Laclavayrie Walking Holidays is located in a lovely walking area overlooking the village of Frayssinhes 3 miles from the picturesque town of St Céré & close to the Dordogne valley in the Lot department of southern France. We specialise in friendly self guided or accompanied walking holidays where every aspect of your holiday is tailored uniquely for you. 

This is a quiet unspoilt region with the limestone plateaux of the Causse to the west & the volcanic mountains of Cantal to the east. To the north & south of us are two of France's most beautiful river valleys the Dordogne & the Lot. The area is heavily wooded with steep gorges & valleys interspersed with traditional meadows & orchards.

   

The Lot & Dordogne valley area has much to offer visitors on a walking holiday with an abundance of historic & prehistoric sites, "plus beaux villages de France", Museums, Châteaux, Caves & Caverns & beautiful gorges & valleys all waiting to be explored. With some of the best & most varied walking available in France we have compiled an itinerary of over 100 walking routes/tours from which we tailor your walking holiday.

  

Our local knowledge & experience enables us to suggest walking routes that are appropriate for you, your level of fitness & your interests these can be short gentle strolls of 2-3 miles or challenging all day hikes of up to 15 miles. We plan walking tours so they take in local Châteaux, historic/prehistoric sites, beautiful local villages flora & fauna. Whether you wish to be self guided or accompanied we will take care to ensure you enjoy a wonderful walking holiday here in France.

For those who prefer a more independent self guided walking holiday we supply maps & will always be happy to offer advice on walking routes & footpaths & provide transport to & from your start & finish point leaving no additional or hidden charges.    

  

Farming methods & the way of life here is very traditional with sheep grazing on the Causse giving way to cattle on the lush pastures of the Cantal. The abundance of woodland & traditional hay meadows full of wild flowers makes this an ideal habitat for butterflies & other wildlife such as red squirrel, pine martin, dormice, deer, foxes, badgers, lizards, frogs, toads, newts, dragon & damselflies, over 40 different species of butterflies & far too many species of birds to list.

  

Our local town of St Céré has a wealth of cultural events, exhibitions, festivals & of course the ever popular French markets. We also have lots of other outdoor or sporting activities to offer with an excellent Golf course just 10km away at the Château de Montal plus canoeing on many local rivers including the Dordogne, swimming, horse riding, fishing, tennis, cycling (we have bikes for guests to use) or even rock climbing.

   

 

A warm welcome, airport transfers, superb walking, excellent accommodation with magnificent views & good home cooking using fresh home or locally grown produce are all included.

  

To book your walking holiday or request further information 

Contact us at cjwooldridge@hotmail.com

Chris & Maureen Wooldridge

Laclavayrie walking holidays, 46400 Frayssinhes, Lot, France.

Tel 0033 565 342315 or 0033 607424297

 

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