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📖 Stage Description
A Gascon path between sunflower hills and Armagnac vineyards. La Romieu, with its imposing collegiate church (14th century, UNESCO-listed) and its legend of the cats, is a stage not to be forgotten.
This stage crosses the Gers region over 17.8 km with 270 m of elevation gain. The main villages along the way are: Marsolan (km 7, 170 m), Préchac (km 13, 190 m).
🌄 Walking Conditions
Sun exposure and terrain type over 18,6 km
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📍 Villages and Waypoints
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Lectoure · Start
Starting point of stage 22. Altitude: 100 m.
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Marsolan
Village on stage 22.
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11.9km
Préchac
Village on stage 22.
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17.9km
La Romieu · End
End point of stage 22.
⚠️ Practical Information
- DifficultyRolling terrain through the Gers: vineyards, sunflowers and Gascon hillsides.A few moderate climbs; this stage is accessible to all levels.La Romieu's octagonal bell-tower is visible from afar — a reassuring landmark throughout the stage.
- Water pointsLectoure (start)Marsolan (km 7)La Romieu (km 18.8)
- SuppliesLa Romieu km 18.8 · Supermarket · Bakery
- AccommodationGîtes, B&Bs and campsites available at the end of the stage.
- Monuments & heritageSaint-Pierre Collegiate Church, La Romieu km 18.8 · 14th-century Gothic collegiate church founded by Cardinal Arnaud d'Aux, UNESCO-listedCloister of La Romieu km 18.8 · Vaulted-gallery cloister with 14th-century fleuron capitals, very well preservedOctagonal tower km 18.8 · 25 m tower dominating the village, 360° panorama over Gascony from the topThe legend of La Romieu's cats km 18.8 · Medieval legend: the village cats supposedly saved the region from famine — feline sculptures can be found everywhere
- Taxi / Bail-outTaxi Condom — 05 62 28 00 50Taxi Lectoure — 05 62 68 72 28Taxi Auch (35 km) — 05 62 63 63 63
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