Dordogne by bike : Black Périgord and Lot Valley

by Abicyclette Voyages
Region
Pyrenees
Duration
8 days
Guided Status
Self-Guided
Difficulty
Fit
D-Score™
D2 - Intermediate

Overview

This stay between the Dordogne and the Lot valley invites you to discover varied and authentic landscapes in one of the most beautiful regions of France. During your bike journey, you will take small winding roads in the deep forests shade and enjoy the beautiful panoramas, old stone houses sun-drenched by the sun, medieval castles and the many caves of the region. The Périgord Noir is spread around the Dordogne and takes its name from its immense forests of dark colors. It is one of the cradles of humankind, the capital of prehistoric times. Many rock art caves offer visits of ancient works that cannot be bought! Along the river, the _Hundred Years War_ also shaped the landscape: fortified castles, country houses (fortified cities / towns with geometric layouts). An imposing architecture which gives off a feeling of power.The Lot draws its character from its _causses_ (limestone plateaus) cut by its rivers, the Lot of course but also the Dordogne and the Célé. It is interspersed with great sites and beautiful villages like Rocamadour , Cahors , Figeac or Saint-Cirq-Lapopie … Man and nature have left their footprints on the territory. By bike, the naturalness and authenticity of the Dordogne and Lot are revealed before your eyes. Land of gastronomy , take the time to taste the local specialties. This territory also awakens your taste buds with truffles, foie gras, lamb, Quercy melon or even the wines of Cahors, vineyard recognized as one of the oldest in Europe.

Daily Ride Schedule

Day 1: SARLAT LA CANEDA

SARLAT LA CANEDA

Day 2: From SARLAT LA CANEDA to ROCAMADOUR

58 km 761 m

D1

From SARLAT LA CANEDA to ROCAMADOUR

Day 3: From ROCAMADOUR to FIGEAC

53 km 632 m

D1

From ROCAMADOUR to FIGEAC

Day 4: From FIGEAC to SAINT CIRQ LAPOPIE

53 km 629 m

D1

From FIGEAC to SAINT CIRQ LAPOPIE

Day 5: From SAINT CIRQ LAPOPIE to CAHORS

43 km 630 m

D1

From SAINT CIRQ LAPOPIE to CAHORS

Day 6: From CAHORS to GOURDON

55 km 847 m

D1

From CAHORS to GOURDON

Day 7: From GOURDON to SARLAT LA CANEDA

27 km 211 m

D1

From GOURDON to SARLAT LA CANEDA

Day 8: SARLAT LA CANEDA

SARLAT LA CANEDA

Accommodation & Services

Accommodation

Hotel

What's Included

Catering services
Accommodation arrangements
Bike rental

About the Pyrenees

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