Rocamadour and the Dordogne Valley
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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. |
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Visit the impressive subterranean cave system at Padirac |
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The elegant renaissance architecture of Châteaux de Montal |
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Wonder at the sheer audacity of Rocamadour’s location - built almost vertically onto its rocky backdrop |
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The ‘Black Madonna’, famous since medieval times, and cause of many pilgrimages |
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Indulge in the gastronomic delights of the region |
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Detailed information
| Itinerary |
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50 miles. 8-12½ miles and up to 1,480ft of ascent in a day. |
Day 1: arrive in Souillac and explore the narrow streets of the old town.
Day 2: follow trails through the woods above the Dordogne, with magnificent views of the small farms and villages below. Take the riverside path from Blanzaguet to St Sozy and explore a number of interesting caves on your way to Meyronne.
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3: after a gentle ascent onto the “Causse” de Gramat plateau, follow a pleasant countryside trail to the village of Rocamadour.
Day 4: free day to relax and explore the medieval town of Rocamadour and its seven religious sanctuaries.
Day 5: cross the limestone plateau to Alvignac. Continue through the Combe Moliere valley and visit the subterranean cave system at Padirac. Pleasant sandy paths lead you to the village of Loubressac.
Day 6: follow the edge of the limestone plateau descending to the charming village of Autoire, nestled in a gorge, with many fine old houses. The trail continues past the Chateau de Presque to the village of St Jean-Lespinasse. On the way to St Cere stop to visit the elegant Château of Montal.
Day 7: free day to relax and explore the pleasant old market town of St Cere. There is an optional walk in the local hills.
Day 8: departure day.
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| Dates and prices |
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| Available all year* |
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£575 |
Single supplement: on request
*dependent on accommodation availability
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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| Your accommodation and meals |
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You stay in small, friendly guesthouses, family-run hotels, farmhouse bed and breakfasts and country inns all offering you the warmth of traditional British hospitality.
We offer en-suite rooms wherever possible, although in more remote regions where accommodation is limited they may not be available. You may stay for one night or spend several nights at one guesthouse and where this is the case we will provide a pick up and drop off service for your day's walk. You will receive a complete list of your accommodation with contact details in your personal information pack.
All accommodation is booked on a bed and breakfast basis, allowing you the freedom to choose where and when you would like to eat your lunch and evening meals. In many cases the guesthouses where you stay offer excellent evening meals or your personal information pack provides details of recommended restaurants and traditional British pubs.
Information about which of the guesthouses provide a packed lunch, and how much this costs is provided in our local information booklet included in your personal information pack. If the guesthouses en route are unable to offer this service we provide information about where you can buy food in local shops nearby. Alternatively, you may like to stop for lunch and sample the local cuisine at traditional pubs and cafes as you choose.
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| Travel to and from your holiday |
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This is not included in the price of your holiday.
Flights: to Toulouse or Limoges
Please call us to discuss the most suitable flights
and latest prices. We can book flights with British
Airways to Toulouse or Ryanair to Limoges from
Stansted, Liverpool and East Midlands - from £65
return.
Transfer: by train to Souillac - 1hr 30mins from
Limoges and 2hrs from Toulouse (payable locally)
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