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The Albigeian Bastides

Discovery of the most beautiful villages of Quercy...
  • Duration 7 days
  • Activity Walking holiday
  • Holiday among adults
  • Theme rivers and canals, countryside
750€

Information : The Albigeian Bastides

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Presentation

All along the tour you will taste the pleasures of discovering and staying in the most beautiful villages of the southwest. 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.

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  • Charming accommodations in the heart of the most beautiful villages in France
  • The variety of landscapes between causses, rivers, and forests
  • The Southwest's gastronomy
  • The warm welcome of the inhabitants
  • The quality of the markup
  • Our personalized guiding application
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Program : The Albigeian Bastides

  • 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 house 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 house 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 house 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 hotel 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 hotel in the heart of the bastide

  • D7 Departure

    Breakfast and transfer to Saint Antonin Noble Val.

    Departure.

Tariffs haute saison

FROM JULY TO AUGUST, DEPARTURE EVERYDAY

In a double room

Adult : 780 €
Junior (12 - 17 ans) :  780 €
Baby (0 - 1an) : 70 €

In a triple room

Adulte : 740  €
Junior (12 - 17 ans) : 740 €
Baby (0 - 1an) : 70 €

In a single room

1040 €

Solo traveller

1140 €

Tariffs basse saison

FROM APRIL TO JUNE AND FROM SEPTEMBER TO OCTOBER, DEPARTURE EVERYDAY

In a double room

Adult :  750 €
Junior (12 - 17 ans) : 750 €
Baby (0 - 1an) : 70 €

In a triple room

Adult : 715 €
Junior (12 - 17 ans) : 715 €
Baby (0 - 1an) : 70 €

In a single room

1010 €

Solo traveller

1110 €

What's included

  • 2 nights in B&B (1 and 2) and 4 nights in half board (3, 4, 5 and 6)
  • Accommodation in charming guest houses and 3* hotels
  • Transfer from Puycelsi to Saint-Antonin-Noble-Val
  • Luggage transport
  • Detailed route booklet and maps
  • Updated GPS tracks available on request
  • Logistic and technical assistance

What's not included

  • Parking
  • Drinks and extras
  • Round trip transfer from Home to the first accommodation
  • Optional insurances

Characteristics of circuits

  • Walking holiday, going from place to place, without guide
  • Daily stages between 10 and 14 km, 3 to 4hrs walking.
  • Total uphill between 200 and 400m per day
  • Altitude between 150 et 490m

Organisation

  • These walks are more about relaxed exploration than athletic performance.

A road book will accompany you throughout your stay.

We also provide logistical and technical assistance.

  • On longer holidays you change accommodation one day out of two, which gives you the chance to discover your surroundings or simply take your time and relax...
  • The accommodations (bed and breakfast *** epis) have been chosen for their atmosphere, their quality of welcome, their architecture and their environment. These tours are offered on a half-board basis. Picnics are extra. You can order them at the time of booking.

N.B : the accommodation described above is given as an indication and may vary according to availability at the moment your reservation is finalized.

Access

By car

Highway A62 coming from Toulouse or Bordeaux, exit Montauban, then direction Saint-Antonin-Noble-Val
Highway A20 coming from Paris, exit Caussade

By air

Toulouse Blagnac airport

By train

Montauban or Caussade station, then taxi to Saint-Antonin-Noble-Val

Comments

Global note
4.5
  • Nous sommes contents d'avoir découvert une région peu connue et pas du tout couverte par d'autres agences.

  • Excellent trip.

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