Bike tour from Bergerac to Sarlat: discovery of Dordogne – Black Périgord’s treasures
4 days / 3 days riding / ref. BS4 / Difficulty Sustained / Linear tripper person
Your bike tour from Bergerac to Sarlat :
A wonderful journey in the heart of a region with an incomparable cultural and historical heritage!
From Bergerac to Sarlat, cross the Black Périgord by bike, guided by the Vézère and Dordogne rivers and the “most beautiful villages of France” all along the route – such as Limeuil, St Léon sur Vézère and La Roque Gageac. In a few pedal strokes, the prehistoric caves of Lascaux and Les Eyzies as well as the fortresses of Castelnaud, Beynac or Fénelon make you travel through time and history! And what’s more enjoyable than a ‘Foie Gras’ tasting in the medieval streets of Sarlat.
Tour highlights
- The village of Limeuil and its unique panorama on the confluence of the Dordogne and Vézère rivers
- Spend 2 nights in Sarlat to enjoy its medieval atmosphere
- Admire the “5 castles valley” and the Dordogne river from the Beynac “castel”
Day 1 Arrival in Bergerac
City of art & history settled on the Dordogne river banks, Bergerac is a beautiful city with a maze of streets and squares. Enjoy the Renaissance city center.
Day 2 Bergerac – Les Eyzies | 60 km
For your first bike stage, leave Bergerac to follow the meandering Dordogne river up to the beautiful and picturesque village of Limeuil. At the confluence of the Dordogne and the Vézère rivers, this medieval village offers an ideal swimming or canoe spot in an outstanding natural environment. Continue to Les Eyzies, a amazing village built on a cliff and capital of Pre-History!
Day 3Les Eyzies – Sarlat | 23 km or 53 km
On the long version of this stage, from Les Eyzies, you will enjoy the beautiful landscapes until Montignac in order to the well known Lascaux grottos which are one of the most important prehistoric sites thanks to their numerous prehistorical paintings and caves.
Ride to the famous medieval town of Sarlat. This city with its cobbled streets, old roofs, and warm stone walls give an exceptional heritage. Sarlat is also well known by gourmets for its delicious local products (such as ducks ‘foie gras’ and truffles). Enjoy its market where you can smell, taste and discover all these treasures.
Day 4Excursion to La Roque Gageac and Beynac | 40 km
For your last excursion, head for sumptuous panoramas punctuated by many castles and bastides. After the village of Domme offering a breathtaking view of the Valley, continue to La Roque Gageac, a beautiful former shipping port settled against the cliff. And finally, Beynac and its impressive castle, perched on his eagle’s nest, offering a breathtaking view of the “valley of 5 castles” awaits you. Back to Sarlat to enjoy the city.
Departure at the end of the stage.
Possibility to book an extra night in Sarlat.
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Your accommodation
• 3 nights with breakfasts (accommodation in a two-person bedroom)
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1 dinner (drinks excluded)
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Luggage transport during the bike stages
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Equipped cycle rental for 3 days
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1 travel folder (per room) including colour maps
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Digital routes (GPX tracks)
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City taxes
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Hotline 7 days a week
• 2 dinners / Lunches / Drinks
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Tickets to attractions, tours of attractions, tasting
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Optional insurances (Cancellation Insurance OR Tranquility Insurance)
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Single room supplement (3 nights included)
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Transfer from Sarlat to Bergerac and personal bike repatriation
• 3 nights with breakfasts (accommodation in a two-person bedroom)
•
1 dinner (drinks excluded)
•
Luggage transport during the bike stages
•
Equipped cycle rental for 3 days
•
1 travel folder (per room) including colour maps
•
Digital routes (GPX tracks)
•
City taxes
•
Hotline 7 days a week
• 2 dinners / Lunches / Drinks
•
Tickets to attractions, tours of attractions, tasting
•
Optional insurances (Cancellation Insurance OR Tranquility Insurance)
•
Single room supplement (3 nights included)
•
Transfer from Sarlat to Bergerac and personal bike repatriation
from 3 to 11 years old : - 50%
from 12 to 17 years old : - 20%
(Only if the triple or quadruple rooms are occupied by 2 adults minimum )
FOCUS Hybrid bike - 27 speed gears
OPEN or CLOSED frame
- 2 rear panniers
- map holder
- 1 repair kit
- 1 lock
Helmet not provided
KALKHOFF e-bike (or similar)
UNIVERSAL FRAME
- 2 rear panniers
- map holder
- 1 repair kit
- 1 lock
Helmet not provided
Practical details
- Bikes will be delivered at the 1st hotel.
