Country

Dordogne · Lot · France

Duration

6 days · 5 nights

Profile

Hilly

Supported Tour

Van support

Private Tour

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From 2890€/pers

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THE DORDOGNE & THE LOT, AN ISOLATED REGION OFFERING A PERFECT OF HISTORY, GASTRONOMY AND ARCHITECTURE . 

In the Central West of France there are two territories with very distinct landscapes that complement each other perfectly: the Dordogne and the Lot also called Périgord and Quercy in the Middle Ages. This isolated region, made of forests, deep valleys and plateaus offers a perfect blend of History, gastronomy and architecture. Here walnuts, foie gras, truffles, ceps but also the famous Rocamadour cheese and Cahors wine make the gastronomy. Here again the caves of Lascaux or Pech Merle lead us in the footsteps of our ancestors, the castles, picturesque towns and villages such as Sarlat-la-Canéda bring us back to medieval times. Sometimes, the local stone houses are hung on the cliffs as in La Roque-Gageac. Often, the villages are perched on rocky spurs as in Domme, Rocamadour or Saint-Cirq-Lapopie. The diversity and beauty of the sites, magnificently preserved through the ages, contribute to the grandeur of France and we invite you to discover them.

Day 1 : Welcome to Dordogne

We will meet you at the Toulouse airport at a predetermined time before transferring you to your hotel in Montignac. In the afternoon we will take the opportunity to introduce you to the program and adjust your bike and explore the surroundings.

Meals: Dinner

Accomodation: Hotel de Bouilhac 4* – Montignac

Parietal art has made the Valley of Man a unique place to discover, here 25 ornate caves are classified as UNESCO WHS. The cave of Lascaux offers hunting scenes including a hundred animal figures. The original cave was discovered in 1940 and closed to the public since 1963 in order to be preserved. Opened in 2016, the integral replica cave allows you to discover identical paintings and other engravings made by Cro-Magnon Man. The path continues along the Vézère river to the village of Les Eyzies and its cave houses, then to the medieval city of Sarlat-la-Canéda.

Meals: Breakfast · Picnic / Lunch · Dinner

Route: Option 1 : 30 km / 300 m Elevation Gain – Option 2 : 50 km / 700 m Elevation Gain

Accomodation: Plaza Madeleine Hotel & Spa 4* – Sarlat-la-Canéda

Four villages classified among the most beautiful in France are on the program today: Domme, perched on its cliff, La Roque-Gageac and its golden houses on the banks of the Dordogne, but also Beynac-et-Cazenac and Castelnaud-la-Chapelle both known for their medieval castles. As for them, the Hanging Gardens of Marqueyssac laid out on a rocky spur dominates the Dordogne valley. These romantic and picturesque gardens are home to 150,000 centuries-old hand-hewn box trees.

Meals: Breakfast · Picnic / Lunch · Dinner

Route: Option 1 : 50 km / 900 m Elevation Gain – Option 2 : 60 km / 1000 m Elevation Gain

Accomodation: Plaza Madeleine Hotel & Spa 4* – Sarlat-la-Canéda

A few kilometers after leaving Sarlat, you enter the Lot department, here the causses (plateaus) are punctuated by deep valleys. One of the most emblematic villages, Rocamadour is both a holy place that has attracted pilgrims since the 12th century, and a spectacular natural site perched above gorges. From bottom to top, you will discover the medieval town and its shopping street, the 12th and 13th century sanctuaries sheltering the Black Virgin, considered miraculous, and finally the castle and its ramparts, topping the whole. Not forgetting the delicate flavor of the cheese to which it gave its name.

Meals: Breakfast · Picnic / Lunch · Dinner

Route: 55 km / 600 m Elevation Gain

Accomodation: Hotel Les Vieilles Tours 3* – Rocamadour

Starting from the medieval town of Figeac, we ride through the Regional Natural Park of the Causses du Quercy. Before reaching Saint-Cirq-Lapopie perched above the Lot valley and classified as one of the most beautiful villages in France, will visit the cave of Pech Merle and its paintings preserved for 29 000 years. It is one of the rare decorated Paleolithic caves to offer the public original paintings.

Meals: Breakfast · Picnic / Lunch · Dinner

Route: 65 km / 600 m Elevation Gain

Accomodation: Le Saint Cirq Hotel & Spa 3* – Tour de Faure

It’s the end of this bike tour in Dordogne & Lot with Veymont Travel. After breakfast your guide will take you to Toulouse airport.

Meals: Breakfast

IncluDED
NoT INCLUDED

Accomodation

  • 3 nights in 4* hotel in double occupancy
  • 2 nights in 3* hotel in double occupancy

Meals

  • 5 breakfasts
  • 4 picnics / lunches
  • 5 dinners
  • Sport nutrition for every day of cycling

Guiding

  • 1 guide-driver with van who supports the group all along the tour

Activities

  • 4 bike rides
  • Lascaux IV cave visit
  • Marqueyssac gardens visit
  • Pech Merle cave

Equipment

  • Garmin GPS rental : 1 for 4 pers.
  • 2 bottles
  • 1 Veymont Travel cycling jersey

Support & Transfer

  • Transfer of people
  • Transfer of luggages
  • Transfer of bikes
  • Mechanical assistance
  • Pick up and drop off at predeterminated places
Non Inclus Séjour Liberté
  • Travel and repatriation insurance
  • Plane/train tickets and transportation to/from predetermined pick up/drop off locations
  • Accomodation before and after the stay
  • Personnal effetcs purchased during the stay
  • Activities not planned by Veymont Travel
  • Meals not mentionned in the “meals” section
  • Wine and dinks in bars, hotels and restaurants
  • Bike rental
  • Cycling guide

Guaranteed departure from 4 participants. Less than 4? More than 8? Contact-us !

In option:

  • Bike rental and equipment
  • Room in Single occupation
  • Cycling guide