Thézac: Hillsides, vineyards and walking trails

Thézac can be explored through several specific points of interest: the “Coteaux de Thézac et Montayral” scenic area, named walking trails and the Ferme de Coustète. The trails offer different points of reference for planning: two routes have a precise distance listed, another is rated very easy, and other features include vineyards, the Way of St James and a manor house along the way. At the farm, visits and tastings are subject to sales hours.

Hillsides, vineyards and walking trails

The “Coteaux de Thézac et Montayral” scenic area is an extension of the Quercy Causses in Lot-et-Garonne and includes hillsides, plateaus and rocky outcrops. A themed trail that fits the area is the “Thézac, balade dans les coteaux du Quercy” route: it passes through the vineyards of “vins du Tsar” and follows sections of the GR 652, the Way of St James via Le Puy-en-Velay. The route thus combines two distinct features: a stretch through vineyards and sections of a named pilgrimage route. Along the route, you’ll find the vineyards of “vins du Tsar” and sections of the GR 652, the Way of St James via Le Puy-en-Velay.

For a comparison by distance, consider the “Thézac, balade entre Lot-et-Garonne et Lot” and “Thézac, escapade dans la forêt du Verdus” routes. Both start in Thézac: the first is 9.5 km long and the second 10.2 km. The difference is 0.7 km. The 9.5 km route passes the Manoir de Trichot and runs alongside dry-stone walls; the other route’s name refers to the Verdus forest. This means you can compare not only their lengths but also their distinct trail features. The distances answer a different question from the route titles: they make it possible to compare the lengths of the two trails, while their names and points along the way provide clues to each route’s theme.

Another option is the “Thézac, la légende du vin du Tsar” route, which is rated very easy. It starts at the winery car park. The other two trails differ in length by 0.7 km; this route is rated very easy and starts at the winery car park.

Visit the Ferme de Coustète

The Ferme de Coustète is in Thézac and raises goats and sheep organically; the farm makes cheese from their milk. This brings animal husbandry and cheesemaking together in one place. Free or guided visits and tastings are available during sales hours. If you’re planning a farm visit or a tasting, check the sales hours and visit options in advance. This will help you plan this activity around the actual visiting hours.

Discover more destinations: Granges-Sur-Lot, Saint-Pierre-Sur-Dropt, Cancon, Foulayronnes, Varès, Duras, Moncrabeau, Leyritz-Moncassin

For the broader travel overview: Lot Et Garonne.