Self-guided hiking on the Camino de Santiago: from Conques to Cahors

First night in your accommodation in Conques

Arrival in Conques during the day and check-in at your accommodation in the late afternoon.

This first day gives you the opportunity to discover Conques, an iconic stop along the Camino de Santiago. Take the time to explore its medieval streets lined with traditional houses with slate roofs and visit the Abbey Church of Sainte-Foy. From the heights above the village, several viewpoints overlook Conques, the Dourdou Valley and the surrounding hills, before you begin your journey along the Camino de Santiago.

Dinner at your own expense and overnight in Conques.

24 km / +715 m / -800 m / Approx. 9 hours of walking

For your first day of walking, you leave Conques and follow the GR65 towards the Lot Valley. After an uphill section offering beautiful views over the village and the Dourdou Valley, the route continues through a succession of woodland, hamlets and rolling landscapes typical of this section of the Camino.

As the day progresses, the terrain gradually changes as you approach the Lot Valley. You eventually reach Livinhac-le-Haut, where your first day of walking comes to an end.

Dinner and overnight in Livinhac-le-Haut.

24 km / +460 m / -440 m / Approx. 8 hours of walking

This new stage takes you from Livinhac-le-Haut to Figeac through rolling countryside, alternating between wooded hills, farmland and small hamlets. Along the way, you will pass through Montredon before gradually continuing towards Figeac.

On arrival, take the time to explore the historic centre, its medieval streets and old houses. Birthplace of Jean-François Champollion, Figeac boasts a remarkable heritage and is an important stop along the Camino de Santiago.

Dinner and overnight in Figeac.

You have the option of shortening this stage and walking 15 km instead of the planned 24 km. You will walk to Saint-Félix in the morning, where a shuttle will then take you to Figeac. Two shuttle times are available: 2:25 pm or 4:05 pm.

This shuttle must be booked in advance of your trip.
The corresponding price can be found under the “Options” tab.

Please note: if you choose this option, make sure to adjust your departure time and walking pace so that you arrive in Saint-Félix early enough to catch the shuttle at your booked time.

12 km / +240 m / -150 m / Approx. 3 hours 30 minutes of walking

Leaving Figeac, you gradually leave the urban surroundings behind and enter more open countryside. The route climbs to higher ground and crosses rolling landscapes of meadows, woodland and farmland, with several viewpoints over the surrounding hills.

You continue walking through the Quercy to Béduer, a village located above the Célé Valley. This relatively short stage offers a gradual introduction to the more limestone-dominated landscapes that will characterise the rest of your journey towards Cahors.

Dinner and overnight in Béduer.

19 km / +300 m / -460 m / Approx. 5 hours 30 minutes of walking

Leaving Béduer, you continue your walk along the GR65 through the landscapes of the Quercy. The route alternates between wooded areas, limestone plateaus and open countryside, dotted with hamlets and dry-stone walls that reflect the rural character of the region.

During the stage, you pass through the Gréalou area before continuing towards the Lot Valley. The terrain gradually changes until you reach Cajarc, located on the banks of the river and surrounded by cliffs and limestone plateaus.

Dinner and overnight in Cajarc.

19 km / +380 m / -230 m / Approx. 5 hours 30 minutes of walking

Leaving Cajarc, you gradually leave the Lot Valley behind and return to the characteristic landscapes of the Quercy limestone plateaus. The walking trail crosses a more mineral landscape, alternating between limestone plateaus, oak woodland and open areas bordered by dry-stone walls.

Along the way, the route passes through hamlets and the Quercy countryside before reaching Limogne-en-Quercy. This stage offers the opportunity to fully discover the landscapes of the limestone plateau, which will accompany you as you continue along the Camino de Santiago towards Cahors.

Dinner and overnight in Limogne-en-Quercy.

21 km / +190 m / -220 m / Approx. 6 hours of walking

Today’s walk takes you through the characteristic landscapes of the Quercy limestone plateau. The trail winds through oak woodland, open countryside and paths bordered by dry-stone walls, in a rural environment shaped by the limestone landscape.

The route passes through several hamlets and small villages before gradually reaching the Mas de Vers area. This stage offers another opportunity to experience the peaceful landscapes of the Quercy, combining rural heritage and unspoilt nature.

Dinner and overnight in Mas de Vers.

18 km / +250 m / -390 m / Approx. 5 hours of walking

You have now reached the final stage of your journey. For this last day of walking along the Camino de Santiago, the trail alternates between woodland, open countryside and paths bordered by dry-stone walls, before gradually approaching the Lot Valley.

Your arrival in Cahors marks the end of your journey from Conques. Discover this historic town nestled in a loop of the Lot River and, in particular, the famous Pont Valentré, an iconic landmark of Cahors and the Camino de Santiago.

Our services end upon your arrival in Cahors.

We can also arrange an additional night in Cahors, as well as a return shuttle to Conques.