- L’Autre Chemin
- Séjours
- Act 3 – The Saint-James way from Conques to Cahors
€865 / pers
With luggage transfer & journey back
The Camino de Santiago from Conques to Cahors
Have you already completed the first two stages of the Camino de Santiago on the GR65 to Conques? We suggest you continue and follow the red and white markings from Conques to Cahors, from Rouergue to Quercy. A route dotted with local curiosities, low walls, dolmens, and wonderful encounters! Along your hike, you’ll discover Figeac, a beautiful town where you can explore the Champollion Museum, and Cahors, a charming town bathed by the Lot River, the Pont Valentré, and its neighborhoods blending heritage and modernity.
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The highlights of your stay:
- You travel independently and follow the provided travel diary.
- Take advantage of our guide app to download to your smartphone (guidance, tourist information).
- Your accommodations are offered on a half-board basis (excluding the Figeac stopover, which is booked with B&B basis).
- Your luggage is delivered at each stopover (one bag, max. 13kg/person).
- Your return trip by minibus to the starting point is included in our packages. Tahnk to Lot Tourisme and its photographers (C. Asquier @ C. Novello) for providing their photo library.
Your route:
- Elevation gain +2,795 m
- Self-guided hike Route accessible to most hikers
- Accommodation: in a private room (B&B, cottage, hotel, or alternative accommodation)
- What’s the climate like? See our Frequently Asked Questions
Note: The steps are given for information purposes only and may be modified depending on host availability.
Welcome to Conques, a magnificent village in the Rouergue region of Aveyron. Discover its center and the magnificent Sainte-Foy Abbey.
Discover:
> The Sainte-Foy Abbey and its tympanum depicting the Last Judgment
> The Treasure of Conques
> The general architecture of the village and its atmosphere
> The Joseph Fau Museum
> The peaceful Dourdou Valley
On the Camino de Santiago! It's a wonderful time to get back on the Camino, which offers magnificent views of the city. You'll begin your journey with a climb to reach the Sainte-Foy Chapel. Then, descend towards the town of Decazeville before heading back up to Livinhac-le-Haut.
Discover:
> Barry Bridge
> Sainte-Foy Chapel
• Decazville
> Pierre Vetter Museum
> Mining & Industrial Heritage Museum
> Notre-Dame de Decazville Church and Gustave Moreau's Stations of the Cross
• Livinhac-le-Haut
> Saint-Roch Chapel
Continuing along the path, you reach the village of Montredon, where the route now gently winds towards the Célé Valley (view of Lake Enguirande) and Figeac, your stopover.
Photo: © www.tourisme-lot.com - Photographer: C. Asquier
Places to discover:
• Montredon
> Notre Dame de la Pitié Chapel
> Saint-Michel Church
• Figeac
> The historic center
> The Champollion Museum
> The Ratier Propeller and Aeronautical Products Museum
> Hôtel de Laporte
A long and beautiful day of hiking, even if once again the day begins with a beautiful climb. The route calms down and leads you to the very beautiful village of Faycelles. You will continue on a small road to reach the Mas de la Croix near the village of Béduer. Further on, continuing on the GR 65, you will reach the small village of Gréalou. Continuing quietly on the GR65 accompanied by dry stone walls and hedges of cazelles, you will discover a pleasant panorama just before plunging towards the Lot valley and reaching Cajarc.
Photo: © www.tourisme-lot.com - Photographer: M. TURIN
Discover:
• Faycelles
> The village of Faycelles and its church
> Discover the Gariottes or Cazelles, a shelter made entirely of flat stones, with round walls and a conical roof.
• Gréalou
> Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption, home to a polychrome pieta believed to date from the 15th century
> Pech-Laglaire Dolmen
• Cajarc
> Its town center
> The 13th-century church and
> The Maison de l'Hébrardie with its Gothic windows
> Railway Museum
> Art on a gentle slope
A more leisurely stage today, you'll continue through the Quercy Mountains to reach the small and pretty village of Limogne. There, you'll discover the cazelles (small houses) or gariottes (small houses), and even the bories (small shelters without frames)!
Discover:
> The view of the Quercy Mountains
> La Capelette Chapel
> The dolmens of Mas des Bories
> Ruins of Lantouy Abbey
• Limogne in Quercy
> Museum of Popular Arts and Traditions
> Truffles
You'll still be walking in the Causses du Quercy Natural Park, and the trail will continue through chain groves and along dry stone walls and dolmens. You'll walk alongside magnificent villages such as Varaire, Vaylats, and Bach. Welcome to the land of wash houses and the Quercy black truffle!
Photo: © www.tourisme-lot.com - Photographer: C. Novello
Discover:
• Bach
> Cloup d'Aural Phosphate Mines
> The Church
> The English Wells
Today, your route won't really cross any villages, but it even seems to avoid them... a walk in the heart of nature. Further on, you'll "glide" to reach the beautiful town of Cahors, which will punctuate your hike!
Discover:
• Cahors
> The Valentré Bridge
> The 12th-century Saint-Etienne Cathedral
> The Church
> The English Wells
Meet at 10:30 a.m. in the SNCF train station parking lot where a minibus will take you to Conques. Arrival is expected at 1:30 p.m. depending on road conditions.
This price includes:
- Accommodation in a private room (with sheets and towels) according to the configuration selected at booking: twin, double, triple, multiple, or single (with supplement)
- Half-board accommodation (excluding the Figeac stopover, which are booked on B&B basis)
- Tourist taxes
- Luggage transport (maximum 13 kg/person)
- Your digital travel and guidebook
- The guidebook (1 copy per 3 travelers)
- Journey back to Conques by regular shuttle
- Telephone assistance
Available options:
- Multi-risk cancellation insurance
- Single room
- No return from Cahors
This price does not include:
- Transportation and transfers to the starting point,
- Parking
- Meals other than those specified in the chosen package,
- Drinks,
- Pocket money,
- Possible visits or activities,
- GPX tracks (we do not provide GPX tracks – app guidance)
- Multi-risk cancellation insurance
- More generally, anything not listed in the “This price includes” section
Administration fees
- €12/person if ordered online
- €15/person via quote
As an option, L’autre Chemin offers:
- If you do not wish to take advantage of the return shuttle to Conques, benefit from a €40 discount on your trip.
The Credential The pilgrim’s passport to be stamped at each stop.
We offer the Credential of the Friends of the Way of Saint James as an option. No need to travel; it will be sent to you with your travel diary before your departure. However, if you plan to attend the Pilgrims’ Mass at 7 a.m. at Le Puy Cathedral, you can find credential on site. Price: €7 / credential when booking your hike
L’Autre Chemin has developed numerous partnerships with B&Bs and hotels (**, ***, or equivalent) to offer you comfort and authenticity, ensuring that each stage is an opportunity to discover the architecture, the art of living, and the gastronomy, as well as a time for sharing and meeting new people.
By Train
Conques-en-Rouergue does not have a train station. However, if you arrive by train, here is some information on how to get to Conques.
- From Paris: Arrival at Saint-Christophe train station, then take a taxi to Conques.
- From Paris, Bordeaux, Toulouse, or Marseille: Arrival at Rodez train station, then take bus line 223 (during school term) or a taxi.
By Car
Conques is accessible by road. Here are the main mileage indicators:
- Paris: 630 km – A20 or A71 Lyon: 360 km Marseille: 370 km
- Toulouse: 185 km – A68 then RN88
- Montpellier: 205 km
Where to park in Conques?
Long-term parking at the river – Free parking
Whether you want to book your stay or ask us any additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
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