High Point Holidays

Despite the relatively gentle nature of their slopes, the scale of the peaks and the depths of the valleys create a landscape of great panoramas and rich contrasts. The character of the hills changes with altitude as the vines give way to forests and fields on the higher slopes.

The trails are divided between two areas (and guide books), north and south of Beaujeu. The trails explore the full diversity of landscapes in both areas. They are easy to follow by the use of the official way-marks of the Federation Française de Cyclisme.

Trails of all grades but with a larger number in the difficult category: 10 easy , 19 moderate, 29 difficult, 20 very difficult

Highlights

• Picturesque rolling countryside with summits around 1000m providing exceptional views
• A variety of great trails offering biking at all levels and distances, which are spread throughout the peaks and valleys of the high Beaujolais, passing through vines, fields and forests
• Quiet area away from the tourist trails
• A region known for its fine wine and its gastronomic delights
• Beautiful villages and plenty of sights when you're not biking

Our self guided cycling holiday passes through one picturesque village after another. La Roque Gageac has been built into steep sandstone cliffs which rise high above the river with fascinating architecture and a troglodyte fort built into the cliff face. The beautiful town of Sarlat is famous for its medieval buildings and its lively street market. Sarlat has remained preserved from modern development and is considered to be one of the towns most representative of 14th century France. Your cycling tour starts and finishes at Gourdon, which is a beautiful village built in tiers around a hill, before progressing to Rocamadour, another wonderful village clinging to the cliffs overlooking the Ouysse gorge. In addition, the Dordogne has an impressive concentration of chateaux lining the valley such as Fenelon, Beynac, Castlenaud and Marqueyssac. There are also important pre-historic sites with cave drawings to discover on your French cycling holiday, which follows quiet roads through pretty countryside steeped in history.

6 days self-guided cycling moving between hotels & B&B’s. Staying in 2 guest houses for two nights. The holiday is graded moderate. Two of the days allow you to choose the amount of cycling you wish to do. Average days on your cycling holiday include about 40—50km cycling with the maximum in any one day being 62km. Ascents and descents are relatively limited throughout the week. The cycling takes place on good roads which are generally quiet. They become busier during certain holiday periods.

Highlights

• Wonderful historic villages including Sarlat, Beynac and Rocamadour
• Beautiful chateaux lining the valley, sitting on rocky promontories
• Picturesque landscapes, beautiful valleys and dramatic gorges
• Enjoyable cycling on quiet roads
• Lovely guest houses and great food