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The Lot Valley by bike, from Agen to Cahors in 7 days

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Cycle the Lot Valley cycle route, a Grand Site d'Occitanie with some of France's most beautiful villages and exceptional landscapes.

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The Lot valley, from Agen to Cahors by bike


Explore the Lot valley by bike between Agen and Cahors. You can cycle through the vineyards and villages perched in the heart of Quercy. This cycling holiday offers you exceptional panoramas along the Lot river.

As you cycle through the Cahors vineyards, you will have the pleasure of visiting many medieval fortified villages.
You also take a gastronomic journey in Lot et Garonne by tasting melon from Quercy, tasting Cahors wine or even truffles. You are on the route of the Lot Valley cycle route, mainly on small roads with little traffic.

 

Highlights of the stay:

  • The Cahors vineyard
  • Saint-Cirq-Lapopie, one of the most beautiful villages in France
  • Puy l'Evêque
  • Villeneuve sur Lot
  • The Valentré bridge in Cahors
  • Panoramas over the Lot valley
  • The Garonne canal

 

Day 1: Arrival in Agen

You reach the first accommodation, a 3* hotel in the afternoon. If you arrive earlier, you can visit the city of Agen, its vibrant city center and admire the canal bridge. It is also the opportunity to stroll along the Canal de la Garonne.

 

Day 2: Agen to Temple sur Lot / 59 km

After the Agen canal bridge, you will join the greenway by bike to Buzet, crossing its vineyards. Ride along the Garonne canal to the Lot river. The town of Aiguillon is on the Lot Valley cycle route.

This cycling route invites you to discover the medieval bastides, the hillsides of orchards and the pretty villages to the Temple sur Lot.
Night in a 3* hotel and dinner included.

 

Day 3: From Temple sur Lot to Villeneuve sur Lot / 30 km

The Lot valley cycle route takes you to the bastide town of Villeneuve sur Lot via small shaded roads through apple and plum orchards. You can taste the Ente plum, which, when dried, becomes the famous Agen prune. On your cycle route in the Lot valley, you will cross ancient bridges and some of the most beautiful villages in France such as Pujols.
Night in Villeneuve sur Lot in a 3* hotel with dinner included.

 

Day 4: From Villeneuve sur Lot to Puy L'Evêque / 57 km

Today you drive through plum orchards towards the medieval village of Pujols. You can make stops in the beautiful hilltop villages of Monsempron-Libos and Fumel. If you are ready to take a little detour, you will have the pleasure of seeing the Château de Bonaguil, a former 13th century fortified castle.
Your bike ride ends in Puy l'Evêque, a unique and picturesque village built on a rocky promontory overlooking the Lot.
Night in hotel ***

 

Day 5: From Puy L’Evêque to Cahors / 57 km

You continue your journey = on the Lot valley cycle route between orchards and vineyards through magnificent panoramas. You can take breaks in the medieval towns of Belaye and Luzech in the heart of Quercy.
Your day ends in the city of art and history of Cahors.


To see on site :

  • The Valentré Bridge
  • St Etienne Cathedral
  • Medieval alleys
  • Boulevard Gambetta
  • The Cahors market on Wednesday and Saturday morning.

 

Day 6: Saint-Cirq-Lapopie loop / 60 km

Enjoy a beautiful cycle loop towards the jewel of the Lot valley: the village of St Cirq de Lapopie. This medieval village, elected as one of the most beautiful villages in France, is perched on a cliff above the valley. It has 13 historical monuments and a charming village with narrow streets and old houses.

Night and breakfast in a 4* hotel.

 

Day 7: End of your cycling trip in the Lot Valley

Your cycling trip ends after breakfast. You can book an extra night to enjoy a bit more this beautiful region.

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General informations :

  • 7 days and 6 nights
  • Accommodation comfort level: 3 and 4 * (local standards)
  • Prices for children: contact us.

The dates :

 

Achievable between April and October 2024.


Included :

  • Self-guided online tour
  • Assistance in the event of a breakdown (except puncture).
  • Dinners on days 2 and 3
  • Luggage transfer at each stage
  • A travel file (the road book in French or English with color maps and tourist documentation)
  • GPS navigation with smartphone application (Audio and visual), in addition to the traditional road book

Not included :

  • Transport to the place of departure
  • Personal expenses
  • Visits other than those included in the program.

The options :

  • VTC or VAE rental
  • Extra night (s) in Agen
  • Theft insurance for the rented bike
  • cancellation insurance

Levels:


1 2 3 4 5 6


Weather :


Soft sun, little wind and pleasant temperatures.

 

Technicality:


Cycling: 30 to 60 km per day or 4 to 5 hours of cycling per day
Partly marked itinerary, useful roadbook and map reading.

 


Additional nights:


An additional night is offered to you in Agen.

 

Meal :


- Breakfasts: generous (coffee, tea, chocolate, milk, butter, bread, jam, orange juice)
- Lunch: not included
- Dinner: included on days 2 and 3.

 

The bike :


- Rental bicycle: If you rent a bicycle, it will be given to you on the day of your arrival at the 1st hotel. A security deposit will be requested.
At the end of the tour, you will have to leave this bike at the last accommodation and notify reception. We will take care of his return.
We offer specific equipment for children, seats, small hitched bikes and trailers.

 

- Personal bicycle: We do not recommend bicycles with small tires. Hybrid bikes and mountain bikes are excellent. Remember to check your bicycle before setting off.
At the end of the tour, you will have to take care of your own bicycle. If you have rented a bicycle, it will be picked up at the hotel.

 

Assistance:


- Assistance in case of breakdown (except punctures for which we do not intervene)
- In case of bad weather or if you cannot cycle for one day, possibility of a direct journey to the next stage (paid service).


Luggage:


They are transported by a courier or by our team and limited to one piece of luggage per person (max. 20 kg).

 

Roadbook :

 

You'll receive travel documents with practical information before your departure by post, as well as access to our hiking application by e-mail. The documents include hotel and restaurant vouchers and luggage tags.

 

Transport:


- By train: SNCF TGV to Agen in around 3 hours from Montparnasse station. For more information on timetables, contact SNCF.
- By road: A10 and A62 / E72 motorways, exit 7. Paris is 700 km from Agen.

 

Your car :


A parking space is available at the first hotel, payable locally.

 

Cancellation insurance :


In order to guarantee the reimbursement of costs in the event of cancellation of your stay, you can take out cancellation insurance. To learn more about insurance, click here.

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