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D38, ascent to Autoire – Castelnau-Bretenoux Castle loop from Bretenoux

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D38, ascent to Autoire – Castelnau-Bretenoux Castle loop from Bretenoux

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D38, ascent to Autoire – Castelnau-Bretenoux Castle loop from Bretenoux

02:24

34.7km

530m

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: June 19, 2026

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Parking

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9.72 km

Saint-Céré Town Center and Stone Bridge

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Every Sunday regional weekly market on the Place de la République, it couldn't be fresher!

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23.3 km

D38 ascent to the waterfall

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Small road, decent climb, some beautiful views.

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24.7 km

Autoire - one of France's most beautiful villages

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Medieval townscape with natural stone or half-timbered facades.

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24.9 km

Shaded Picnic Area with Panoramic View Near Autoire

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At the entrance to Autoire.

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25.4 km

D38, ascent to Autoire

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Beautiful scenery, more or less traffic depending on the day.

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31.8 km

Castelnau-Bretenoux Castle

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Very beautiful and well-preserved castle from the 13th century. Entry costs €8 and is definitely worth it. It is also easy to reach by bike on a beautiful cycle path through an idyllic landscape.

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33.0 km

View of the Castelnau-de-Bretenoux castle

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Very nice view of the Château Castelnau-Bretenoux.

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34.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.7 km

7.79 km

1.47 km

959 m

593 m

127 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

22.8 km

10.0 km

1.44 km

497 m

Elevation

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Highest point (420 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

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Tuesday 30 June

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D38, ascent to Autoire – Castelnau-Bretenoux Castle loop from Bretenoux

Saint-Céré Town Center and Stone Bridge

D38 ascent to the waterfall

Autoire - one of France's most beautiful villages

Shaded Picnic Area with Panoramic View Near Autoire

D38, ascent to Autoire

Castelnau-Bretenoux Castle

View of the Castelnau-de-Bretenoux castle

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