Cycle The Dordogne

Arrive in Gourdon and meet Cliff for the “meet’n’greet”. Cliff will then give you your bikes and all other necessary equipment, run through the tour details and answer any questions you may have.

Cycle to the stunning Rocamadour. Explore the “Gouffre de Padirac”, Loubressac and several other delightful villages along the way. Pedal to La-Roque-Gageac set in the heart of the Périgord Noir, surrounded by awe-inspiring châteaux. Continue on to Les Eyzies and the famous prehistoric sites of the Vézère Valley.

Wind your way along beautiful country lanes to Monpazier and visit wonderful Cadouin and Château-Biron. The route back to Gourdon takes you through some remarkable countryside – a wonderful way to end your holiday!

2 alternative itineraries of 7, 9 or 11 days - your choice.

Our self-guided tours are extremely flexible. Once we know your preferred start date and choice of tour, leave everything else up to us.

Arrive in Gourdon and meet Cliff for the “meet’n’greet”. Cliff will then give you your bikes and all other necessary equipment, run through the tour details and answer any questions you may have.

Leave Gourdon behind as you cycle into La France Profonde towards the bastide town of Monpazier. Cycle down into the glorious Lot valley and immerse yourself in the wonderful landscape. Why not visit Château-de-Bonaguil or one of the many vineyards along the route to Cahors?

Cahors now fades into the distance as you cycle along the edge of the River Lot beneath overhanging cliffs. Wander round St-Cirq-Lapopie and visit the “Grotte du Pech-Merle” with its ancient cave drawings. Return to Gourdon through a landscape which appears not to have changed for centuries.

Alternative itinerary in 8 or 10 day tours - see options.

Our self-guided tours are extremely flexible. Once we know your preferred start date and choice of tour, leave everything else up to us.

The Gourmet & Grottes tour is our most recent addition. Besides offering superb cycling, the tour offers two elements for which the region is most famous: food and caves!

Whenever you’re in this part of the world, good food and wine are always on the agenda, so we’ve carefully chosen hotels for you to stay in which offer excellent cuisine. Five gourmet evening meals are included in the tour cost and we guarantee you will never forget them!

During your holiday, you will have the opportunity to visit four stunning cave systems: Pech Merle, the Gouffre de Padirac, the Grottes de Presque and the Grottes de Cougnac.

This tour includes three of the most beautiful river valleys in France. A cyclists dream. Beautiful scenery, quiet roads, fantastic lodgings. This tour offers so much.

Cycle alongside the first of the three rivers that you will come across on this tour, the River Dordogne. You head westwards, up river, to the beautiful village of Martel. Then cycle out of the Dordogne Valley and up to the stunning village of Rocamadour. Highlights along the way include Carennac and the "Gouffre de Padirac".

From Rocamadour it's across the stunning deserted countryside known as the Gramat Causse and then down to the delightful village of Cabrerets. Just outside of the village lies the "Grotte du Pech-Merle", famous for its wondrous prehistoric cave art.

The Célé Valley is less well known than other valleys to be found in the region, but it is spectacular, and the cycling and countryside is a dream. Figeac, your destination, is a bustling, engaging town with great charm. Leaving Figeac, you pass through the wonderful village of Cajarc, and ride on to the stunning village that is St-Cirq-Lapopie. Appearing to defy gravity, the village hangs high over the River Lot. A village that will never be forgotten!

Continuing along the Lot Valley, cycle through classic Quercy villages and beautiful countryside to the département's capital, Cahors. You will have time to explore Cahors and discover many of its delights, of which there are many. Your final day's cycling takes you out of the Lot Valley and back into the Bouriane and your final destination of Gourdon. Many lovely villages adorn the route and it's a wonderful ride to finish your tour.