Périgord noir by bike

Cycling trip in the heart of Périgord Noir

From Sarlat la Canéda to the sacred city of Rocamadour via Les Eyzies de Tayac and Souillac, discover one of the most beautiful sites in France: the Périgord noir.
Cross the Vézère valley and the Dordogne valley by bike to discover the most beautiful villages in France such as the village of Roque-Gageac.
Return to prehistoric times via the greenways to the Lascaux caves. You will taste of the many specialties of the Périgord Noir region because it is also a gastronomic journey.

Highlights of the tour :

• Sarlat la Canéda, a medieval gem
• Prehistoric getaway along the Vézère valley
• The caves of Lascaux
• Sacred city of Rocamadour
• Medieval villages in the Dordogne valley.

Day 1: Arrival in Sarlat la Canéda

Sarlat is classified as a city of art and history from the 9th century with its winding streets and its large Benedictine abbey. This medieval city has the highest density of historical monuments classified or registered in the world. Take the time to explore this exceptional city.

Overnight in Sarlat la Canéda

Day 2: Sarlat - Les Eyzies - 25 km

If you haven't toured Sarlat, you can still enjoy the city before getting on the bikes to start your journey in the Dordogne. Take the opportunity to take a walk in its famous market. Then join the Vézère vValley and Les Eyzies by bike. On your route, you will find many caves, deposits or shelters under rocks.
Discover the world wonders of cave art in Les Eyzies for a unique encounter with Homo Sapiens.
Overnight in Les Eyzies.

 Day 3: Les Eyzies - Sarlat - 25 to 45 km

There are two options for this day's cycling to the famous Lascaux cave:

• Short option of 25 km with return to Sarlat via a new route.
• 45 km long option passing through Lascaux to visit the Lascaux caves.

The Lascaux cave is a prehistoric masterpiece containing paintings and engravings depicting signs and animals. Discovered in 1940, it is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Overnight in Sarlat.

 
Day 4: Sarlat - Souillac - 30 to 52 km

You leave Sarlat by bike via a greenway on a former railway line along the Dordogne valley to Cazoulès near Souillac. You ride on a safe and easy route through a varied landscape between forests and small villages.
By choosing the long option, you can visit the village of La Roque-Gageac and even reach Beynac or Dommes by bike.
Overnight in Souillac.

 
Day 5: Rocamadour loop tour - 42 km

Discover the wonders of Périgord Noir by bike by making this loop to reach the sacred city of Rocamadour, an essential stopover. This medieval cliff-top town overlooks the Alziou canyon. It is also a high place of pilgrimage on the road to St Jacques de Compostela.
In Rocamadour, do not miss the Saint Sauveur basilica, the Saint Amadour crypt and its Notre-Dame chapel which houses the Black Virgin.
Overnight in Souillac.

 
Day 6: End of the Dordogne bike trip

Your stay ends after breakfast. Don't hesitate to extend your visit by reserving an extra night.

General information :

• 6 days and 5 nights
• Standard version : 3 * hotels
• Prices for children: contact us.

The dates 2025 :
 
Daily departure between April and October.

 
Included :

• 5 nights with breakfasts
• Tourist taxes
• Luggage transfer from one hotel to the other
• Access to our GPS app
• Assistance in the event of a breakdown (except puncture).

Not included :

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

The options :

• Standard bike or ebike rental
• Canoe trip down on the Dordogne (3 to 4 hours of canoeing, including departure from and return to Sarlat)
• Return transfer from Souillac to Sarlat 
• Extra night (s) in Sarlat
• Theft insurance for the rented bike
• Cancellation insurance

Level:
 
1 2 3 4 5 6

 
Weather :
 
Soft sun, little wind and pleasant temperatures.

 
Technicality:
 
Cycling: 25 to 52 km per day or 2 to 5 hours of cycling per day
Partly marked itinerary, useful roadbook and map reading.
 
 
Meal :
 
- Breakfasts: buffet
- Lunch: not included
- Dinner: not included.

 
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. 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. 

 
Assistance:
 
- Assistance in case of breakdown (except punctures for which we do not intervene)

 
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 vouchers and luggage tags.

 
Transport :
 
- By train: journey from Paris in 6 hours with changes, information from SNCF
- By road: 5h30 drive by motorway.
 
 
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.