From the religious city of Rocamadour to Les Eyzies, a major prehistoric site, the GR64 crosses the Quercy and the Périgord Noir via Gourdon, Domme and the Dordogne valley.
90 km4 stages1,500 m ascentHigh point 373 mRocamadour → Les Eyzies
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Elevation profile: from 59 m to 373 m over 89.8 km.
The GR64 at a glance
The GR64 links Rocamadour, in the Lot, to Les Eyzies-de-Tayac-Sireuil, in the Dordogne. It connects several major routes: it meets the GR6 at both ends and shares part of its route first with the GR652 and then with the GR36. At the start, Rocamadour, a religious city and place of pilgrimage listed among the Most Beautiful Villages of France, sees the GR6 and the GR652, one of the routes to Santiago de Compostela, pass through.
The path crosses the Ouysse, then reaches Le Vigan and Gourdon together with the GR652. Leaving Gourdon, the GR64 parts company with it and heads north-west via Payrignac and Saint-Cirq-Madelon. It enters the Dordogne at Groléjac, crosses the bastide of Domme then Castelnaud-la-Chapelle and its castle, and passes the Château des Milandes. At Allas-les-Mines, it meets the GR36, with which it crosses the Dordogne, passes through Saint-Cyprien and reaches Les Eyzies, on the banks of the Vézère, which is presented as the world capital of prehistory.
The route has no technical difficulty. Well connected by rail through the stations of Rocamadour-Padirac, Gourdon, Saint-Cyprien and Les Eyzies, it lends itself to a short long-distance walk or to extending a hike on the GR6. Two variants, the GR64A and GR64B, cross the Dordogne near Domme and Groléjac to join the GR6.
Highlights
Setting off from Rocamadour, a religious city and place of pilgrimage listed among the Most Beautiful Villages of France.
Walking to Gourdon on a section shared with the GR652, a route to Santiago de Compostela.
Crossing the bastide of Domme and Castelnaud-la-Chapelle, in the Dordogne valley.
Passing the Château des Milandes before crossing the Dordogne.
Arriving at Les Eyzies, the capital of prehistory, home to the National Museum of Prehistory.
Reaching the start and finish by train, without a car.
Practical information
Start
Rocamadour
Rocamadour-Padirac TER station is 5 km from the city, linked to it by a waymarked path; there is no taxi rank at the station. In July and August and at weekends in June and September, coaches also serve Rocamadour.
Finish
Les Eyzies
Les Eyzies has a station served by the Périgueux–Agen | Sarlat TER line, which also stops at Saint-Cyprien, on the route.
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Several places to stay, particularly campsites and B&Bs, only open from April to September or October, others all year round. In summer, Lot Tourisme advises setting off early in the morning; coaches to Rocamadour only run in July and August and at weekends in June and September.
Difficulty
Moderate
A route of hills and valleys, with no technical sections, suitable for any regular walker; above all, it calls for the stamina needed to walk several days in a row.
Accommodation
8 B&Bs, 20 hotels and 18 campsites
Between Rocamadour and Gourdon, on the section shared with the GR652, Lot Tourisme lists hotels, B&Bs, campsites and gîtes d’étape, including one in Le Vigan and one in Gourdon; some only open for part of the year. Lot Tourisme advises walkers on their own to book 12 to 24 hours ahead, and groups to always book.
Rules to know
Camping is only possible with the consent of whoever has the use of the land (Urban Planning Code, article R111-32); unless an exemption is granted, it is forbidden in listed or registered sites and near historic monuments. Lot Tourisme reminds walkers not to light fires and to close gates and livestock fences behind them.
Water and supplies
Lot Tourisme advises filling your water bottle every morning, allowing at least 1.5 litres a day; there are water points in the villages, such as in Le Vigan and Gourdon. The mobile network does not cover the whole of the Lot: do not rely on your phone to find your way.
The GR64 on the map
The 4 stages
TrekGR stage plan: each stage ends where you can sleep. Actual walking time excluding breaks (DIN 33466 standard).
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Our advice
Between Gourdon and Payrignac, follow the waymarks on the ground: the Lot FFRandonnée committee reports a change to the route there that the topoguides do not yet include.
If you go wrong, retrace your steps to the last white-and-red waymark, as Lot Tourisme advises.
If you arrive by train at Rocamadour-Padirac, book a taxi in advance or take the waymarked path that leads to the city.
In summer, set off early in the morning and carry enough water for the day.
To shorten the hike, make use of Gourdon station, less than 500 m from the path.
Frequently asked questions
Where does the GR64 start and finish?
The GR64 starts in Rocamadour, in the Lot, and ends at Les Eyzies-de-Tayac-Sireuil, in the Dordogne. Its first kilometres are shared with the GR6 and the GR652; from Allas-les-Mines, it follows the GR36 to Les Eyzies.
How do you get to Rocamadour by train?
Rocamadour-Padirac TER station is 5 km from the city. There is no taxi rank: book a taxi in advance or follow the waymarked path between the station and the city (Vallée de la Dordogne Tourisme).
Does the GR64 go through Sarlat?
No. The GR64 passes south of Sarlat, via Groléjac, Domme and Castelnaud-la-Chapelle; its variants GR64A and GR64B cross the Dordogne to join the GR6. Sarlat, like Les Eyzies, is served by the Périgueux–Agen | Sarlat TER line.
Where can you sleep on the GR64?
Lot Tourisme lists hotels, B&Bs, campsites and gîtes d’étape along the section shared with the GR652, including a gîte d’étape in Le Vigan and another in Gourdon. Check the opening dates, as some close for part of the year, and book in advance.
Can you bivouac along the GR64?
Camping is possible with the consent of whoever has the use of the land (Urban Planning Code, article R111-32), but unless an exemption is granted it is forbidden in listed or registered sites and near historic monuments. The simplest option is to sleep at a campsite or in a gîte d’étape.
Is the GR64 difficult?
No. It has no technical sections and runs between the hills of the Quercy and the Dordogne valley. It suits any walker used to walking several days in a row.
Route: OpenStreetMap contributors. Elevation: IGN’s RGE ALTI®, one point every 50 m. Text checked on 12 November 2026.