- At the end of the tour, leave the rental bikes at your hotel, we will pick them up.
Votre parcours
Tour description
Roads with little traffic and some cycling paths around Sarlat.
Bike stages trip profiles:
(click below to see the trip profile of each stage)
- stage Bergerac – Les Eyzies : 60 km / elevation gain : 544m / elevation loss : 524m
- stage Les Eyzies – Sarlat (short version) : 23 km / elevation gain : 431m / elevation loss : 340m
- stage Les Eyzies – Sarlat (long version) : 53 km / elevation gain : 985m / elevation loss : 901m
- excursion to La Roque-Gageac and Beynac : 40 km / elevation gain : 410m / elevation loss : 407m
GPX files
Besides the maps, we can provide on request the GPX files of your bike stages, as well as a suggestion of free mobile application.
Comment arriver à Bergerac
By car:
From A89 highway direction “Périgueux” >> Exit n°15 and continue on N21 direction « Bergerac ».
By train:
From Paris Montparnasse station >> Bordeaux St Jean station (by TGV train) >> Bergerac train station (by train).
For more information, do not hesitate to visit : www.sncf.com/en
By plane:
- From Roissy CDG airport:
– Roissy Charles de Gaulle T.2 train station >> Bordeaux St-Jean train station (by TGV train) >> Bergerac train station (by train).
www.parisaeroport.fr/en/passengers/access/paris-charles-de-gaulle/public-transport
- From Orly airport:
– Taxi transfer to Montparnasse train station >> Bordeaux St-Jean train station (by TGV train) >> Bergerac train station (by train).
– Bus shuttle (Le Bus Direct) : from Orly Sud or Ouest – Line 1 >> Montparnasse train station >> Bordeaux St Jean train station (by TGV train) >> Bergerac train station (by train).
www.lebusdirect.com/en/lines-and-schedules/orly-airport-paris-etoile-champs-elysees-line.html
- From Beauvais airport:
– Taxi transfer to Montparnasse train station >> Bordeaux St-Jean train station (by TGV train) >> Bergerac train station (by train).
– Bus shuttle >> Paris – stop ‘Porte Maillot’ >> Metro line 1 + line 13 >> Montparnasse train station >> Bordeaux St Jean train station (by TGV train) >> Bergerac train station (by train).
www.aeroportparisbeauvais.com/en/acces-et-transports/navettes
- From Bordeaux-Mérignac airport:
– Shuttle transfer (30 minutes) to town center (Bordeaux St Jean train station) >> Bergerac train station (by train).
www.bordeaux.aeroport.fr/en
www.30direct.com
Votre retour
If you have to come back to the start point:
- This return can be carry out by RandoVelo/Biking France: please contact us!
- A return transfer by train is possible and organised on your own. Please visit: www.sncf.com/en
Plan to go to the train station with your luggage (and your potential own bike)
(Personal bike return costs are on your responsibility)
– Sarlat train station >> Bergerac train station (by train).
– Sarlat >> Bergerac (by taxi).
If you have to return to Paris (city centre) / Paris Airports:
- This return can be carry out by RandoVelo/Biking France: please contact us!
- A return transfer by train is possible and organised on your own. Please visit: www.sncf.com/en
Plan to go to the train station with your luggage (and your potential own bike)
(Personal bike eturn costs are on your responsibility)
– Sarlat train station >> Bordeaux St Jean train station (by train) >> Paris Montparnasse train station (by TGV train).
– Sarlat train station >> Bordeaux St Jean train station (by train) >> Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 Station (by TGV train).
Close Airports:
– Toulouse airport: www.toulouse.aeroport.fr/en
– Bordeaux airport: www.bordeaux.aeroport.fr/en
