Lavender Field – View of Montcuq loop from Montcuq

Hiking trails & Routes

France

Occitania

Cahors

Montcuq-En-Quercy-Blanc

Lavender Field – View of Montcuq loop from Montcuq

Moderate

4.7

(14)

hikers

Lavender Field – View of Montcuq loop from Montcuq

02:20

8.13km

200m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 9, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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145 m

Saint-Privat Church of Montcuq

Highlight • Religious Site

The original building was completely destroyed by Protestants in the 16th century, during the Wars of Religion.

The current church was completely rebuilt in 1890 in a neo-Gothic style very characteristic of that era.

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3.74 km

Beautiful little church of Rouillac

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Located in the municipality of Montcuq-en-Quercy-Blanc in the Lot department.

The Romanesque church of Rouillac is located on the Way of Saint James of Compostela, 4 km from Montcuq.

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3.83 km

Rouillac Country House

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Located in the commune of Montcuq-en-Quercy-Blanc in the Lot department.

The Romanesque church of Rouillac is located on the Way of Saint James of Compostela, 4km from Montcuq.

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6.26 km

Lavender Field

Highlight • Natural

The long climb is rewarded by a huge lavender field, guaranteed free of selfie tourists.

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6.96 km

View of Montcuq

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Montcuq

Description

Montcuq is a town and former commune in the French department of Lot and has 1310 inhabitants. The place is part of the district of Cahors. Montcuq is known in France for a sketch from Le petit rapporteur.

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7.34 km

GR 65 Trail to Lauzerte

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The GR 65 long-distance hiking trail largely follows the French Jalkobsweg Via Podiensis

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7.79 km

Saint-Hilaire Church of Montcuq

Highlight • Religious Site

Montcuq means "a pointed height" in Celtic. Like Cajarc, mentioned above, Montcuq was also the subject of a report for Jacques Martin's comedy TV show in 1976: Le Petit Rapporteur. …

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8.05 km

Montcuq-en-Quercy-Blanc Town Hall

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Montcuq is a superb medieval hilltop village with a rich heritage in the heart of Quercy Blanc:

La Tour de Montcuq: A majestic 12th-century keep that proudly dominates the village.

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8.13 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.42 km

3.07 km

953 m

697 m

Surfaces