![]() Option : You can decide to take a longer itinerary (with more elevation) going to the Chateau of Commarque (open to public), facing the Chateau de Laussel (private).ĭinner on your own in Sarlat where you have plenty of options. You will stay at a charming hotel in the center of the old town of Sarlat. Sarlat is one of the only towns in France which has kept its 14th century influence! If you happen to be there on Wednesday or Saturday morning, do not miss the wonderful local market. Since today is a short ride but your destination has plenty to offer, we recommend getting an early start to give you plenty of time to visit the charming town of Sarlat, a medieval town built around a large Benedictine abbey of Carolingian origin. Option 1 : 15 Miles /- 24 Km Elevation Gain: 385 meters Option 2 : 18 Miles / 29 Km Elevation gain : 620 meters The most famous painting, a mural of five bison was discovered accidentally in 1966 while the scientists were cleaning the cave.ĭinner and breakfast included. The paintings found here date back to 17000 BC, during the Magdalenien period. The cave was forgotten until the 19th century. Prehistoric men living in the Dordogne Valley first settled in the Font de Gaume around 25,000 BC. Take some time to visit the Font de Gaume, which hosts a collection of prehistoric cave paintings. Your first ride will take you to Les Eyzies, capital of Prehistory, where Cro Magnon men were discovered. Day 2 : From Tremolat to Les Eyziesģ2 Miles / 51 Km Elevation Gain: 636 meters You can either relax by the pool before your orientation.ĭinner included tonight. From Paris you will take the train to Bergerac and then we will provide a taxi transfer to Trémolat/Mauzac. Flat pedals are included (toe straps on request) – you are welcome to bring your own clipless pedalsĪrrival in Trémolat.Under seat bag containing : Toolkit / Tire levers / Patch kit / 2 spare tubes.Flat pedals are included (toe straps on request).Handlebar bag containing: Toolkit / Tire levers / Patch kit.Rear pannier containing : Helmet / Lock / pump / 2 spare tubes. ![]() Hybrid & Electric bike rental : Your bike comes with 2 bags (1 rear pannier + 1 front pannier) so you can easily carry your stuff during your ride. Upgraded Hotels available for additional cost.You will find all information needed with our team support in your roadbook. 4 dinners are not included, which gives you the opportunity to explore regional cuisine on your own.Carbon Road Bike Rental €160 per person.Technical and emergency support available at all times.Detailed ROAD BOOK, including details maps, touristic information, step by step itinerary and cue sheets. ![]() Orientation in person with our local guide.Hybrid bike rental included (Road bikes and e bikes available for additional cost).Taxi transfer from Bergerac to Tremolat/Mauzac included.Daily breakfast at each hotel, 3 dinners included.7 nights of accommodation in superior hotels of charm with private shower and/or bath.You will follow pilgrimage routes, drawn during the 12th and the 13th centuries, riding from centuries old stone-built houses to villages from the Middle Ages, and from shepherds huts – unchanged from prehistoric times – to troglodyte houses built onto the cliff. Here, every step takes you to a visible trace of human history. Our route will take you through beautiful and varied scenery along country roads built generations ago. ![]() The opulent Dordogne valley is rich with countless grandiose and spectacular sites such as castles and fortresses, villages built into the cliff and caves with amazing rock formations. Some of the most charming villages of France are found in the Dordogne region. The prehistoric sites, such as Lascaux cave, (which is inscribed on the World Heritage List), testify to millenniums of human history and are exceptional in both quality and quantity. You’ll also explore the Vézère River valley, famous for prehistoric sites, including caves and troglodyte dwellings. The Dordogne is thought by many to be the most beautiful river in France. Our Dordogne Bike Tours are Self Guided Bike tours that offer the best in a French cycling vacation: history, castles, beautiful vistas, quiet country roads, and world-renowned cuisine and wine. ![]()
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