Cycle through delightful villages and rural scapes unique to this part of France
Enjoy the magnificent Dordogne scenery

Cycling Tour Dordogne

Duration
7 days
Site savings
$36
From
$3,468 USD

This 7-day cycle tour of the Dordogne is a moderate level tour that has become a very popular French route, and for good reason! The region of Dordogne has a lot to share, not only about the long and chequered history of France, but also about the geography of Europe and how the continent was formed and shaped. Discover this fascinating region whilst marveling at the beauty of hilltop castles and underground caves, between tastings of world-class wines and cuisine, and even a canoe ride along the Dordogne river itself.

  • Category
    Cultural & Historical
  • Type
    Fully Guided
  • Duration
    7 days
  • Culture Level
    Familiar
  • Skill Level
    2 - Novice
  • Activity Level
    3 - Active
  • Elevation
    2 - Moderate
  • Terrain
    Agricultural
  • Distance
    164.7 miles
  • Avg. Daily Distance
    27.3 miles
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Tour de Vines
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  • Where does the tour start and end?

    The tour starts in Brive la Gaillard, the closest airport is just 20 km (12.4 mi) away and is Brive-Souillac Airport (BVE).

    The tour ends in the village of Lacave, which is 30 km (18.6 mi) from Brive-Souillac Airport.

  • How long is the tour? How many days cycling?

    The tour is 7 days long with 6 days riding.

  • What's the tour like?

    This cycle tour of the Dordogne is a moderate level tour that has become a very popular French cycling tour, and for good reason! The region of Dordogne has a lot to say not only about the long and chequered history of France, but also about the geography of Europe and how the continent was formed and shaped. The tour covers approx 40-50 km (24.8-31 mi) per day and includes an optional canoe ride.

  • If I'm traveling on my own, do I have to pay more?

    If you wish to have your own room then a single supplement is payable.

  • Is there any car parking available?

    If you have a vehicle the tour operator can arrange secure parking for your car and return you to it after the tour.

  • What are the arrangements with food?

    All evening meals are included, and restaurants are carefully selected for cuisine and ambience; the tour operator favours those with a strong regional flavor. All meals include a starter, main course and dessert; some will have an additional cheese course. The tour operator is happy to arrange for the restaurants to cater for specific dietary requirements, allergies, etc. Wine is also included with the meals, again favouring the local appellations of which there are so many! Breakfasts are included, usually continental, although many hotels will provide a buffet-style breakfast. Lunch is not included as different people have different requirements, but the tour operator will suggest restaurants for lunch.

  • Is a bike included?

    Yes, the tour operator provides lightweight alloy framed Trek ‘hybrid’ touring bicycles with 24 indexed gears, fully equipped with lock, pump and toolkit (although the guides will generally be on hand to fix punctures and minor mechanical problems). For carrying the items you might need during the day (camera, wallet, windbreaker etc.) a capacious handlebar bag is fitted, which also features a large map pocket. These clip on and off the bike in a flash so that you can always take your valuables with you when off the bike. The bikes are meticulously maintained and the tour operator keeps a wide range of sizes; female specific saddles are also available.

    The tour operator also carries rain capes should they be required (but hopefully not!). For certain tours, they also have available 27-speed drop-handlebar race-style bikes, and tandems may also be available on certain tours by special request.

  • Is a helmet included?

    The tour operator does not provide helmets automatically, as they find people prefer their own if they want to wear one, and sizing and fit is quite personal; however, they always have helmets available for use.

  • What are the guides and support like?

    You will have two guides on every tour; one cycling with the group and one in the minibus which will follow the group. The bus carries all luggage not required for the day's ride and will always be available for anyone at any point during the day. If for instance, you want to take a day off the bike, or if a particular day seems a little hard, the bus will take you for as long or as little as you wish it to.

    To ensure maximum flexibility for all riders, everybody is provided with detailed route maps for each day, and both guides are easily contactable by mobile phone. The guides are enthusiastic experts on the local area and will be able to sort out any problems or special requests that you might have.

  • Is there a minimum age?

    Yes, 18 is the minimum age for the tour.

  • What's the maximum group size?

    The tours are kept to a small size of just 16 participants.

Overall Rating:
5.0/5
Bruce and Patti
(Review obtained from Tour Operator)

We just wanted to take this opportunity to send a big THANK YOU for a wonderful trip. I know that it is very difficult to put all that together but I thought we had a great group and everything from the riding to the wonderful places to stay and the food were exceptional.