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Chemin de Halage trail

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2019-09-30
Not far from the town of Saint-Cirq-Lapopie, a path is carved in high cliffs along the Lot River, which is now a tourist attraction.

Chemin de Halage trail

Chemin de Halage trail ©Yuriy Buriak


The trail was made in 1845 and was used by barge haulers.

Chemin de Halage trail

Chemin de Halage trail ©Yuriy Buriak



Chemin de Halage trail

Chemin de Halage trail ©Yuriy Buriak



Chemin de Halage trail

Chemin de Halage trail ©Yuriy Buriak


In 1985, an artist from Toulouse created a 30 meters long bas-relief on the trail. It depicts the life on the river, its flora and fauna.

Chemin de Halage trail

Chemin de Halage trail ©Yuriy Buriak


On the way from the parking lot, you can also see few art objects.

Chemin de Halage trail

Chemin de Halage trail ©Yuriy Buriak



Chemin de Halage trail

Chemin de Halage trail ©Yuriy Buriak


Getting there: parking N 44 28.989 E 1 38.728, then walk along the river.

Tags, France: river, rocks, stroll
Tags, all countries: river, rocks, stroll
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35.95 km
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