Things to Do around Catus

Catus offers a variety of outdoor activities including Mountain biking, Road cycling, Touring cycling, Hiking, Jogging, and Gravel biking. The region features diverse landscapes suitable for these sports, from hilly trails to river valleys.

Catus provides mountain bike trails that traverse varied landscapes, including hilly terrain, forests, and limestone plateaus. Routes are available around the Causses du Quercy Regional Natural Park. For more information, refer to the MTB Trails around Catus guide.

The Catus region offers road cycling routes with winding roads and scenic views. Examples include "The Green Lake loop" (13.7 miles [22 km], moderate) and the "Vallée Du Lot" circuit (approximately 37 miles [60 km]). More options are detailed in the Road Cycling Routes around Catus guide.

The Lot Valley, where Catus is located, is recognized for touring cycling. Notable routes include "La vallée du Lot" (V86), a 130-mile [210 km] route, and "La Vagabonde" (V87), spanning 72 miles [116 km]. These routes allow for exploration of medieval towns and vineyards. Further information is available in the Cycling around Catus guide.

Catus offers numerous hiking trails that explore the green surroundings and rural heritage. "The Prior's path in Catus" is an 5-mile [8 km] circuit that takes about 2.5 hours. Other opportunities exist in the Bouriane region and the Grand Cahors region. The Hiking around Catus guide provides additional details.

The Green Lake (Lac Vert) in Catus is an artificially landscaped lake covering 7 hectares, offering opportunities for swimming, pedal boating, and canoeing. Many hiking and cycling routes in the region are suitable for various skill levels, including easier options for families.

Catus is characterized by the green Bouriane region, the terraces of the Lot Valley, and proximity to the Causses du Quercy, a UNESCO Global Geopark known for its karstic landscapes and caves. The Green Lake (Lac Vert) is a central recreational feature.

Catus features more than 50 routes for various outdoor activities. These routes have been explored by over 4,000 visitors and hold an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars on komoot.

Komoot offers several guides for Catus, including MTB Trails around Catus, Road Cycling Routes around Catus, Cycling around Catus, Hiking around Catus, Gravel biking around Catus, and Running Trails around Catus.

For tourism-specific inquiries regarding Catus, the Tourist Office can be reached by phone. The contact number for the Catus Tourist Office is +33 5 65 20 86 40.

Catus offers routes suitable for various skill levels, including moderate road cycling options like "The Green Lake loop" (13.7 miles [22 km]). The diverse terrain allows for selection of less challenging paths for beginners in both cycling and hiking.

The region's varied landscapes, from gentle valleys to limestone plateaus, support outdoor activities throughout much of the year. The presence of the Green Lake offers supervised swimming during summer months.