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Quercy Family Special Ref: FR010
7 days / 6 nights  
Price: £590pp (based on 2 people sharing)

Type: Hotel and Cycle holiday in France Self Guided: Self Guided cycling holiday in France Level: Cycling France - Level 1
Distance: approx 60 miles
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travel :

  • Fly to Rodez or Toulouse
  • Train to Figeac

Itinerary

The Family Tour can also be arranged with a daily mileage of approximately 16 miles. Price increases by £15pp

Day 1:

Arrive in the historic town of Figeac where you will be met and taken to your first overnight stop in Corn. The route can vary but generally as follows:

Day 2:

The route leads you by the gorgeous parts of the Célé Valley, surrounded by limestone cliffs and so well preserved, time seems to have had no effect, until you reach Marcilhac sur Célé. 10 miles.

Day 3:

Continuing along the Célé valley to Cabrerets gives the opportunity to explore the amazing cave paintings of Pech Merle, estimated to be up to 18,000 years old, and museum. 12 miles.

Day 4:

Today will lead you from the Célé Valley into the enchanting Lot Valley to Tour de Faure. You will visit St Cirq Lapopie, a famous village overlooking a bend in the Lot and perched on the edge of the cliff. The ancient houses rise up over the rocky slope protected by the 500-year-old church. 15 miles.

Day 5:

Continuing to explore the wonderful Lot valley, surrounded by limestone cliffs, brings you to Cajarc. Along this valley and the Célé Valley are amazing examples of houses and castles built directly into the face of the cliffs. 10 miles.

Day 6:

The route leads you to St Pierre Tourac and along the way you will enjoy fantastic views of castles and medieval villages. 10 miles.

Day 7:

Departure from Figeac.


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