• Road trip in the heart of the Causses du Quercy Regional Natural Park
  • Road trip in the heart of the Causses du Quercy Regional Natural Park
  • Road trip in the heart of the Causses du Quercy Regional Natural Park
  • Road trip in the heart of the Causses du Quercy Regional Natural Park
  • Road trip in the heart of the Causses du Quercy Regional Natural Park
  • Road trip in the heart of the Causses du Quercy Regional Natural Park
  • Road trip in the heart of the Causses du Quercy Regional Natural Park
  • Road trip in the heart of the Causses du Quercy Regional Natural Park
  • Road trip in the heart of the Causses du Quercy Regional Natural Park
  • Road trip in the heart of the Causses du Quercy Regional Natural Park
The Lot

Road trip in the heart of the Causses du Quercy Regional Natural Park

Réf : ZBKBLN

In summary

  • Sports
    Road cycling
  • Duration
    3 days
  • Level
    Intermediate

    Levels

    Road cycling
    Beginner
    For those who enjoy road cycling but ride infrequently. You wish to cover short distances, between 30 and 60 km per day. The routes involve some elevation gain (maximum 500m). You are capable of sustaining moderate effort for about 1 to 2 hours.
    Intermediate
    For regular road cyclists. You wish to ride 50 to 70 km per day. Routes may include steep climbs (up to 800 m) and faster descents, with a moderate total elevation gain. You are in good physical condition and capable of sustaining moderate to vigorous effort for 2 to 3 hours.
    Confirmed
    For those who ride road bikes for part of the year—roughly once a week—and wish to cover 70 to 90 km or more per day. The routes feature significant elevation gain (1,000m), with long climbs and technical descents. You are in good physical condition and capable of sustained effort for 3 to 5 hours or more.
    Advanced
    For those who ride road bikes very regularly and intensively for a large part of the year. You aim to cover 80 to 120 km (or more) per day. The routes feature significant elevation gain (1,500m), with long climbs and technical descents. You are in excellent physical condition and capable of sustaining intense effort for 3 to 5 hours or longer.
    Expert
    For cyclists with excellent fitness who ride long distances on the road once or twice a week. You aim to cover 130 km per day, tackling long, demanding stages. The routes feature challenging climbs and mountain passes, with significant elevation gain (2,000m). You are in peak physical condition and capable of sustaining intense effort for five hours or more while handling varied terrain.
  • Destination
    Occitanie / The Lot
  • Age
    From 18 - 80 years
  • CO₂-Emissions
    30.86 kg CO2
  • Type of stay
    This group trip is perfect for travelers who want to experience a sporting adventure with other enthusiasts and be guided.
    Type of stay
    In a group
  • Languages
    🇫🇷
    French
    🇬🇧
    English
    🇪🇸
    Spanish

In a few words

Immerse yourself in the heart of the Lot region for an exceptional cycling tour linking two iconic cities: Cahors and Rocamadour . This sporting journey begins on Friday afternoon with a 60km prologue , ideal for warming up before tackling the hills of the Causses du Quercy Regional Natural Park .


Designed for experienced cyclists , this demanding route requires a good level of fitness, with stages reaching up to 120 km and featuring challenging elevation gains . You will ride through wild and unspoiled landscapes, between limestone plateaus and verdant valleys.


To guarantee your comfort and complete freedom of movement, a support vehicle will transport your luggage. It will also handle the logistics of supplies and picnics, allowing you to travel light and focus solely on the stunning scenery and technical performance.


Enjoy an authentic and friendly experience , where sporting effort blends with the discovery of the Lot region's heritage. A stimulating challenge for cycling enthusiasts seeking to push their limits in a majestic natural setting.

