Les grès rouges

Path in the heart of the Lot Valley, to discover the red sandstone houses.

Route details

Flora, Geology, History and heritage

Description

From the crossroads, head towards La Blaquière and follow the small road that leads to La Cazette. At the crossroads of the hamlet, take a path to the left for about 500m.
At the fork, stay on the main path which goes down to Brouillet. Pass the Brouillet farm and continue on the road until you reach a large crossroads.
Continue straight ahead to the village of Mirabal. On the right, a path goes between the houses and goes down into a valley, crossing the stream.
After a right turn, take the path on the right which joins the Montagut road. Follow this road to the left and cross the hamlet. Arrive at the last houses, pass in front of the farm and take the dirt road on the left to go down to Lescure. At the entrance to the hamlet, take the path on the right and cross the Doulou stream then turn left to reach Lausselincq. Continue to the D56 and follow it to the left until the next crossroads.
Turn left and cross the Doulou bridge. Continue on the small road which runs alongside the railway line before moving away from it, overlooking it. Cross the hamlets of Viala and Pratnau and Sallèles, then join Ségala.
pedestrian
DifficultyDifficultDuration03hElevation-413 D- ​​/ 414 D+Distance12,5 kmMax Altitude748m
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