The English Castle of Bouziès – Saint Stephen's Cathedral loop from Saint-Cirq-Lapopie

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The English Castle of Bouziès – Saint Stephen's Cathedral loop from Saint-Cirq-Lapopie

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The English Castle of Bouziès – Saint Stephen's Cathedral loop from Saint-Cirq-Lapopie

04:06

63.9km

720m

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Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 25, 2026

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5.37 km

The English Castle of Bouziès

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High on the road from Cahors to Saint-Cirq Lapopie, nestled in the cliffs, lies the English castle of Bouziès. You can see fortifications from the 11th and 12th centuries, anchored …

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8.17 km

View of the Lot

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The Lot is a French river that rises in the Massif Central. The source of the river is in the area of Mont Lozère. The Lot runs from Mont Lozère …

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28.3 km

Saint Stephen's Cathedral

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This cathedral has 2 domes, like the domed churches of Byzantium.
Construction began in the late 11th century, but it is said to have taken another 400 years to complete.

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28.4 km

Cahors

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Cahors, a city of art and history, is built on a loop of the Lot Valley. Not to be missed: the sublime Valentré bridge, a UNESCO world heritage site, the …

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30.7 km

View of Cahors and the Pont Valentré

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The Valentré Bridge is one of the few fortified medieval bridges remaining in the world. Its Gothic military architecture makes it a masterpiece of defense and engineering.

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41.4 km

Beautiful view of the Lot

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59.2 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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60.1 km

Cave Entrance

60.5 km

Under the cliff…

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The path under the cliff is perhaps 500 meters long, and the surface isn't particularly bike-friendly. You also have to share the path with hikers. It's still a really beautiful …

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