Saint-Cirq-Lapopie – St-Cirq-Lapopie Heights loop from Saint-Cirq-Lapopie

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Saint-Cirq-Lapopie – St-Cirq-Lapopie Heights loop from Saint-Cirq-Lapopie

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Saint-Cirq-Lapopie – St-Cirq-Lapopie Heights loop from Saint-Cirq-Lapopie

03:26

49.9km

800m

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: September 24, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Parc naturel régional des Causses du Quercy

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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11.2 km

Crégols Village

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Crégols is a commune in the Lot department of France and has 81 inhabitants. The place is part of the district of Cahors.

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15.0 km

View of Saint-Cirq-Lapopie

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The magnificent corniche road overlooking the meanders of the river is located at the level of the spectacular Lot valley, particularly on the heights of the limestone plateaus and cliffs.

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15.2 km

A true masterpiece of medieval times. The village is perched on a cliff overlooking one of the meanders of the Lot. Very visited, it deserves its classification among the most beautiful villages in France.

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15.9 km

St-Cirq-Lapopie Heights

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Exceptional view of the river and the village of St-Cirq-Lapopie.

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18.6 km

Viewing platform with a view of the towpath

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The pulpit protrudes a little above the rock, so that one can not only overlook the course of the Lot, but also see the towpath carved into the rock, which lies a good 100m below.

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20.4 km

Bouzies

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Bouziès is a small village with only 80 inhabitants. It is located at the confluence of the Lot and Célé valleys and in the heart of the Causses du Quercy …

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22.4 km

Igue

Cave Entrance

25.6 km

Pech Merle cave

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The Pech Merle cave is one of the most beautiful decorated caves that can be visited without restriction due to its gigantic dimensions. It features wonderful paintings dating back over …

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28.8 km

Célé River Banks

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42.3 km

Viewpoint

49.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

46.8 km

1.72 km

854 m

340 m

187 m

Surfaces

44.1 km

4.03 km

1.65 km

131 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (350 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

Weather

Tuesday 20 October

15°C

6°C

94 %

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Max wind speed: 25.0 km/h

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Comments

June 19, 2024,Saint-Cirq-Lapopie – Château des Anglais rondtocht vanuit Saint-Cirq-Lapopie

Today a ride with departure and arrival in St.Cirq Lapopie. We walked part of this route 2 years ago and fully explored St.cirq Lapopie. For us it was a deja vue at some places along the way. The guides Dirk and Chantal have once again done their best to plan this ride (thanks for that heavy slope along the way …

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