Cahors – Beautiful view of the Lot loop from Cahors

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Cahors – Beautiful view of the Lot loop from Cahors

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4.5

(15)

130

riders

Cahors – Beautiful view of the Lot loop from Cahors

02:32

38.5km

460m

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: August 15, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 3.05 km for 132 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.48 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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2.04 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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2.13 km

The Angel of the Lazaret

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L'Ange de Lazaret, a monumental bronze by sculptor Marc Petit (born in Saint-Céré in the Lot), is placed facing the tympanum of the north portal of the cathedral.

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2.88 km

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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17.4 km

D49, descent to Vers

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

small road, beautiful scenery and views.

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19.3 km

Beautiful view of the Lot

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23.6 km

Château Arcambal

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The Arcambal family, wealthy merchants from Cahors, initially established a fortified farm (a borie) on the site. The lordship then passed to Jean du Bousquet (enfeoffed in 1341).

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24.3 km

Cycle route V86 between Cahors and Archambal

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Fantastically beautiful, new, and wide V86 railway cycle path between Cahors and Archambal.
I can only hope and wish that it doesn't stop at this section. The bridges towards Vers are still there.

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38.5 km

End point

Parking

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