Hikers, put on your walking shoes! A trail steeped in history and exceptional scenery – between ocean, vineyards and medieval villages – awaits you for an unforgettable adventure. But what exactly is the Chemin d’Amadour? It’s a 21-stage, 500-kilometer hike from Soulac-sur-Mer to Rocamadour. Between Gironde, Lot-et-Garonne, Dordogne and Lot, this walk invites you to discover a wide range of landscapes. Estuary, forests, vineyards, green valleys and limestone plateaus… The Chemin d’Amadour passes through UNESCO-recognized landmarks such as the Basilica of Notre-Dame-de-la-Fin-des-Terres in Soulac, the Basilica of Saint-Seurin in Bordeaux and, of course, the sanctuaries of Rocamadour, famous for the Black Madonna. Where to?
The Chemin d’Amadour, an itinerary rich in discovery and cultural treasures
Why is this route absolutely worth the detour? For a start, it takes in a wide variety of exceptional landscapes. Along the way, you’ll see the vast horizons of the Médoc nature park, the prestigious vineyards of Bordeaux and the medieval bastides of Entre-deux-Mers. You’ll also pass through characterful villages such as Saint-Vivien-de-Médoc, Bergerac, Sarlat-la-Canéda and Belvès. Along the way, you can admire some remarkable châteaux, including Castelnaud-La-Chapelle, Fayrac, Lacoste, Péchaud and the famous Château des Milandes.
The route also offers the surprise of quiet itineraries in the heart of nature, with forests, hillsides and the Quercy limestone plateaux. This hike offers a little bit of everything: immersion in Occitan culture, village tales and legends, stops at abbeys and churches steeped in history. You can stop off at typical accommodations and enjoy local specialties. This trail is a real favorite with lovers of heritage and accessible hiking, with no major technical difficulties. You’ll find all the practical information you need to organize your hike on the Chemin d’Amadour website.
How to get there from Toulouse?
To reach the start of the Chemin d’Amadour, it’s advisable to take into account your starting point on the itinerary. For example, to reach Rocamadour, there are train connections from Toulouse to Souillac, some 30 km away. From Souillac, buses complete the journey to your starting point on the trail. If you prefer to start in the north, the easiest way is to reach Soulac-sur-Mer by car or train via Bordeaux. Junctions also allow you to join the path at various points, making it easy to discover the trail in stages.
Between nature, heritage and legend, the Chemin d’Amadour is an unmissable hike near Toulouse.