Cahors – Saint Stephen's Cathedral loop from Cahors

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Cahors – Saint Stephen's Cathedral loop from Cahors

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Cahors – Saint Stephen's Cathedral loop from Cahors

03:08

33.6km

870m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

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Includes very steep uphill segments

You may need to push your bike.

After 10.1 km for 398 m

After 12.1 km for 534 m

After 26.9 km for 241 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.02 km

Wooden Jump Trail

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Shifty terrain and some gaps and ramps becoming serious but with chicken line. Otherwise the descent is doable by everyone

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30.2 km

Mont Saint-Cyr viewpoint overlooking Cahors

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By following the route of the Way of Saint-Jacques, the pilgrim sees Cahors for the first time from Mont Saint-Cyr. From this hill, we can also very well see that …

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31.2 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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31.5 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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32.0 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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32.1 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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32.3 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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32.5 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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