+33(0)2 54 78 62 52Dordogne bike tour
- Rocamadour: the sacred city is clinged to the cliff
- The wealthy landscapes of the Dordogne and Vézère Valley
- Sarlat and its typical medieval lanes
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Reference : DO1
Difficulty : Sustained
Round trip
From March to November
Departure: daily
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Your cycling tour in Perigord:
An escapade alongside majestic rivers to discover Quercy and its way of life, the fabulous town of Rocamadour built into the Cliffside and the black Perigord (Périgord noir) area with its beautiful landscapes.
Travel along the deeply embanked Dordogne and Vézère rivers and their numerous castles that line this historical route.
Day 1 : Arrival in Souillac
Don’t miss a visit to the 7th century Benedictine Monastery built by St Eloi and its magnificent abbey church.
Day 2 : Souillac - Rocamadour | 21 km or 28 km
An itinerary along the Ouysse Valley. The many visits include Rocamadour which used to be one of the most famous Christian pilgrimage destinations. Make the most of the fabulous panoramic views offered by the Belvederes.
Day 3 : Rocamadour - Gourdon | 33 km
A ride through forest and hills in the Regional Nature Park called “The Causse du Quercy” with the possibility to visit the charming little church “Notre Dame des Neiges” before reaching the medieval city of Gourdon.
Day 4 : Gourdon - La Roque Gageac | 25 km
Leaving the Cougnac grottos, ride to the Dordogne Valley to discover a wide range of castles and fortified towns overlooking the river, as well as the superb village of Domme. Stop in La Roque Gageac, a magnificent old river harbour pressed up against the cliff.
Day 5 : La Roque Gageac - Les Eyzies | 30 km or 54 km
A magical ride along the meandering Dordogne river leads to the unforgettable Château de Beynac, the “sublime point of the valley”, perched on a rocky peak, or to the typical village of Limeuil. You also have the possibility of discovering the Proumeyssac chasm, one of the deepest chasms in Europe.
Day 6 : Les Eyzies - Sarlat | 54 km (or 26 km not passing via Lascaux)
On the long version of this stage, from Les Eyzies nicknamed “Prehistory capital”, you will enjoy the beautiful landscape up to Montignac in order to visit the well known Lascaux grottos which are one of the most important prehistoric sites thanks to their numerous prehistorical paintings and caves.
Incursion in the Sarladais country to join the famous medieval town of Sarlat. This city is also well known by gourmets for its delicious local products, such as duck ‘foie gras’, truffles and its market where you can smell, taste and discover all these treasures.
If the stage ‘Les Eyzies – Sarlat (54 km) is too long, you can add a night halfway and stay in the nice town of Montignac (it means 2 stages of around 27 km each).
Thanks to this extra night in Montignac you have plenty of time to visit Lascaux grottos.
Day 7 : Sarlat - Souillac | 31 km
A day ride on a former railway track transformed into a long and very pleasant cycling path. Way back to Souillac along the banks of the Dordogne river overlooked by the Chateau de Fenelon, a chateau from the 15th century covered with Lauzes (stone rooffing) settled in a green and quiet scenery.
Departure at the end of the stage.
Possibility to book an extra night in Souillac.
Select your category
- from March 1st to 31st
from November 1st to 30th - Departure: daily
375 € / pers.*
630 € / pers.*
375 € / pers.*
630 € / pers.*
- from April 1st to October 31st
- Departure: daily
375 € / pers.*
630 € / pers.*
375 € / pers.*
630 € / pers.*
Category's details
• 6 nights with breakfasts (accommodation in a two-person bedroom)
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1 dinner (drinks not included)
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Luggage transport during the bike stages
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Equipped cycle rental for 6 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
• 5 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 (6 nights included)
• 6 nights with breakfasts (accommodation in a two-person bedroom)
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1 dinner (drinks not included)
•
Luggage transport during the bike stages
•
Equipped cycle rental for 6 days
•
1 travel folder (per room) including colour maps
•
Digital routes (GPX tracks)
•
City taxes
•
Hotline 7 days a week
• 5 dinners / Lunches / Drinks
•
Tickets to attractions, tours of attractions, tasting
•
Optional insurances (Cancellation Insurance OR Tranquility Insurance)
•
Single room supplement (6 nights included)
from 3 to 11 years old : - 20%
from 12 to 15 years old : - 10%
(Only if the triple or quadruple rooms are occupied by 2 adults minimum )
According to the category(price per person)
(including 5 dinners – excluding drinks)
(accommodation in a two-person bedroom)
+ 75 € / pers.
+ 55 € / pers.*
+ 75 € / pers.
+ 53 € / pers.*
(including : 1 extra night's accommodation in a two-person bedroom / 1 breakfast / map and GPX files / 1 day cycle rental - VTC hybrid bike / luggage transfer)
+ 145 € / pers.
+ 75 € / pers.*
+ 230 € / pers.
+ 110 € / pers.*
from 0 to 2 years old : - 90% / from 3 to 11 years old : - 20% / from 12 to 15 years old : - 10%
(Only if the triple or quadruple rooms are occupied by 2 adults minimum )
Extras
If you bring your own bike.
