Discover the Dordogne E-Bike Tour

Day 1: Arrival in Agen
Day 2: Agen - Villeneuve sur Lot,  28 mi. (45 km)
Day 3: Villeneuve - Monpazier, 31 mi. (50 km)
Day 4: Montpazier - Siorac ou Lecoux (bastides of Périgord),  28 mi. (45 km)
Day 5: Siorac ou Lecoux - Sarlat, châteaux and the most beautiful villages of France, 31 mi. (50 km)
Day 6: Loop in the heart of prehistory, 28 mi. (45 km)
Day 7: Departure

All distances are approximate. Due to circumstances beyond control, weather conditions, or provisions issued by local authorities, therefore the itinerary may be subject to some changes before and/or during your holiday. For example, along the way you may find temporary deviations/detours caused by roadwork, In this case, please follow the directions posted on site.

Day 1: Arrival in Agen
Arrival in Agen and check-in to your 3* hotel. Agen is located halfway between Bordeaux and Toulouse in southwest France and is probably best known for its prunes, dried from local plums and steeped in brandy. You will receive the tour package with instructions and the essentials to have a successful tour such as a road book with route descriptions, maps, and helpful tourist information.

Preferred accommodation: Hotel Agen Stim'Otel

 Day 2: Agen - Villeneuve sur Lot, 28 mi. (45 km)
Leaving Agen, you will cycle on beautiful country roads to the medieval bastide, or fortified town, of Villeneuve-sur-Lot. En route, take the time to visit the Foie Gras museum, if you are into that, if not, be sure, though to be open to the incredible gastronomic experience that is possible in this region featuring robust red wines and a savory cuisine flavored with truffles and wild mushrooms! You pass through  Penne d' Agenais, one of the most beautiful villages in France. Dinner included.

Preferred accommodation: Hôtel Moulin de Madame

Day 3: Penne d'Agenais - Monpazier, 31 mi. (50 km)
Today, the itinerary will take you to the bastide of Monflaniquin, another classified "most beautiful village of France" destination. You will then cycle through the woods and forest to reach the fortress of Gavaudun, the borderline between the Perigord and the Lot Valley area, after which, you then pedal to Biron and its fortified castle. As you finish your cycling today, you will pedal through a typical Perigord landscape, through forests of chestnut and oak, bordered by stone walls, to reach the beautiful medieval bastide of Monpazier. Dinner included.

Preferred accommodation: Hôtel Edward 1er

Day 4: Montpazier – Siorac ou Lecoux (bastides towns of Périgord), 28 mi. (45 km)
Today's itinerary is the Route des Bastides, featuring these 13th-century English fortifications and remarkable religious monuments. You will have the opportunity to enjoy the Cloister of Cadouin, a Unesco World Heritage Site. The day ends in the Black Périgord, or Périgord Noir.  The name originates from the black soil, truffles, and dark oak forests that once covered this cliff-pocked land. Even the name is mystical. Dinner included. 

Preferred accommodation: Auberge de la Petite Reine 

Day 5: Siorac ou Lecoux - Sarlat, châteaux and the most beautiful villages of France, 26 mi. (42 km)
Immerse yourself in the heart of black Périgord and discover the most beautiful castles in the valley. Les Milandes, Castelnaud, or Beynac await. You will cycle along the Dordogne through some beautiful medieval villages of France. Located on the north bank of the river and backed by steep cliffs, the La Roque-Gageac along the Dordogne River will amaze you. You overnight in the gastronomic capital of the Black Perigord, Sarlat, where you can enjoy the regional cuisine!

Preferred accommodation: Hôtel le Compostelle

Day 6: Sarlat - Les Eyzies – Sarlat, loop in the heart of prehistory, 28 mi. (45 km)
You have a few options today! You can cycle through the heart of the Vezere Valley, the land of prehistory. Depending on your preferences, you can discover numerous treasures through caves, deposits or rock shelters. If you want some time off the bike, you can stroll through the town at your leisure or canoe on the Dordogne River for a supplement of €30. Departure is directly from the hotel! 

Preferred accommodation: Hôtel le Compostelle

Day 7: Departure
Departure at check-out time or extend your stay!

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You will be accommodated in hotels or charming guest houses of the 3 and 4-star category. Listed in the daily itinerary, you will find the preferred hotels used for this tour. If the preferred hotel is not possible, a hotel of equal standard will be offered.

Bicycles

Electric Bike

Cube Touring Pro Electric

• Bosch engine
• Hydraulic Dis Brake
• 500 amp battery
• Schwalbe Performance tires
• Natural fit sequence comfort saddle
• Front suspension
• Rear rack
• Total weight: 34.72 kg

Accessories

• Helmet
• Two rear panniers
• Repair kit with pump, lock, and map/phone holder

Standard Bike

Cube Touring Pro

• High-Performance aluminum frame
• Front suspension
• Flat pedals
• Shimano 3 x 8 gears
• Shimano BR-MT200 disc brakes
• Schwalbe Range Cruiser tires
• Natural Fit Sequence Comfort saddle

Accessories

• Helmet
• Two rear panniers
• Repair kit with pump, lock, and map/phone holder