Road bike France
Great riding, great food, great scenery!Ref CR27
The Périgord is one of the top cycling destinations in France. And rightfully so... A rich and diverse terrain, with quiet shady back roads, lush green valleys, and a variety of landscapes with breath-taking views. The area is also steeped in a rich history. This trip takes in the discovery of the Vézère Valley and its prehistoric sites, famous medieval fortresses and sleepy forgotten villages, as well as the Dordogne Valley… But it’s also a culinary paradise for meat lovers: we return to our hotel at the end of each day, where you can look forward to relaxing evenings and fine local food and wine.
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In the event that there are official travel or mobility restrictions in France or in your country of origin at the booked tour dates (official travel warning, quarantine upon return, closed borders) which make it impossible for you to undertake the trip, we offer to defer your booking to a later date at no extra charge. If no suitable date can be found, we offer a full reimbursement.
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Highlights
- The exceptional historical heritage of the area: castles, medieval fortresses, churches, prehistoric sites…
- Quiet back roads that pass through beautiful sleepy villages.
- The famous gastronomy of the Périgord…
- The ride up the Dordogne Valley.
- Tailor-made itineraries concocted by locals.
Description
Comments
- This trip exists in 3 versions : V1 = 1 wheel / V2 = 2 wheels / V3 = 3 wheels. Each day you can choose between different itineraries (V1, V2 or V3), with varying distances and profiles.
- Special offers available for private groups. Please ask us for a quote.
Centre-based tour in the Périgord-Dordogne
8 days (arrival day + 7 cycling days), 7 nights
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).
Level
Starting from your accommodation, we offer 7
different daily loops, each with 2 levels of difficulty. You can do
these daily tours (see below) during your stay depending on your
condition, weather conditions, daily shape and taste.
Daily loops
- 5 full days (for days 2 to 6)
- 2 half-days (for days 1 and 7)
- Loop #1 Causse and Vézère (half day): A half-day road bike loop, to break in or relax in the middle or at the end of your stay. Level 1 will take you as far as Montignac, while level 2 will take you even further north ibis to Sainte Orse. Discover the beautiful Vézère Valley and its ancient villages (St. Léon, Montignac, Thonac) as well as the prehistoric site of La Roque Saint Christophe on this round trip.
Distance (km) and elevation gain (m):
Level 1: 50 and 700
Level 2: 90 and 1500 - Loop #2 The Dordogne Valley: On today's tour you will discover the treasures of the Dordogne Valley. After the village of Saint Cyprien, we discover the hostile twin castles of Beynac and Castelnaud la Chapelle. A leap into the Middle Ages! Further south, on the border with the Lot department, the small valley of Céou welcomes us. Via Sarlat, the capital of the Périgord Noir, we will return to our accommodation.
Distance (km) and elevation gain (m):
Level 1: 80 and 1100
Level 2: 135 and 1900 - Loop #3 The Lot and its truffle fields: We start our day along the eastern heights of Sarlat before crossing the Dordogne and reaching the Lot further south. The highlight of this loop is the picturesque village of Gourdon and its medieval alleys. Here, the truffle is king. On the way up, the route passes through Domme, considered one of the most beautiful villages of the Périgord. Visit highly recommended!
Distance (km) and elevation gain (m):
Level 1: 90 and 1250
Level 2: 120 and 1650 - Loop #4 Valley of man and Cro-Magnon: Humans have inhabited the
Périgord since prehistoric times. So they are far from being not the
first to roam these magnificent landscapes! Since for at least 30,000
years, Homo Sapiens has been using the numerous hollows for shelter and
the abundant local resources for to live. Today, we set out on our bikes
on what may be the the most beautiful loop of the week: the magnificent
Vézère reveals all its secrets to us; among the villages that line up
like a string of pearls
one is more beautiful than the other...
Distance (km) and altitude gain (m):
Level 1: 75 and 850
Level 2: 95 and 900 - Loop #5 The Corrèze and its Causse: Today we start from the hotel
to the east of the Black Perigord, towards the Corrèze and its and its
limestone plateaus ("Causses", the French name for the large-scale
limestone plateaus at 700 to 1200 m altitude in the French Massif
Central). Massif Central). We reach the village of Salignac Eyvigues and
its medieval castle, which lies in the triangle of 3 departments
(Dordogne, Corrèze and Lot). We then follow for a few kilometers the
Borrèze before going up the Causse. End of the stage in the valley of
the Dordogne, which leads us on a cycle path to the gates of Sarlat.
Distance (km) and altitude gain (m):
Level 1: 80 and 900
Level 2: 130 and 1850 - Loop #6 The Trans-Quercy-Périgord: Today we attack the western foothills of the Causse du Quercy. A day in the same sector as the loop "The Lot and its truffle fields", Gourdon is again on the program. On top there are a lot of small lost roads with a lot of charm.
Distance (km) and altitude gain (m):
Level 1: 100 and 1450
Level 2: 130 and 1900 - Loop #7 Confluence of valleys: Vézère, Dordogne... two valleys that you now know a little, well, even passionately! This time we head west towards Bergerac, more precisely in the area of Limeuil, where these two remarkable valleys and their rivers meet. A relatively flat stage with (relatively) little elevation gain and a gentle profile, for enjoying, relaxing or kicking into high gear. Perhaps this will be your last stage to say goodbye to this magnificent region.
Distance (km) and altitude gain (m):
Level 1: 100 and 1100
Level 2: 125 and 1250
Practical information:
Itinerary start: France Bike
Trips services begin on day 1 at 9 am at your accommodation,
approximately 10 km from Sarlat (precise details will be sent to you
approximately 3 weeks before departure).
Itinerary end: The trip ends at around 4 pm on the last day. On request we can book the following night's accommodation for you.
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