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St-Cirq-Lapopie Heights – Saint Stephen's Cathedral loop from Saint-Chels

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St-Cirq-Lapopie Heights – Saint Stephen's Cathedral loop from Saint-Chels

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St-Cirq-Lapopie Heights – Saint Stephen's Cathedral loop from Saint-Chels

08:20

127km

1,650m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 1, 2026

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Parc naturel régional des Causses du Quercy

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16.4 km

Larroque-Toirac

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In the heart of the Lot Valley, between Figeac and Cajarc, Larroque-Toirac Castle dominates the village from the top of its astonishing cliff. Classified as a historical monument and built …

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22.3 km

Montbrun Village and Castle Ruins

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Montbrun is a commune in the French department of Lot and has 114 inhabitants. The place is part of the arrondissement of Figeac.

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29.3 km

Cajarc

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Cajarc was made famous by the comedian Coluche, during a sketch, where the latter parodies a cult radio program: Le Schmilblick. The village is backed by the causse of Saint-Chels, …

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42.7 km

Château de Cénevières

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Château de Cénevières is a beautiful castle, about seven kilometers east of the town of Saint-Cirq-Lapopie, in the department of Lot. The castle is located on a dizzyingly high rock …

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52.8 km

St-Cirq-Lapopie Heights

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Exceptional view of the river and the village of St-Cirq-Lapopie.

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78.9 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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79.1 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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110 km

Crégols Village

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Crégols is a commune in the Lot department of France and has 81 inhabitants. The place is part of the district of Cahors.

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127 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

106 km

12.9 km

3.19 km

2.98 km

1.56 km

238 m

190 m

Surfaces

114 km

8.12 km

3.80 km

1.05 km

328 m

Elevation

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Highest point (390 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

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Tuesday 12 May

18°C

9°C

55 %

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St-Cirq-Lapopie Heights – Saint Stephen's Cathedral loop from Saint-Chels

Larroque-Toirac

Montbrun Village and Castle Ruins

Cajarc

Château de Cénevières

St-Cirq-Lapopie Heights

Cahors

Saint Stephen's Cathedral

Crégols Village

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