Salle du Grand Dôme – Lac des Gours loop from Limargue

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Salle du Grand Dôme – Lac des Gours loop from Limargue

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Salle du Grand Dôme – Lac des Gours loop from Limargue

02:06

7.84km

90m

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 15, 2026

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Parc naturel régional des Causses du Quercy

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2.85 km

Salle du Grand Dôme

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A gigantic cave that will amaze you.

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3.02 km

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The geological and historical aspects are wonderfully explained here.

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3.06 km

The Gouffre and about 1 km of the underground cave system are open from late March to early November of a year at daytime, sometimes even in the evening, for visitors. For the descent into the Gouffre a steel tower with 455 steps was built. There are also two elevators available. At the foot of the Gouffre a ramp leads over the debris cone to a depth of 103 m and then through the eroded tube of the river. From a concrete pier, visitors to the caves will continue for 500m on barges along the up to 4m deep river, bordered by rock, to a crevasse where the cave expands. Guided cave tours take secured steps through the 94m high Salle du grand Dôme, the Salle des Grands Gours with large sinter basins and a 40m high and 6m wide stalagmite and a 25m long, 4m thick stalactite that touches the surface of the river. About 1.5 km from the entrance ends the sightseeing opportunity. Rear areas of the cave are open to scientists only for research purposes

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3.08 km

Lac des Gours

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This huge pool is illuminated from below and has several natural dams inside it. When the water has reached the outer edge of the lake, it runs down several steps in a thundering waterfall. Uniquely beautiful.

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3.28 km

Simply beautiful

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Unfortunately, you're not allowed to take photos during the ride, but you won't be able to capture the impressions on film anyway. Just enjoy.

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3.41 km

Gouffre de Padirac

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The visit is definitely worth it, and it's a good opportunity to cool off when it's hot outside. The temperature in the sinkhole is 13 ° C all year round :)

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