- L’Autre Chemin
- Séjours
- Act 4 – Way of Saint James, from Cahors to Lectoure
€920 / pers.
The Way of St. James from Cahors to Lectoure
Continue the GR65 Way of St. James from Cahors to Lectoure via Moissac. Take the back roads to discover the landscapes of Tarn-et-Garonne, Gers, and the hikers who follow the Via Podiensis. You’ll encounter a rich heritage and rolling landscapes.
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The benefits 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 accommodation are offered on a half-board basis.
- Your luggage is delivered at each stopover (one bag, max. 13kg/person – Max dimensions : L + W + H : 120cm).
- Your return minibus transfer to the departure point is included in our packages.
Your route:
- Elevation gain +2,260 m
- Self-guided hike Route accessible to most hikers
- Route accessible to experienced walkers 6 to 7 hours of walking
- 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 Cahors, a magnificent city cradled by the peaceful waters of the Lot River. On the agenda: beautiful half-timbered houses, narrow streets, and of course, the magnificent Valentré Bridge, which will accompany your pilgrimage on the GR65 (Greater Long Distance Route).
Discover:
> Valentré Bridge
> 12th-century Saint-Etienne Cathedral
You'll return to the trail from Cahors. A real joy, even if it's steep after the bridge ;-) You'll walk along small roads and white trails through the forest... How the landscapes will have changed since your departure!
To discover:
• Labastide-Marnhac
> The castle
• Lascabanes
> Church
You will continue your walk along beautiful white trails through cultivated landscapes. You will reach Montcuq, its tower and narrow streets - a village that still resonates in the collective unconscious with the sketch of the little reporter (1970). Your walk will then continue to reach the hilltop village of Lauzerte.
Discover:
• Montcuq
> High tower
> Old town and its half-timbered houses
> Saint-Hilaire Church
• Berty
> Charry Castle
> Rouillac Chapel
• Montlauzun
> The castle
• Lauzerte
> The medieval town
> Saint-Barthélemy Church
> The Barbican – Defensive military structure
> Saint-Barthélemy Church
> The pilgrim's garden
From Lauzerte, the path will plunge into the forest and climb a hill where you can discover a dovecote. This will also be an opportunity to take a last look at Lauzerte. The route alternates between forest paths and sometimes following the road. You will soon reach Moissac, where you can discover the charm of this beautiful medieval town.
Places to discover:
• Near Lauzerte
> The Chartron Dovecote
> The Saint-Sernin Chapel
• Dufort-Lacapelette
> Saint-Simplice Church
• Moissac
> Saint-Pierre Abbey, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
> The Garonne Canal Bridge
> The Tarn River
> Chasselas grapes
It's a pleasant start to the day to walk along the Garonne Canal before crossing the Garonne. You'll then reach the pretty hilltop village of Auvillar.
Discover:
• Sainte-Rose
> The Chapel of Sainte-Rose de Viterbe (11th-12th century)
• Malause
> The Saint-Exupéry Lighthouse (for the airmail service)
• Auvillar
> The Sailors' Church
> The Church of Saint-Pierre
> The Market Hall
> The Clock Tower
You will continue your journey, alternating between forest tracks and small country roads. Your steps will take you to discover the Arratz River before reaching the small village of Saint-Antoine (half-timbered house, beautiful gate). Continue to Flamarens, which is home to a pretty castle and the remains of the Saint-Saturnin church. You will soon reach Miradoux.
Places to discover:
• Saint-Antoine
> The church and its bell tower
> The gate tower
> The half-timbered houses
> The mill
• Flamarens
> The remains of the Saint-Saturnin church
> The castle
• Miradoux
> The Bastide
You'll walk alongside sunflower fields, forests, and distant landscapes, including Gachepouy Castle. You'll continue through a cultivated, hilly landscape. Soon, the imposing bell tower of Saint-Gervais Cathedral will announce your arrival in Lectoure.
Discover:
• Off-trail hiking trails
> The ruins of Gachepouy Castle
• Castet-Arrouy
> Sainte-Blandine Church
• Lectoure
> Saint-Gervais Cathedral in Protais
> The architecture of the mansions on Rue Nationale
> The Diana Fountain
> The unobstructed view from the Bastion
> The ramparts
> The Senegalese riflemen's square
Meet at 9:30 a.m. where your return will be organized by shuttle from Lectoure to reach Cahors (Arrival expected at 12:30 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
- 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 Lectoure
- Credencial
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
Optional extras from L’autre Chemin:
- If you would like to hike with your own backpack, you will benefit from a discount on your trip by selecting this option when booking.
- If you do not wish to take the return shuttle to Cahors, you will benefit from a discount on your trip by selecting this option when booking.
- The Pilgrim’s Credencial: The pilgrim’s passport, to be stamped at each stage along the way. As an optional extra, we can provide the Credencial from the Friends of the Camino de Santiago. No need to make a special trip to collect it — it will be sent to you with your travel pack before departure.
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.
Half Board
When you choose a half-board trip, which generally includes a set-menu dinner and breakfast, we invite you to let us know about any food allergies or special dietary requirements you may have. Please note that breakfast may be either continental or international, depending on the accommodation.
The establishments should normally be able to accommodate the needs of travellers:
- with confirmed food allergies (allergies involving the immune system and potentially causing severe reactions such as anaphylactic shock), such as allergies to honey, nuts, shellfish, etc.
- vegetarians (Due to the complexity and significant constraints this places on accommodation providers, we are unfortunately unable to organise trips catering for a vegan diet.)
- following a diet for religious reasons
For food intolerances (digestive difficulties in processing certain foods, with symptoms that are purely digestive, such as lactose or gluten intolerance) and other dietary restrictions, we will inform the accommodation providers in advance. However, some establishments may find it difficult to accommodate all dietary requirements, which are becoming increasingly common. We therefore thank you in advance for adapting your food consumption to the meals provided during your stay and, if necessary, bringing any additional foods or supplements you may require, such as gluten-free bread.
Please note: Additional charges may apply for special diets, depending on the policies of individual accommodation providers.
By train
Cahors naturally has a train station connected to the main railway lines.
By car
Cahors is accessible by road, particularly the A20 motorway, which connects Montauban to Vierzon.
Here are the main mileage indicators:
- Paris: 575 km
- Lyon: 455 km
- Marseille: 515 km
- Toulouse: 110 km
- Montpellier: 350 km
Where to park in Cahors?
The train station car park offers long-term rates and fixed rates for 7 to 15 days.
The Amphitheater and Le Phare car parks also offer “congress” rates for 7 to 14 days.
More information is available from the Cahors Urban Community. The city of Cahors even offers free parking options.
Whether you want to book your stay or ask us any additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
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