalbenque (3km).

To access the hikes, there is no public transport, you need a private car (possibility to rent in Cahors), otherwise we can offer you hikes starting from the gîte with small heritage but you will not have access to the most remarkable sites.

Access by car
Travel to the place of stay with parking available

Accessible by car via the A20 exit 58.

Price details

The price includes

  1. A self-guided hiking holiday
  2. Half-board
  3. Accommodation in a 6-person dormitory at the gîte
  4. Access to the cottage's swimming pool
  5. Maps and hiking guides provided
  6. The tourist tax

The price does not include

  1. Drinks consumed on site
  2. Entrance to the Cloup d'Aural de Bach phosphate mine and Pech Merle caves visitor site
  3. Car travel to reach the starting point of the hikes

Options

You will be able to select these options when booking.
  1. Additional night after the stay - Bed in a 6-person dormitory (adult) : CHF51.30 / unit
  2. Additional night after the stay - Bed in a 6-person dormitory (child) : CHF48.45 / unit
  3. Additional night after the stay - Bed in a 4-person dormitory (adult) : CHF55.10 / unit
  4. Additional night after the stay - Bed in a 4-person dormitory (child) : CHF52.25 / unit
  5. Additional night after stay - Double room (2 adults) : CHF121.60 / unit
  6. Additional night after your stay - Double room (1 adult and 1 child) : CHF115.90 / unit
  7. Extra night before the stay - Bed in a 6-person dormitory (adult) : CHF51.30 / unit
  8. Extra night before the stay - Bed in a 6-person dormitory (child) : CHF48.45 / unit
  9. Extra night before the stay - Bed in a 4-person dormitory (adult) : CHF55.10 / unit
  10. Extra night before the stay - Bed in a 4-person dormitory (child) : CHF52.25 / unit
  11. Additional night before the stay - Double room (2 adults) : CHF121.60 / unit
  12. Extra night before the stay - Double room (1 adult and 1 child) : CHF115.90 / unit
  13. Flex fare and insurance

Practical information

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Notre partenaire local est un gîte situé à Lalbenque, dans le Lot, idéalement placé entre Cahors et Saint-Cirq-Lapopie. Au cœur du Parc Naturel des Causses du Quercy et à seulement quelques pas du GR65 (le chemin de Compostelle), cet établissement accueille les randonneurs depuis plus de 15 ans.

L'équipe de notre partenaire local se compose de deux profils complémentaires :

Elsa, native de la région, connaît son territoire sur le bout des doigts. Elle confectionne une cuisine généreuse à base de produits locaux et de préparations "fait maison".

Manu, doté d'un grand sens de l'humour, assure un accueil chaleureux. Très bricoleur, c'est lui qui a bâti le gîte et conçu une grande partie du mobilier.

Enfin, l'équipe de notre partenaire local parle anglais, permettant ainsi de recevoir au mieux une clientèle internationale.
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