Capdenac, a region situated in the Lot valley within France's Occitanie region, offers diverse terrain for outdoor activities. The area is characterized by the meandering Lot River, green hills, and the limestone plateaus of the Causses du Quercy. These varied landscapes provide opportunities for several sports like road cycling, touring cycling, hiking, mountain biking, and more. The natural environment of Capdenac makes it suitable for exploring different types of routes.
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4.8
(4)
79
riders
77.5km
03:28
750m
750m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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176
riders
102km
04:28
900m
900m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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143
riders
48.0km
02:15
550m
550m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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76
riders
50.0km
02:14
430m
430m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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4.3
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15
riders
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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146
riders
47.7km
03:03
550m
550m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

31
riders
106km
06:38
1,080m
1,080m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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34
riders
46.2km
03:08
730m
730m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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32
hikers
8.18km
02:22
210m
210m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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40
hikers
19.1km
05:29
440m
440m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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27
hikers
7.93km
02:22
240m
240m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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26
hikers
11.4km
03:14
230m
230m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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15
riders
34.0km
02:43
470m
470m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

15
riders
45.6km
04:02
970m
970m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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14
riders
42.2km
03:49
980m
980m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

5.0
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10
riders
51.7km
04:30
980m
980m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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24
runners
11.5km
01:18
210m
210m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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runners
12.0km
01:24
170m
170m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

14
runners
8.10km
00:51
50m
50m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

17
runners
20.4km
02:33
550m
550m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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3
riders
34.4km
02:23
470m
470m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

1
riders
21.7km
01:28
250m
250m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3
riders
71.0km
04:49
1,060m
1,060m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4
riders
46.7km
03:15
760m
760m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Capdenac offers a variety of outdoor activities including Road cycling, Touring cycling, Hiking, Mountain biking, Jogging, and Gravel biking. The region features diverse terrain from the Lot Valley to the Causses du Quercy. More than 20 routes are available for exploration.
Capdenac's outdoor routes are popular among komoot users, with more than 7,000 visitors sharing their experiences. The routes have an average rating of 4.48 out of 5 stars. This indicates a high level of satisfaction with the available trails.
Capdenac is suitable for road cycling with varied terrains in the Lot Valley. Routes include quiet roads overlooking the river and paths with challenging gradients. For more information, consult the Road Cycling Routes around Capdenac guide.
The Capdenac region is a suitable destination for touring cycling enthusiasts, offering varied terrains. Routes often follow the Lot Valley, providing scenic views and a mix of quiet roads. The Cycling around Capdenac guide provides further details.
Capdenac offers numerous marked hiking trails for all levels, from leisurely strolls to more challenging routes. Trails wind through the Lot and Célé Valleys, the Causses du Quercy, and past historical sites. The Hiking around Capdenac guide details many options.
Capdenac provides a diverse environment for mountain biking, gravel, and electric bikes. Trails range from technical single tracks and stony paths to easier routes suitable for families. Routes traverse limestone plateaus, ridges, and river valleys, offering varied experiences. More information is available in the MTB Trails around Capdenac guide.
Yes, Capdenac offers family-friendly cycling options, including a well-maintained "Voie Verte" (greenway) linking Capdenac-Gare to Figeac. This path is about 12 miles (20 kilometers) long with minimal gradient, making it suitable for families and beginners. Other routes along the Lot Valley also offer gentler sections.
Capdenac is known for the Lot Valley, encircled by green hills and traversed by rivers. Capdenac-le-Haut, a village perched on a rocky outcrop, offers panoramic views over a meander of the Lot River. The region also features the Célé Valley and the limestone plateaus of the Causses du Quercy.
Komoot offers several guides for Capdenac, including Road Cycling Routes around Capdenac, Cycling around Capdenac, Hiking around Capdenac, MTB Trails around Capdenac, Running Trails around Capdenac, and Gravel biking around Capdenac.
For tourism information regarding Capdenac, contact the Figeac Tourism, Lot and Célé Valleys office. The Capdenac-Gare office can be reached at +33 (0)5 65 34 06 25. The official website for the municipality of Capdenac-Gare is capdenacgare.fr.
Yes, the Capdenac region offers challenging routes for experienced cyclists, particularly in the Lot Valley. Some paths feature significant gradients and winding trails. These routes provide opportunities for more demanding rides with scenic views of villages perched on river banks.
Mountain bike trails in Capdenac feature diverse terrain, including single tracks, stony paths, and balcony trails. Riders can expect exhilarating descents and routes that traverse the limestone plateaus of the Causses du Quercy, the ridges of Ségala, and the winding valleys of the Lot and Célé.
Many hiking trails in Capdenac allow visitors to discover charming old villages, medieval streets, and historic sites. Examples include the "château des Anglais," dolmens, and dry-stone walls. The Capdenac-le-Haut circuit, for instance, offers views of a village listed among "The Most Beautiful Villages of France."

