Explore this picturesque region taking in the sights and sounds of its natural beauty. Uncover Romanesque churches, fairytale châteaux and ancient caves as you walk through the enchanting landscapes of the Dordogne Valley.

Highlights Walk beside riverside paths and over limestone plateaux Visit pre-historic caves and beautiful châteaux Explore the pilgrimage town of Rocamadour Relax in the old market town of St Céré surrounded by pleasant hills

Detailed information

	Detailed itinerary
	Type of walking
	Dates and prices
	Travel to and from your holiday
	Your accommodation and meals
	Average temperatures
	Extend your stay

Detailed itinerary

Day 1: arrive in Souillac and explore the narrow streets of the old town quarter and its 11th century Romanesque church.

Day 2: leave Souillac following the trail through the woods above the Dordogne with magnificent views of the small farms and villages below. Take a riverside path from Blanzaguet to St Sozy and explore a number of interesting caves on your way to Meyronne. (11 miles, 1,148ft of ascent)

Day 3: walk across the valley gently ascending onto the "Causse" de Gramat, a high limestone plateau. Follow a pleasant trail through green and fertile countryside to the village of Rocamadour, clinging to the side of a narrow gorge. (8¾ miles, 885ft of ascent)

Day 4: free day to relax and explore the medieval town of Rocamadour and its seven religious sanctuaries.

Day 5: walk across the limestone plateau to Alvignac, where you can taste the local waters. Continue through the Combe Molière valley and visit the subterranean cave system at Padirac. Pleasant sandy paths lead you on to the village of Loubressac. (12½ miles, 984ft of ascent)

Day 6: follow the edge of a limestone plateau descending to the charming village of Autoire, nestled in a gorge, with many fine old houses. The trail continues past the Château de Presque to the village of St Jean-Lespinasse. On the way to St Céré stop to visit the elegant Château of Montal. (10 miles, 1,480ft of ascent)

Day 7: free day to relax and explore the pleasant old market town of St Céré. There is an optional local walk in the surrounding hills (8 miles).

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Type of walking

The route follows clearly waymarked trails, long tracks and footpaths over undulating countryside and beside riverbanks.

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Dates and prices

Daily departures from April to October 2008

We have designed our holidays to be completely flexible so that you have the freedom to decide when to go, where to go and for how long. The sooner you book your holiday however, the easier it will be to match your preferred holiday dates. If you wish to travel around bank holidays or during the peak summer season we recommend that you book as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

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Travel to and from your holiday

Flights are not included in the price of your holiday. Please call us to discuss the most suitable flights and latest prices.

Transfer by train to Souillac - 2hrs (payable locally).

Transfer by train to Souillac - 1hr 30mins (payable locally)

Airport Parking: To book secure airport parking throughout the UK visit Purple Parking or Holiday Extras to book on-line.

Airport Hotels: To book airport hotels throughout the UK visit Holiday Extras to book on-line.

Airport Lounges: To book airport lounges visit Holiday Extras to book on-line.

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Your accommodation and meals

Spend 7 or more nights in charming, comfortable hotels, situated in towns and villages along the trail. The hotels have been carefully selected for your comfort and convenience and all rooms have en-suite facilities. Some hotels also have swimming pools. Below are a selection of the hotels we use for this tour.

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Average temperatures

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Extend your stay

We can add rest days at the end of your trip to extend your holiday by as long as you wish.

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