Ouysse Bridge – Saint-Sauveur Sinkhole loop from Lacave

Ouysse Bridge – Saint-Sauveur Sinkhole loop from Lacave

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Ouysse Bridge – Saint-Sauveur Sinkhole loop from Lacave

03:35

54.1km

660m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel 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 28, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 40.9 km for 169 m

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1.21 km

Ouysse Bridge

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This perfect location is ideal for mountain biking and sightseeing. The bridge itself is in ruins, but it once spanned the peaceful Ouysse River. Right next to the bridge, you’ll …

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4.68 km

Pinsac bridge

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Great for a canoeing weekend

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12.5 km

Village of Souillac

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Small town built on the edge of the Dordogne which hosts a Jazz Festival and a Bandas Festival every summer. Not to be missed: Sainte Marie Abbey, the Louis Roques …

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24.4 km

View of the Castle and River in Parc naturel régional des Causses du Quercy

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There is a hotel here, nice view of the castle and the destroyed bridge.

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26.0 km

Shortly after Lacave, on the way to the Ouysse Gorges, you'll encounter some beautiful waterfalls. Surrounded by cliffs and meadows, this is the perfect place for a night's bivouac, lulled by the roar of the waterfalls.

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29.4 km

Along the Ouysse River

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35.7 km

Saint-Sauveur Sinkhole

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Access to the Saint-Sauveur chasm by bypassing the Cabou chasm. This wonderful turquoise-colored body of water is a resurgence of the Ouysse River. The place is unreal.

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