bike riding france dordogne river sarlot

Villages and castlesĭuring a bike ride through the Lot valley you will pass numerous nice villages, castles and other outstanding cultural heritage, such as the fortified town of Castelfranc, or the port villages of Grézels or Castelmoron with their beautiful half-timbered houses. You pass a remarkably beautiful village, Saint-Cirq-Lapopie, and you can bike or hike along a part of the old tow-path cut into rocks.

The part before Cahors is a little more difficult to cycle due to the greater height differences, but worth the effort nevertheless. The route is divided into three stages, from Cahors to Albas, from Albas to Fumel and from Fumel to Aiguillon. You largely ride on the main road, which you will share with cars, motorcycles and other cyclists. The Véloroute vallée du Lot starts in Cahors and finishes in Aiguillon. You can cycle safely along most of the river, as it has been officially designated as a bike trail since 2009. The Lot has its source in the mountains of the Massif Central, crossing the south-west of France and flowing into the Garonne. Memories of a bike ride along the Lot will stay with you for a long time because of the stunning views of the river.

Cahors, Puy l'Evêque, Saint-Cirq-Lapopie are only some of the sights that you will encounter. Some of the most beautiful cities in the country are along the banks of the Lot and the Dordogne rivers in the south of France.

Bike riding france dordogne river sarlot