Stage 16 of the Via Podiensis (GR 65) covers 23.6 km from Lascabanes to Lauzerte, with 421 m of ascent and 479 m of descent. The highest point is 281 m. Allow about 6 hours of walking, plus breaks.
Distance, climb and elevation come from the Outest route data. Difficulty and time are estimates from distance and climb; your pace will vary with heat, pack weight and photo stops.
Gîte d'étape with chambres d'hôtes in Lauzerte, on the trail (30 beds in dormitories, €25+ a bed, €42+ half board, double room from €80). Open 1 April to 31 October; booking recommended.
Gîte d'étape with chambres d'hôtes in Lauzerte, on the trail (10 beds in dormitories, €25 with breakfast, €41 half board, double room from €92). Open all year; booking recommended.
Private gîte d'étape in Lauzerte, on the trail (6 beds in dormitories, €19 a bed, €41-45 half board). Open 1 April to 31 October; booking recommended.
Checked online in October 2026. Places marked "listed, not confirmed" appear on a public pilgrim listing (Gronze.com) but could not be confirmed on their own website. Most gîtes open only from about April to October and expect a booking: call a day or two ahead, earlier in May, June and September. Domaine du Sauvage has a single gîte, and small villages such as Lascabanes, Aroue and Ostabat have only a few beds.
Emergency: call 112. Medical emergency: 15 (SAMU). Fire and rescue: 18. Emergency & health guide
Pharmacies, ATMs, shops and stops: © OpenStreetMap contributors. Hospitals and health centres checked online.
The full stage works offline in Outest, with the route, elevation, water and village points, and a trail guide you can ask about conditions and the next place to sleep.