Cahors – Saint Stephen's Cathedral loop from Arcambal

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Cahors – Saint Stephen's Cathedral loop from Arcambal

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Cahors – Saint Stephen's Cathedral loop from Arcambal

01:27

22.0km

290m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. 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: August 15, 2026

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Parc naturel régional des Causses du Quercy

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3.98 km

Bucolic view of the lot

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The Voie Verte de la Vallée du Lot is gradually developing around Cahors by reusing the footprint of the old railway line (Soturac – Capdenac-Gare). It integrates more broadly into …

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8.56 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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9.12 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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9.21 km

The Angel of the Lazaret

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L'Ange de Lazaret, a monumental bronze by sculptor Marc Petit (born in Saint-Céré in the Lot), is placed facing the tympanum of the north portal of the cathedral.

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9.34 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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9.49 km

Cahors Market Hall

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Don't miss out on going to the market hall and enjoying at least one cafe

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9.78 km

Pont Valentré

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

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10.0 km

View of the Old Town of Cahors from Pont de Cabessut

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Magnificent view of the Soubirous district, marked by the towers of the Saint-Barthélémy church and the Duèze palace, named after a famous Cadurcian family, a member of which became pope …

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