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Backroad cycling France

Discover the heart of the Périgord, along the Dordogne and Vézère riversRef CN46

Riding along the Dordogne and Vézère Rivers, we discover the exceptional heritage and beautiful countryside of the Périgord Noir. Quiet back roads and tracks take us through majestic forests and meadows, leading time and again to exceptional monuments and buildings, most notably the castles of Commarque, Puymartin and Beynac. Each village is as pretty as the last, inviting us to explore the winding streets that take us on a journey back in time… The famous Périgord gastronomy adds a welcome ingredient to this rich and wonderful circuit...

Self-guided tour: from 715€ - Details Duration : 8 days | Level : Customer satisfaction : - 1 reviews
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This tour is E-bike compatible

Highlights

  • Beautiful scenery, exceptional heritage, and delicious cuisine
  • Gentle rolling hills, offering a relaxed itinerary
  • The same accommodation all week, ideally located, offering comfort and flexibility

Description

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  • This trip exists in 2 versions: V1=1 wheel / V2=2 wheels
  • Special offers for private groups. Please contact us for a quote.

Centre-based tour in the Périgord-Dordogne

8 days/7 nights (6 cycling days + arrival + departure)

Why a centre-based tour? Certain areas are well adapted to centre-based tours, where you stay in the same accommodation all week, but ride a different itinerary each day. The Périgord is particularly well suited to this type of tour, as its cultural and natural attractions are concentrated in a relatively small area. Our accommodation is in the heart of the Périgord, and offers a number of off-the-bike activities.

One of the major benefits of a centre-based tour is the flexibility it offers:

  • You choose which days to do particular rides, depending on the weather or your energy levels
  • Option to take a day off to relax or pursue another activity
  • Avoids the hassle of packing your bags each morning, allowing you to settle into your accommodation
The accommodation

Your accommodation for this centre-based tour is a 3* hotel with heated swimming pool in the valley of Vézère. It is set in a quiet countryside and disposes of a large park (around ten hectares!), sheltering different kinds of wildlife : deer, fox, hundreds of birds, to the delight of children and wildlife photography lovers. A well-being area with a heated pool, spa and sauna is at your disposal. In the morning, a rich buffet breakfast awaits you in a separated building overlooking the pool and the park. And in the evening, you can enjoy delicious regional specialties prepared from local products, if you choose to dine at the hotel. Ideally located halfway between the medieval town of Sarlat, the cave of Lascaux and Les Eyzies, the world capital of prehistory, this traditional family-run hotel is an oasis of calm.
The comfortably furnished rooms are available in two different categories and spread over two buildings. The price of our package includes accommodation in village side rooms ("côté village"), located in the main house in the heart of the village. The cosy rooms dispose of large double beds or two twin beds, with a shower or bathtub. They are all equipped with television, safe, free Wifi, and a courtesy tray.

Comfort version: Comfort park side rooms, are located in the building adjacent to the beautiful park ("côté parc"). Most of the rooms have a balcony or a private terrace overlooking the valley and the surrounding countryside, and air conditioning, in addition to the basic equipment (television, safe, free Wifi, and a courtesy tray).

The programme

Below is a summary of the programme and different loops we propose during your stay:

  • Day 1: Arrival day.
  • Day 2: Loop 1 - Discover the Périgord countryside, the villages of Valojoulx, Montignac and La Chapelle Aubareil, as well as the Lascaux Caves.
  • Day 3: Loop 2 - The valley of the Vézère and the Castel-Merle archaeological excavation site.
  • Day 4: Loop 3 - The ghost of '' the White Lady'' at the castle of Puymartin, dry stone huts and heritage sites.
  • Day 5: Loop 4 - An unforgettable day, with a visit of Sarlat, and a ride in the Dordogne Valley.
  • Day 6: Loop 5 - The village of Domme, its holm oak forests, and its wonderful views of the Dordogne Valley.
  • Day 7: Loop 6 - La Roque-Gageac, Castelnaud and Beynac: the tour of 3 spectacular sites!
  • Day 8: Departure day or loop 7 - For this last loop in the Périgord, a route that takes in long wooded back roads and numerous local heritage sites.

Distances covered:

  • Level 1 : between 25 and 35 km per day with an average of 500 m of altitude gain.
  • Level 2 : between 35 and 50 km per day with an average of 800 m of altitude gain.

Distances and altitude gain are an indication only and may vary.

Average tour rating:

5/5 - 1 Reviews
Jan M. | Participant rating:
"We absolutely loved our time in the Perigord. It was a truly local experience. We loved staying in the beautiful hotel where very few people spoke English. The scenery is spectacular and we really enjoyed meandering through the little hamlets and villages as well as the dense forest which is so beautiful. Loved exploring medieval castles, prehistoric sites and beautiful little towns. We saw very few bikers on the Trail and there was hardly any traffic. It was a spectacular ride with ever-changing scenery and we felt full of anticipation at the beginning of each day not knowing what we would see and what adventures we might have. Each of the seven days was quite different. All well planned. "