France - Dordogne self-guided cycling holiday in France

France Cycling Holidays - Dordogne Cycling Holiday

The Dordogne justifiably has a reputation as one of Europe’s most beautiful valleys. It’s also one of the most spectacular and fascinating parts of France. Perhaps ’the capital of prehistory’ too with many of the best examples of cave art and early settlement, but you also discover great castles, fortified towns and lovely villages.

Your circular cycling holiday starts and finishes in the beautiful medieaval town of Souillac, with its stunning 12th century Benedictine monastery. Next stop is the Gardens of Eyrignac (considered to be amongst the best in France ) prior to arriving in Salignac where you will be able to visit its castle. From Salignac you will cycle to the typical Dordogne village of St. Genies before heading to Les Eyzies de Tayac. Famous for its grottos you can make time to visit these during your time here as well as the chateaux village of Beynac perched high on nearby cliff-top. From Les Eyzies you cycle through Montignac and Sarlat prior to arriving at Vitrac, where you are able to visit the grottos of Cougnac and the fortified village of Domme that overlooks the Dordogne river. Your final day's cycling follows the river and passes by the chateaux of Verrignac as you return to Souillac.

This self guided holiday is available for daily departures for a minimum of two people. We book all your accommodation, transfer your luggage and then provide you with routes and maps for you to do the trails unguided.