The highlights

  • Unique route
  • Monitor/Guide
  • Support vehicle
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Sport

Level

Road cycling

Intermediate

Levels

Road cycling
Beginner
For those who enjoy road cycling but ride infrequently. You wish to cover short distances, between 30 and 60 km per day. The routes involve some elevation gain (maximum 500m). You are capable of sustaining moderate effort for about 1 to 2 hours.
Intermediate
For regular road cyclists. You wish to ride 50 to 70 km per day. Routes may include steep climbs (up to 800 m) and faster descents, with a moderate total elevation gain. You are in good physical condition and capable of sustaining moderate to vigorous effort for 2 to 3 hours.
Confirmed
For those who ride road bikes for part of the year—roughly once a week—and wish to cover 70 to 90 km or more per day. The routes feature significant elevation gain (1,000m), with long climbs and technical descents. You are in good physical condition and capable of sustained effort for 3 to 5 hours or more.
Advanced
For those who ride road bikes very regularly and intensively for a large part of the year. You aim to cover 80 to 120 km (or more) per day. The routes feature significant elevation gain (1,500m), with long climbs and technical descents. You are in excellent physical condition and capable of sustaining intense effort for 3 to 5 hours or longer.
Expert
For cyclists with excellent fitness who ride long distances on the road once or twice a week. You aim to cover 130 km per day, tackling long, demanding stages. The routes feature challenging climbs and mountain passes, with significant elevation gain (2,000m). You are in peak physical condition and capable of sustaining intense effort for five hours or more while handling varied terrain.
For regular road cyclists. You wish to ride 50 to 70 km per day. Routes may include steep climbs (up to 800 m) and faster descents, with a moderate total elevation gain. You are in good physical condition and capable of sustaining moderate to vigorous effort for 2 to 3 hours.

In figures

Road bike

  • Average duration/day: 4h30
  • Average distance/day: 94 km
  • Average daily elevation gain: 1600 m
  • Average daily descent: 1600 m
  • Predominant type of terrain : Road

Management

During this stay, a supervisor will be present to guide and assist you.
Band : 1 supervisor for 6 to 12 people
Languages ​​spoken:
🇫🇷
French
🇬🇧
English
🇪🇸
Spanish
Supervisor

Management

Security

Helmet required

Support vehicle

We drive in compliance with the highway code and with respect for other road users.
Learn more about supervision

Program

Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
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    Day 1

    • Activity Road bike
    • Duration of the activity 3h
    • Distance 60 km
    • Positive elevation gain 800 m
    • Negative elevation 800 m
    • Predominant type of terrain Road
    • Accommodation 2-star hotel
    • Breakfast not included
    • Lunch not included
    • Dinner included

    ☕ 2:00 PM: Welcome in Cahors with a welcome coffee to get acquainted.

    🚴 Prologue: A 60km loop with 800m of elevation gain to start this journey.

    🖼️ Panorama: Ascent of Mont Saint-Cyr to admire the breathtaking view of the Lot meander .

    📋 6:00 PM: Briefing session to discuss the technical details of the stay.

    🍽️ 7:30pm: Friendly dinner at the hotel to officially launch the adventure.

    Day 1

Note

This trip is for experienced cyclists. If you're capable of riding 100km with significant elevation gain, this trip won't be a problem for you.

The support vehicle is there to carry our luggage, as well as the picnic and supplies, so we're traveling light! The goal is to enjoy the route and the scenery, not to carry our suitcases!

Accommodation

During this stay, you will sleep in several different accommodations.

Access

Departure
Cahors, France
Day 1 : 14h00
End of stay
Cahors, France
Day 3 - 16h00

Shower available upon arrival

Go to the starting point

Access by train
Take the train tocahors
Access by car
Travel to the place of stay with parking available
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Price details

The price includes

  1. Accommodation: 2 nights in a hotel with full board
  2. Luggage transfers
  3. Supplies
  4. Professional and friendly staff!
  5. Mechanical assistance (we are talking about roadside assistance)
  6. Travel agent professional liability insurance
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The price does not include

  1. Transportation to the starting point of the stay
  2. Visits during the stages
  3. Personal expenses
  4. Bicycle rental (on request, approximately €60/day)
  5. cancellation insurance
  6. Assistance insurance, medical expenses and civil liability

Options

  1. Flex fare and insurance

Practical information

Specific formalities
Equipment
The Thomas team
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The Thomas team

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A specialist in outdoor sports based in Occitanie, our local partner is an agency run by passionate individuals dedicated to outdoor experiences. With over 10 years of expertise, its founder, a certified instructor, designs immersive trips focused on road cycling, gravel biking, trail running, and triathlon. The agency prides itself on offering unique, off-the-beaten-path routes that allow participants to discover the region's wildest terrain. Combining professionalism and on-the-ground expertise, the agency provides athletes of all levels with an unforgettable adventure in the heart of southern France.
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