Estaing to Espeyrac?

[kmccue]

Gronze cites 2 different routes, one going north thru Golinhac and the other a southern route thru Compuac. There nwas some information that the southern route was along a ridge and 2 K shorter. Anyone have first hand knowledge of choosing one over another? Also, on that route...was thinking of staying at Le Soule, but it appears there's only 1 place to stay and it has pretty Christian overtones. Has anyone stayed there? Or should I push on to Espeyrac?

 

[NorthernLight]

I took the route through Golinhac and it had quite a bit of up and down. My memory of the options presented there, was that the other route was described as much more difficult and a longer stretch before water sources.

I stayed in Golinhac - I think I got the last bed - and the place had a swimming pool, which nobody could use as nobody had a swimsuit. I think I stayed in Espeyrac too, taking a short day due to sore feet.

 

[TMcA]

Can't comment on the variant, but I have twice stayed in Golinhac at la Bastide d'Olt. Food and accomodations (we had private rooms) were very good, but a little more pricey than other places we stayed.

Tom

 

[lovingkindness]

Bonsoir @kmccue

I had a delightful stay at le Gîte du Soulier St Jacques (La Soulier). I enjoyed the camaraderie. There was no compulsion to participate in anything spiritual. There were volunteer hospitaliers who prepared an excellent evening meal for us all.

Gite-du-soulier-saint-jacques | « L’étape indispensable aux pèlerins »

Compuac is on the GR 6 hiking route. Here's a link to some info and also a map on Geoporteil

GR®6 Randonnée de Eyzies-de-Tayac-Sireuil (Dordogne) à Lacapelle-Marival (Lot)

https://www.geoportail.gouv.fr/cart...MS.MAPS::GEOPORTAIL:OGC:WMTS(1)&permalink=yes

Cheers
Lovingkindness

 

[SYates]

I stayed in 2014 at Soulié and absolutely loved it!!! BC SY

 

[Glenshiro]

Haven't done the southern route, but Golinhac is very worthwhile visiting for the spectacular view of the Lôt valley. There is a stiff climb up to and beyond Montegut, but then it becomes easier. I stayed in Golinhac at La Landette, a small private gite with individual rooms.
If you take the GR6, it's only 2.6 km from La Soulié to Espeyrac.