Sentier des lavoirs

Cahuzac sur Vère is a charming little village nestled on the banks of the Vère. The trail will allow you to discover the local heritage and the beautiful rolling landscapes of the Gaillacois hills.


From Place du Mercadial, turn left onto the Bélautié road towards Salettes. Continue straight. At the exit of Cahuzac, turn left towards Fontanes and continue straight for 1.5 km. To see: fortified village church and frescoes by Nicolaï Greschny.
At the road junction, turn left. Ignore a path on the right and take the next one. Cross the main road (with caution!) and continue straight ahead on the path. Pass over the railway line. At the tarmac, make a left/right turn. At the fork, turn left onto the gravel path.
At the path intersection, go left. 50 meters further, at the four-way junction, turn left. The path follows the ridge. At the main road (with caution!), turn left and immediately right towards La Réveillé. At the fork, go left. Leave the grassy path on the left. Climb towards the place called La Réveillé.
Facing the calvary, turn left and take the path. At the path intersection, turn left. The path descends along the woods. At the end, facing the Lafargue dovecote, turn left. Cross the Vère via the small bridge.
At the fork, climb to the left. Ignore a path on the right. At the road, go straight on the dirt path through the undergrowth and then through the boxwood. At the exit, continue straight on the grassy path (view of Donnazac). At the road, go left. At the fork, take the path to the left. Continue straight. Pass the train bridge.
Turn right onto the dirt path (left shortcut towards Cahuzac-sur-Vère). At the road, turn right. Leave a path on the left. At the intersection, turn left. After 250 meters, go left on the path. Go around the grove on the left.
Take the grassy path on the left. At the next intersection, go right to the road. Turn left. At the calvary, turn right onto the path along the railway line. After 200 meters, pass under the bridge. At the road, turn right. After 50 meters, turn left. In Arzac, at the first intersection, turn right. At the exit of the hamlet, descend to the right.
Ignore the path on the right. At the road junction, turn left. Cross the Vère bridge to reach the main road.
Go straight (with caution!). Ignore a path on the left. Pass under the viaduct arch and climb straight on the path. At the road (former station on the left), descend straight onto the grassy path.
Facing the main road, turn left towards Mas Brunet. Follow a water reservoir on the right. At the intersection, ignore the train bridge and go right on the gravel path. It passes near a washhouse. 10 meters further, at the fork, turn right onto the grassy path. Follow the fence.
At the road, continue straight towards Salettes and Château de Mauriac. Follow the cemetery and continue straight. After 50 meters, descend to the right on the path. Pass near the washhouse to reach the road.
Descend to the right (common route with the Vineyard and Châteaux trail - yellow mark) to return to Cahuzac-sur-Vère. At the stop sign, turn left and take the first street on the left to return to the starting point.