Saint Stephen's Cathedral – Cahors loop from Cahors

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Saint Stephen's Cathedral – Cahors loop from Cahors

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Saint Stephen's Cathedral – Cahors loop from Cahors

03:17

52.8km

640m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 24, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Parc naturel régional des Causses du Quercy

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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857 m

Saint Bartholomew Church

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Beautiful old church with wonderful stained glass windows and various small chapels. During our visit, a lady was at the reception who explained a lot to us in a very interesting way

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1.53 km

Saint Stephen's Cathedral

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This cathedral has 2 domes, like the domed churches of Byzantium.
Construction began in the late 11th century, but it is said to have taken another 400 years to complete.

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1.69 km

Cahors

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Cahors, a city of art and history, is built on a loop of the Lot Valley. Not to be missed: the sublime Valentré bridge, a UNESCO world heritage site, the …

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2.00 km

View of the Old Town of Cahors from Pont de Cabessut

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Magnificent view of the Soubirous district, marked by the towers of the Saint-Barthélémy church and the Duèze palace, named after a famous Cadurcian family, a member of which became pope …

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2.25 km

View of Cahors and the Pont Valentré

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The Valentré Bridge is one of the few fortified medieval bridges remaining in the world. Its Gothic military architecture makes it a masterpiece of defense and engineering.

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22.1 km

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beautiful little church in the village

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30.1 km

River in the Causses du Quercy Regional Nature Park

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Right in the middle of the forest, you cycle along the Rauze, a very peaceful river that winds through the Causses du Quercy Natural Park. Nearby, you'll find an ancient Roman bridge in ruins.

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