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GR®651 Cele Valley
From Beduer to Bouzies (Lot)
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The GR651 is a variant of the Way of St. James, following the meanders of the Célé River through a steep-sided canyon where golden limestone cliffs shelter spectacular troglodyte dwellings, such as those at Sauliac-sur-Célé. History is ever-present, with the remains of the Benedictine abbey of Marcilhac-sur-Célé, a masterpiece of Romanesque art, partly built outdoors. Nature is preserved and bountiful, blending the coolness of the river with the aridity of the surrounding limestone plateaus. Hikers cross forests of downy oak and encounter a rich vernacular heritage of cazelles (small stone huts) and dry-stone walls. The highlight of the route is at the confluence with the Lot River, where the trail reaches Saint-Cirq-Lapopie, a medieval village perched on a cliff with its 13th- and 15th-century half-timbered houses.
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Distance: 54,32km, Elevation maximum: 338m, Elevation minimum: 139m, Elevation gain uphill: 1568m
IGN Maps: Cahors St-Cirq-Lapopie Vallees du Lot and du Cele (2138OT). Cajarc
(2238O).
Nearby paths:
Around Midi Quercy (Tarn-et-Garonne, Tarn, Lot)
GR®6 From Gironde to Alpes-de-Haute-Provence
GR®36 From Channel to Pyrenees
GR®46 From Tours (Indre-et-Loire) to Toulouse (Haute-Garonne)
GR®65 Camino de Santiago
It is advisable to follow the beacons all along your hike and to bring you the FFRandonnee topo-guide. You
will also find information on MonGR.fr.
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Former holiday hotel with a garden along the Allier, L'Etoile Guest House is located in La Bastide-Puylaurent between Lozere, Ardeche, and the Cevennes in the mountains of Southern France. At the crossroads of GR®7, GR®70 Stevenson Path, GR®72, GR®700 Regordane Way, GR®470 Allier River springs and gorges, GRP® Cevenol, Ardechoise Mountains, Margeride. Numerous loop trails for hiking and one-day biking excursions. Ideal for a relaxing and hiking getaway.
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