Dordogne River Valley
By bike through the gorgeous Périgord.
Arrival in Mouleydier (cat.A) / Arrival to Bergerac (cat.B)
Mouleydier – Eyzies de Tayac (cat.A) /Bergerac – Le Bugue (cat.B)
approx. 50 km / approx. 55 kmToday is all about rivers! Starting from Bergerac you cycle on small hidden roads through characteristic villages, forests and across vast fields, along the course of the river Dordogne. Although today’s route is relatively hilly, a swim in Limeuil awaits you as a reward, at the confluence of the rivers Vézère and Dordogne!
The terrain today is again slightly hilly. Eyzies-de-Tayac is world capital of the prehistory! Keep your eyes peeled for the Neanderthals! Afterwards you cycle through cool valleys and along untouched rivers with ample trout in it. We recommend a visit to the Château de Commarque, before arriving in the medieval village Sarlat in the late afternoon.
Fabulous sights are on today’s programme: Monfort and its palace and the fortifications of Domme, a medieval town located approx. 300 metres above the river! Please take your time to explore the little alleyways and little squares of Sarlat on foot.
Palaces in all varieties! We recommend you start early today, since there is so much to see! After leaving Sarlat you return to the Dordogne-valley at La Roque-Gageac. Here you are spoilt for choice: Beynac Palace, Castelnau Palace, Marqueyssac Palace, Fayrac Palace or maybe Les Milandes Palace? Afterwards you proceed to Siorac-en-Périgord or Belvès.
Die Festungsanlage von Belvès hat es über all die Jahre geschafft, seinen Charme beizubehalten. Weiter geht es durch unberührte Landschaft und hübsche Ortschaften, bis Sie Beaumont du Périgord erreichen, eine englische Bastide des 13. Jahrhunderts, welche durch seine gewaltige Kirche überragt wird. Sie radeln durchs Couze-Tal, stets mit Blick aufs klare Wasser, vorbei an zahlreichen Mühlen, bis hin zum Château de Bannes, ein Meisterwerk mittelalterlicher Architektur, und dem Château de Lanquais.
Enjoy your final day and explore the vineyards of Bergerac and Monbazillac by bike. Once you are past the hills, the magnificent Château de Monbazillac awaits you. Sample the world-famous ‚Beerenauslese’ and marvel at the fantastic view over Bergerac and the valley!
Departure or extension
Tour character
You cycle mainly on quiet side roads. This cycling tour is moderate and perfectly suited for cyclists with a good basic fitness level.
| Season 1 01.04.2023 - 31.05.2023 11.09.2023 - 31.10.2023 daily arrival | Season 2 01.06.2023 - 10.09.2023 daily arrival | |
|---|---|---|
| Dordogne River Valley, 8 days, cat. A, FR-AQRBB-08A | ||
| Base price | 1,569.00 | 1,659.00 |
| Surcharge single room | 769.00 | 769.00 |
| Season 1 01.04.2023 - 31.05.2023 11.09.2023 - 31.10.2023 daily arrival | Season 2 01.06.2023 - 10.09.2023 daily arrival | |
|---|---|---|
| Dordogne River Valley, 8 days, cat. B, FR-AQRBB-08B | ||
| Base price | 949.00 | 989.00 |
| Surcharge single room | 349.00 | 349.00 |
Category A: 1x 5***** hotel, 4**** hotels, 1x 3*** hotel (French classification)
Category B: 2**- and 3*** hotels (French classification)
| Season 1 Apr 1, 2023 - May 31, 2023 Sep 11, 2023 - Oct 31, 2023 daily arrival | Season 2 Jun 1, 2023 - Sep 10, 2023 daily arrival | |
|---|---|---|
| Mouleydier | ||
| Double room p.P. | 149.00 | 149.00 |
| Surcharge single room | 99.00 | 99.00 |
| Season 1 Apr 1, 2023 - May 31, 2023 Sep 11, 2023 - Oct 31, 2023 daily arrival | Season 2 Jun 1, 2023 - Sep 10, 2023 daily arrival | |
|---|---|---|
| Bergerac | ||
| Double room p. P. | 69.00 | 69.00 |
| Surcharge single room | 39.00 | 39.00 |
Included:
- Accommodation in your selected category
- Breakfast
- Welcome briefing (English)
- Luggage transfer
- Detailed travel documents 1x per room (German, English)
- Rental of GPS-navigation device and GPS-data
- Service hotline
- Tourist tax
Optional:
- Bike rental, including rental bike insurance
Anreise / Parken / Abreise
- Bergerac train station
- Paris, Bordeaux and Toulouse airport
Hinweis:
- Further important information according to the package travel law can be found here!