(in the case of a single person per booking)
Your accommodation
Please note that 2 accommodations will be on the same level as the standard category: a 3* hotel and a guest house.
Your cycle hire
OPEN or CLOSED frame
- 2 rear panniers
- map holder
- 1 repair kit
- 1 lock
Helmet not provided
UNIVERSAL FRAME
- 2 rear panniers
- map holder
- 1 repair kit
- 1 lock
Helmet not provided
- 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.
> How to arrive in Souillac
> Return
Your journey
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 Souillac – Rocamadour (short version) : 21 km / elevation gain : 394m / elevation loss : 322m
- stage Souillac – Rocamadour (long version) : 28 km / elevation gain : 524m / elevation loss : 452m
- stage Rocamadour – Gourdon : 33 km / elevation gain : 756m / elevation loss : 688m
- stage Gourdon – La Roque-Gageac : 25 km / elevation gain : 366m / elevation loss : 528m
- stage La Roque-Gageac – Les Eyzies (short version) : 30 km / elevation gain : 350m / elevation loss : 352m
- stage La Roque Gageac – Les Eyzies (long version) : 54 km / elevation gain : 598m / elevation loss : 602m
- 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
- stage Sarlat – Souillac : 31 km / elevation gain : 271m / elevation loss : 334m
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.
How to arrive in Souillac
By train:
Paris Austerlitz train station >> Souillac train station (about 5h by train).
For more information, do not hesitate to visit : www.sncf.com/en
By plane:
- From Roissy CDG airport:
– RER B >> Paris centre – stop ‘Chatelet Les Halles >> Metro line 1 + line 10 >> Austerlitz train station >> Souillac train station (by train).
www.parisaeroport.fr/en/passengers/access/paris-charles-de-gaulle/public-transport
www.transilien.com/en
www.ratp.fr/en/plans-lignes
- From Orly airport:
– Taxi transfer to Austerlitz train station >> Souillac train station (by train).
– Bus shuttle (Orly Bus): from Orly Sud >> Paris centre – stop ‘Denfert Rochereau’ >> Metro line 6 + line 5 >> Austerlitz train station >> Souillac train station (by train).
http://aeroportorly.paris/orlybus.php
– Orly Val (automatic metro: from Orly Sud or Orly Ouest >> Paris – stop ‘Antony’ >> RER B – stop ‘Denfert Rochereau’ >> Metro line 6 + line 5 >> Austerlitz train station >> Souillac train station (by train).
http://aeroportorly.paris/orlyval.php
- From Beauvais airport:
– Taxi transfer to Austerlitz train station >> Souillac train station (by train).
– Bus shuttle >> Paris – stop‘Porte Maillot’ >> Metro line 1 + line 10 >> Austerlitz train station >> Souillac train station (by train).
www.aeroportparisbeauvais.com/en/acces-et-transports/navettes
- From Toulouse Blagnac airport:
– Bus shuttle « Tisseo » direction ‘Gare routière’ – stop Toulouse Matabiau train station >> Souillac train station (by train).
www.tisseo.fr/en/airport-shuttle
- From Bordeaux-Mérignac airport:
– Shuttle transfer (30 minutes) to town center: Bordeaux St Jean train station >> Montauban Ville Bourbon train station or Brive la Gaillarde train station >> Souillac train station (by train).
www.bordeaux.aeroport.fr/en
www.30direct.com
Return
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)
– Souillac train station >> Paris Austerlitz train station (train station).
Close Airports:
– Toulouse airport: www.toulouse.aeroport.fr/en
– Bordeaux airport: www.bordeaux.aeroport.fr/en
– Poitiers airport: www.poitiers.aeroport.fr/en
Trip overall rating : / 7 testimonials
Canada
travel date: 02 July 2023.
We are back from the trip and can’t thank you enough for organizing everything for us. Everything went perfectly, amazing country to ride through and the food especially was unbelievable. The hotel meal in Gourdon was probably the best meal any of us have ever had and will be talking about it for a long time. The weather was a little on the hot side so the swims in the river were much appreciated.
England
travel date: 10 May 2023.
Daily routes of good length through lovely countryside and beautiful towns and villages. Good to have GPX routing. Good hotels in centre of towns.
Australia
travel date: 03 May 2023.
Very good ebikes made the cycling easy. Overall, accommodation and food was very good.
France
travel date: 04 September 2022.
Excellent séjour et parcours ! Une offre d’hôtels et de restaurants de grande qualité et des merveilleux villages à découvrir en toute liberté ! Le plaisir de faire du sport, du tourisme, et de bons restaurants ! Le rêve !
France
travel date: 21 August 2022.
Organisation sans faille circuits bien pensés hôtels bien situes
Angleterre
travel date: 16 July 2022.
Well organised trip, worked out perfectly. Hotels in the centre of each destination, with excellent restaurants.
Spain
travel date: 20 April 2022.
Yesterday I came back home after a week riding in Dordogne. It was a very good week and I really enjoyed everything…landscapes, hotels, food, wine, etc. … Everything was very well organised. Thank you so much to all Rando-Velo team. For sure, we’ll recommend such experience to our customers and friends
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