28 September 2024 - Day 13

START TIME : 8:10            END TIME : 13:30 

ASCENT↗      : 499          DESCENT ↘   : 340 

WEATHER     : Nice


ACCOMMODATION  : Trigodina
                       PRICE : €40
                       MENU : Cantaloupe,  salad, crouzuflette, apple tarte

NARRATIVE:  Back walking today, but only 15.89 kms. Beautiful day, no rain Arrived a little early, but it opened a 14hr. 5 km of blacktop, then later, a rocky uphill path. 
Pont Valentre
Looking back at Cahors
Tonight's gite

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