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St-Cirq-Lapopie Heights – Saint Stephen's Cathedral loop from Saint-Chels

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St-Cirq-Lapopie Heights – Saint Stephen's Cathedral loop from Saint-Chels

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St-Cirq-Lapopie Heights – Saint Stephen's Cathedral loop from Saint-Chels

08:20

127km

1,650m

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 17, 2026

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Parc naturel régional des Causses du Quercy

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16.4 km

Larroque-Toirac

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In the heart of the Lot Valley, between Figeac and Cajarc, Larroque-Toirac Castle dominates the village from the top of its astonishing cliff. Classified as a historical monument and built …

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22.3 km

Montbrun Village and Castle Ruins

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Montbrun is a commune in the French department of Lot and has 114 inhabitants. The place is part of the arrondissement of Figeac.

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29.3 km

Cajarc

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Cajarc was made famous by the comedian Coluche, during a sketch, where the latter parodies a cult radio program: Le Schmilblick. The village is backed by the causse of Saint-Chels, …

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42.7 km

Château de Cénevières

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Château de Cénevières is a beautiful castle, about seven kilometers east of the town of Saint-Cirq-Lapopie, in the department of Lot. The castle is located on a dizzyingly high rock …

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52.8 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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78.9 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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79.1 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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110 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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127 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

106 km

12.9 km

3.19 km

2.98 km

1.56 km

238 m

190 m

Surfaces

114 km

8.04 km

3.80 km

1.05 km

328 m

Elevation

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Highest point (390 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

Weather

Friday 26 June

39°C

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Max wind speed: 11.0 km/h

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Comments

April 30, 2023,MJW 20, von Figeac nach Cahors

Yesterday's drive to Figeac was somehow a detour and then it wasn't. In any case, the old town is worth seeing and I also got a nice stamp 😀

My route takes me from the Cele valley back to the Lot. So first over the mountain with maximum deceleration 😇

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May 23, 2025,Tag 46 Von Cahors nach Sonnac

Cahors is truly a very beautiful old town, highly recommended. It was worth taking a little time to visit.
This morning, as we set off, the sun peeked down through gaps in the clouds. The Lot Valley became increasingly narrow, making the path along the Lot River more and more beautiful. We stopped in Saint-Cirq-Lapopie, but quickly moved on. It …

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St-Cirq-Lapopie Heights – Saint Stephen's Cathedral loop from Saint-Chels

Larroque-Toirac

Montbrun Village and Castle Ruins

Cajarc

Château de Cénevières

St-Cirq-Lapopie Heights

Cahors

Saint Stephen's Cathedral

Crégols Village

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