The town of Cahors is nestled in a U-shaped bend of the Lot River. On arrival into the town take time to visit the famous bridge Valentré, an emblem of the city, classified as World Heritage by UNESCO and a well-known pilgrim milestone.

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As you depart from Cahors there is a final view of its famous Valentré Bridge. From the Magne Cross there is a beautiful view of the city of Cahors. The trail then continues through the Quercy Blanc before you arrive into the village of Lascabanes. Distance 22km/13.7mi, +453m/1486ft, -392m/1286ft

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The trail today leads you into the Tarn and Garonne region. In spring you can enjoy the rich flora, particularly with the presence of many orchids. Later you reach the medieval town of Lauzerte, situated above the valleys and hills of the area known as the Quercy Blanc and founded in the 12th Century by the Count of Toulouse. It is one of only 155 villages in France listed as one of the 'Most Beautiful Villages of France'. Overnight Lauzerte. Distance 25km/15.5mi, +582m/1909ft, -543m/1781ft

Meals:  B,D

This morning we pass by the village of Durfort, one of few in the region not to have a church. The vegetation after Durfort is lush with forests. Near the Tarn valley, orchards (apples, plums, pears, peaches, cherries, kiwis and melons) replace the vineyards. Moissac was formerly a major stop on the road to Santiago de Compostela. Here you can visit the Abbey of Saint-Pierre with its perfectly preserved Romanesque cloister, World Heritage listed by UNESCO. Also take a walk along the pont Canal de Cacor, a 356m canal bridge which allows the Garonne lateral canal to cross the Tarn river. Distance 28km/17.4mi, +552m/1811ft, -694m/2277ft

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On leaving Moissac, pass by its abbey and continue along the Tarn before returning to the Garonne and its lateral canal. You soon enter the Lomagne or "hunchback Gascogne", an area of natural beauty. Straddling the Tarn et Garonne and the Gers, this former dependency of the Duchy of Gascony is a land of white garlic, interesting houses and churches. The destination today is the village of Auvillar, built on a promontory and classified as another of the "Most beautiful villages in France". With its circular market built in 1824, its clock tower and old stone houses, there is much to see around the town. Distance 21km/13mi, +377m/1237ft, -340m/1115ft

Meals:  B,D

The walk today takes you through the Gers Lomagne commune to the small town of Flamarens. Distance 14km/8.7mi, +398m/1305ft, -310m/1017ft

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The final stage of the walk takes you to the lovely town of Lectoure, built on a rocky outcrop high above the hills of Lomagne. With its imposing Cathedral and Chateau, once home to the Counts of Armagnac, the town has a colourful history such as the siege of Louis XI in 1473. If you are here on a Friday, there is a fabulous market in the morning that showcases the region's gastronomic delights. The trip concludes on arrival in Lectoure, or you can continue along the Way of St James. Additional nights are also possible, ask our office for details. Distance 21km/13mi, +277m/909ft, -303m/994ft

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