Dordogne & Lot Bike Tour

These river valleys have been populated for millennia, for very obvious reasons; their beauty and fertility are unsurpassed, and the profusion of châteaux suggests the passionate history of this coveted landscape.

Cycling from one medieval village to another, you will marvel at how little things seem to have changed with the passage of time. Behind the lazy riverbanks and cliffside villages, chestnut and oak forests hide entrances to caves whose walls have been decorated by stone-age artists. Words fail to convey how moving seeing these 20,000 year-old paintings can be. Despite their age, they still display deep knowledge of the human condition.

Starting near the confluence of the Dordogne and Vézère Rivers, you will cross from Rocamadour to the Célé and Lot Rivers, and finish near their confluence in St.Cirq-Lapopie. This bicycle tour stands out as being exceptional. The cycling is virtually perfect, on quiet and consistently beautiful routes. The lodging is so comfortable your toes will curl, and the culinary temptations will fuel you for each day’s interests and pleasures. If you dream of pampered cycling in France, this is the trip for you!

Highlights

• St. Emilion – a charming golden cobble stoned town, famous for macaroons and exceptional wines.
• The magnificent Montfort Castle.
• Pech Merle Caves (based on availability).

Ride on quiet roads through lush river valleys and beautiful cliffside stone villages on the Dordogne & Lot Bike Tour through the French countryside. Relaxed riders enjoy level cycling with some van transfers. Advanced riders can stray from the riverbanks for the hilly options, and diversity of exploration. There is an abundance of fabulous cycling here!