The Lot Valley by bike, from Agen to Cahors in 6 days

The Lot Valley Cycle Route

Would you like to explore the beautiful Lot valley, Agen, Cahors or even Villeneuve sur Lot? This cycling trip is for you! It offers exceptional landscaped panoramas along the Lot river. While crossing the Cahors vineyard, you can admire and visit many fortified and even hilltop villages.
It is also a gastronomic journey that awaits you in the Lot et Garonne with tasting of Quercy melon, Cahors wine or even truffles. You are on the Lot Valley cycle route route, mainly on small roads.

Highlights of the stay:

• The Cahors vineyard
• Puy l'Evêque
• Villeneuve sur Lot
• The Valentré bridge in Cahors
• Panoramas over the Lot valley
• The Garonne canal

Day 1: Arrival in Agen

Arrival at the hotel. Don't hesitate to come earlier to enjoy the city of Agen. You can visit the dynamic city center of the prune capital, admire its canal bridge or take a stroll along the Garonne.

Overnight in Agen.

Day 2: Agen - Le Temple sur Lot - 59 km

Cross the Agen canal bridge by bike to join the greenway to Buzet, discovering its vineyards. You will cycle along the Garonne canal to the Lot river. From Aiguillon, you are on the Lot Valley cycle route. You can stop to admire the medieval bastides, the hillsides of orchards and the pretty villages along the route to the Temple sur Lot.

Dinner and overnight in Le Temple sur Lot.

Day 3: Le Temple sur Lot - Villeneuve sur Lot - 30 km

The cycle route guides you to the bastide town of Villeneuve sur Lot through small shaded roads through apple and plum orchards. This is the famous Ente plum, which, when dried, becomes Agen's prune. On your cycling route in the Lot valley, you will cross ancient bridges and villages elected most beautiful villages in France such as Pujols.

Dinner and overnight in Villeneuve sur Lot.

Day 4: Villeneuve sur Lot - Puy L'Evêque - 57 km

Cross the plum orchards then the medieval village of Pujols continuing your route on the cycle route. You can visit the beautiful hilltop villages of Monsempron-Libos and Fumel. If you are ready to take a little detour, you can visit the Château de Bonaguil, a former 13th century fortified castle.
Your cycling tour ends in Puy l'Evêque, a unique and picturesque village built on a rocky promontory overlooking the Lot.

Overnight in Puy l’Evêque.

Day 5: Puy L’Evêque - Cahors - 57 km

You ride on the Lot valley cycle route which winds between orchards and vineyards and offers superb panoramas. You cross the medieval towns of Belaye and Luzech in the heart of Quercy.
Your day ends in the city of art and history of Cahors and its famous medieval bridge.

To see on site :

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

Overnight in Cahors.

Day 6: Cahors

End of the tour after breakfast. You can book an extra night in Cahors.

General Information:

• 6 days and 5 nights
• Accommodation comfort level: 2, 3 and 4* hotels
• Child rates: contact us

2026 Dates:

Departures daily from April to October

Supplement for Saturday departures

Included:

• 5 nights with breakfasts
• Dinners on days 2 and 3
• Luggage transfer between each accommodation
• Access to the GPS app
• 7 days a week telephone assistance 

Not included:

• Transport to the departure point
• Dinners other than on days 2 and 3
• Lunches and drinks
• Personal expenses
• Tourist taxes (to be paid on site)
• Visits
• Parking
• Anything not specified in the "included" section

Options:

• Standard bike or electric bike rental (additional charge if only one bike is rented)
• Additional night(s) in Agen or Cahors
• Private return transfer from Cahors to Agen with or without personal bicycle (max 4 people per vehicle)
• Saturday departure supplement
• Theft insurance for the rented bike
• Multi-risk cancellation insurance

Level :
1 2 3 4 5 6

Climate:

Gentle sunshine, little wind, and pleasant temperatures.

Technical details:

• 30 to 60 km per day, 3 to 6 hours of cycling
• Partly marked itinerary

Bibliography:

Lot valley by bike with Chamina

Meals:

• Breakfast: Buffet (coffee, tea, hot chocolate, bread, milk, butter, jam, orange juice)
• Lunch: Not included
• Dinner: Included on days 2 and 3 (on Sunday the restaurant is located 2.5 km).

The bike:

• Rental bikes: If you rent a bicycle, it will be given to you on the day of your arrival at the first hotel. At the end of the tour, you must leave the bicycle at the last accommodation and notify reception. We will arrange its return.
• Personal bikes: We do not recommend bikes with small tires. Hybrid and mountain bikes are excellent. Remember to check your bicycle before setting off. At the end of the tour, you will be responsible for your own bicycle.

Assistance:

7 days a week assistance (except punctures, which are not covered).

Luggage:

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

Roadbook:

You will receive your roadbook with luggage tags by mail before your departure. 

Transport:

• By plane: Bordeaux Airport
• By train: Agen train station
• By road: Paris is 700 km from Agen.

Multirisk Cancellation insurance:
To guarantee reimbursement in the event of cancellation of your stay, you may take out our multirisk cancellation insurance. Click here for more information.