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Hooked on Walking Holidays has developed a wonderful walking holiday in France. France has a varied landscape allowing different types of walking and hiking holidays. Our French walking holiday is in the LOT region of south west France. Three famous rivers cross this region the Dordogne , Lot and Tarn rivers. Our walking holiday follows the River Lot through the limestone hills. Our walking holiday in the Lot valley is only available as a self led walking holiday.
The Lot valley is less explored than its famous ne ighbour the Dordogne Valley but it is just as beautiful and spectacular and less crowded. For sure you will see great scenery . lovely and varied footpaths and trails and you will come across many remote treasures. The regions is steep in history in not only its buildings but also in its human habitation with caves dating back to prehistoric times. You will walk and come across many medieval villages along the way. The Lot and Cele valleys around this region are built around a limestone plateau cut by deep valleys and covered with orchids and small white oaks.
Available April to October ( Level 2 self guided Tour )
Day 1 Arrival
Pick up in the afternoon in Figeac ( see below information about pick up in Toulouse ). Figeac is a lovely historic town with buildings dating over 500 years old , very picturesque also
 Day 2 - 5
The route over these days takes you through the tracks and trails around the banks and hills of the Cele Valley which are surrounded by limestone cliffs. The paths are varied some being at river level ,giving you the chance to bathe, and some being on top of the gorge along the edge line. Sometimes the paths are close to cliff edges . Eventually you will reach a limestone plateau which you cross seeing ancient shepherd house dating back centuries. The plateau is very arid with wonderful flora along the way, especially orchids, in abundance. Here you will feel that time has forgotten this region, with ancient villages , caves and castles from the medieval times or cave paintings from prehistoric times. Many ancient houses can be seen clinging to cliff edges.
Day 6 To the Lot Valley
Your walk today takes you towards the Lot valley and more prehistoric caves to visit with fabulous 18000 year old paintings on the walls. Some of the paths on the edge of the river cliffs make your way to the Lot Valley. Your finish point being back to Figeac after your circular loop
Day 7 end of tour
Your tour is finished after breakfast when you will be dropped off in Figeac or Toulouse if the transfer has been requested .
Difficulty:
Walks of 4 to 5,5 hours during which you climb and descent 550m on some days from the valley floor to the upper regions. the average daily distance of around 17 km , around 10-11 miles.
Accommodation:
6 nights in good 2 and 3 star family run hotels and quality bed and breakfast with en-suite bathrooms in all the rooms and selected quality Bed and breakfasts.
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What is Included
- 6 nights bed, breakfast and 5 dinners
- 2 star graded hotels and B & B
- picnics on walking days
- Information Pack
- Luggage transfer
- Map and walk instructions
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Extras
- Transport before and after tour
- Single Rooms
- Flights
- Entrance to attractions
- Travel Insurance
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2008 Prices
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Tour Code LOT1
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Price per persons based on 2 persons sharing double room
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£651
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Single person
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Not available
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How to get there
By plane to Toulouse airport and then by train to Figeac.
By Train to Figeac on direct link from Paris
To view other walking holidays in France
Click Below if you would like to review our
Cycling Holidays in Dordogne
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