Walking Tour of the Albigeian Bastides
€750.00
All along the tour you will taste the pleasures of discovering and staying in the most beautiful villages of the southwest.
Prices are starting indications, per person, based on two people sharing a twin room, and do not include bike hire. Please make a booking enquiry for a confirmed price based on your chosen dates and exact requirements.
Description
A real dive into the history of these old stones colored of amber and ivory. You will take the paths of the past that link these cities of character. From the gorges that reflect their high cliffs in the Aveyron river to the more discreet path that guides you to a forgotten chapel, your curiosity will be delighted.
So let yourself be lulled by the hills and valleys in the heart of this enchanting nature.
Itinerary
Example itinerary:
D1 Arrival at Saint-Antonin-Noble-Val in the late afternoon
It is good to walk in the narrow streets with evocative names where each step you discover a witness of twelve centuries of history. A real open-air museum !
Free dinner and night in a guest room in the heart of the city.
D2 Walk around Saint-Antonin-Noble-Val
12 km with 600m altitude change – Estimated time : 4h
After winding through the small streets of St Antonin, you will cross the Aveyron. You will walk along the river and you will go into a fresh undergrowth while taking height. At the hamlet of Viel Four you will discover the Aveyron valley and its majestic gorges. A pleasant climb will lead you to the Roc d’Anglars : a real belvedere overlooking Saint Antonin Noble Val.
Free dinner and night in a guest house in the heart of the city.
D3 Walk between Saint-Antonin-Noble-Val and Bruniquel
15 km with 350m altitude change – Estimated time : 5h00
A short transfer is planned in the morning to the hamlet of Amiel.
You will take un very beautiful path that’s goes up gently to the belvedere of Suquets and opens the horizon to the day’s walk. It will be a rollercoaster ride in the middle of nature. You will love the medieval village of Pennes. Real rocky outcrop above the Aveyron, its narrow streets combine charm and history. To finish the walk, the crossing of the causse with the castle of Bruniquel in sight is unforgettable!
Dinner and night in a guest room in the heart of the bastide.
D4 Walk around Bruniquel
14 km with 400m altitude change – Estimated time : 5h00
This walk through the Quercy countryside will take you through the limestone landscapes of the Causses. You will have the opportunity to discover two very beautiful villages, Bruniquel and Montricoux. The return trip along the banks of the Aveyron will be shaded and will allow you to take a well-deserved dip before arriving in Bruniquel through the gardens of its perched castle, classified as a historical monument.
Dinner and night in a guest room in the heart of the bastide.
D5 Walk between Bruniquel and Puycelsi
13,8 km with 610m altitude change – Estimated time : 5h00
From Bruniquel to Puycelsi, passing by Larroque, you will discover charming villages frozen in time. Soon you will enter the heart of the state forest of Grésigne, a real haven of peace and greenery for many wild animals. A last climb through the undergrowth and you are in Puycelsi, a fortified bastide built on a huge rock overlooking the river Vère.
Dinner and night at the inn in the heart of the bastide.
D6 Walk around Puycelsi
10,5 km with 530m altitude change – Estimated time : 3h30
Puycelsi is like an outpost of the Causses du Quercy. The crossing of the old bastide reveals architectural treasures. This medieval village is also characterized by its Conservatory Orchard which shelters the most rustic species of fruits and vines.
You are now in the heart of the Grésigne forest. The stream of Audoulou will mark out certain parts of the course to dispense its coolness in summer. A surprisingly green walk in this southern region.
Dinner and night at the inn in the heart of the bastide
D7 Departure
Breakfast and transfer to Saint Antonin Noble Val.
Departure.
