Itinerary
- Day 1
Bergerac
You'll arrive in Bergerac and get oriented at your hotel where your bike will be waiting. After that, you can explore the historic city on foot, wandering through the charming streets and checking out local spots like the Maison des Vins to get a feel for the region's wine culture. This gives you a chance to settle in before heading out on the bike tomorrow.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Bike delivery and orientation at hotel
- Orientation in person with local guide
Optional Activities
- Visit Maison des Vins (local wine house)
- Explore historic city of Bergerac
Landmarks Maison des Vins - Day 2
Bergerac to St Sauveur
Today's a challenging ride with plenty of climbing. You'll head toward Les Cingles de Tremolat to catch the viewpoint, then continue on scenic routes through St Sauveur and the surrounding forests. The terrain is hilly but the views make it worthwhile. By evening you'll have covered some real distance through the Black Perigord.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided cycling tour to Les Cingles de Tremolat viewpoint
- Bike rental
Landmarks Les Cingles de Tremolat - Day 3
Audrix to Les Eyzies
Start the morning with an easier route through Audrix, then the terrain changes as you cycle down to Le Bugue. From there you'll visit the Gouffre de Proumeyssac before arriving in Les Eyzies, which is basically the center for prehistoric discoveries in the region. Spend the afternoon and evening exploring the town and its museums. The Font de Gaume grotto is worth seeing if you have the energy after cycling.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided cycling tour
- Bike rental
Optional Activities
- Visit Gouffre de Proumeyssac cave
- Visit Font de Gaume grotto (cave with prehistoric polychrome paintings)
- Explore Les Eyzies museums and prehistoric sites
Landmarks Gouffre de Proumeyssac Font de Gaume Les Eyzies - Day 4
Les Eyzies to Montignac and Back
Head out early this morning because you're doing a longer cycling day to make time for Lascaux 2 near Montignac. The original cave isn't open, but the replica is an exact reproduction and worth the trip. You'll pass through nice villages like St Leon sur Vezere on the way. After exploring the cave, cycle back to Les Eyzies for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided cycling tour
- Bike rental
Optional Activities
- Visit Lascaux 2 (replica of Lascaux cave with prehistoric paintings)
Landmarks Lascaux 2 Montignac St Leon sur Vezere - Day 5
Les Eyzies to Sarlat
Ride to Sarlat, a medieval town with cobbled streets and old stone buildings that really represents 14th-century France. The town grew around a large Benedictine abbey, and you'll get a sense of that history walking around. Your hotel sits right in the historical center, so you can explore the old town on foot after checking in.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided cycling tour
- Bike rental
Optional Activities
- Explore Sarlat's medieval architecture and heritage sites
- Visit Sarlat Cathedral (dedicated to Saint Sacerdos)
Landmarks Sarlat Cathedral Sarlat - Day 6
Sarlat Countryside
Today's a rolling ride through quiet country roads with moderate hills. Stop by the Chateau of Monfort to see this notable site, then continue through the rural countryside. Later, cycle back to Sarlat using the bike path, which gives you a more relaxed pace to enjoy the landscape and wind down.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided cycling tour of countryside
- Bike rental
Optional Activities
- Visit Chateau of Monfort
Landmarks Chateau of Monfort - Day 7
Sarlat to La Roque Gageac and Beynac
Cycle through several charming villages, including la Roque Gageac, which is officially labeled one of France's most beautiful villages. This cliffside village along the river has an exotic garden and an old troglodyte fort to explore. Just a few miles away is Beynac with its imposing castle that was actually besieged by Richard the Lion Heart. Both are worth stopping to see.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided cycling tour
- Bike rental
Optional Activities
- Visit La Roque Gageac's Exotic Garden
- Explore La Roque Gageac's troglodyte fort
- Visit Beynac Castle
Landmarks La Roque Gageac Beynac Castle - Day 8
Departure
After breakfast, you'll depart Bergerac and head to the train station. Trains run regularly to Paris and throughout France, so you have good options for continuing your journey depending on where you're headed next.
- Meals
- Breakfast
