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Between Ouysse and Causse

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Between Ouysse and Causse

Moderate

4.7

(25)

113

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Between Ouysse and Causse

02:54

29.1km

440m

Mountain biking

A departure from Rocamadour, perched on its cliff, marks the beginning of this route. You first climb to the heights of the town's causse before plunging down into the Ouysse Valley.

Your first recommended stop: the Fontanelles washhouse. Then the descent takes you to the Combe Cullier cave, nestled in…

by Lot Tourisme

Last updated: August 26, 2025

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After 28.3 km for 422 m

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4.24 km

Lavoir des Fontanelles

Lake

9.94 km

Grotte de Combe Cullier

Cave Entrance

12.8 km

Ouysse waterfall

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Shortly after Lacave, on the way to the Ouysse Gorges, you'll encounter some beautiful waterfalls. Surrounded by cliffs and meadows, this is the perfect place for a night's bivouac, lulled by the roar of the waterfalls.

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14.1 km

La Source de Font del Truffe

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The Font del Truffe spring is hidden in the shade of the trees. It feeds a small, clear stream and also plunges underground. It's a well-known spot for cave divers, who explore its flooded galleries for several hundred meters.

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16.9 km

Along the banks of the Ouysse

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The Ouysse is a river which flows in barrels for the majority of its course. It rejoins Lacave through the deep canyons digging in its path. Going up its path, …

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18.7 km

Magnificent singletrack in the Ouysse valley

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This single track follows a GR (Greater Regional Trail) where you might encounter hikers, especially during the summer. But nothing's stopping you from enjoying it by mountain bike, as long as you stay vigilant and respectful of other mountain users!

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21.1 km

Gouffre de Cabouy

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The Cabouy chasm, located near Gramat, is a vast resurgence that marks the birth of the Ouysse. It is one of the most famous cave diving sites in the Lot: …

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22.5 km

Saint-Sauveur Sinkhole

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Access to the Saint-Sauveur chasm by bypassing the Cabou chasm. This wonderful turquoise-colored body of water is a resurgence of the Ouysse River. The place is unreal.

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27.8 km

Rocamadour

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Rocamadour is a small clifftop village in south-central France. It is known for its Cité religieuse, a complex of religious buildings accessible via the Grand Escalier. These buildings include the …

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29.1 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.3 km

8.76 km

2.18 km

1.98 km

Surfaces

12.5 km

6.09 km

5.24 km

4.40 km

707 m

208 m

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Tuesday 7 July

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July 21, 2023

A departure from Rocamadour, perched on its cliff, marks the beginning of this route. You first climb to the heights of the town's causse before plunging down into the Ouysse Valley.
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Your first recommended stop: the Fontanelles washhouse. Then the descent takes you to the Combe Cullier cave, nestled in

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Ouysse waterfall

La Source de Font del Truffe

Along the banks of the Ouysse

Magnificent singletrack in the Ouysse valley

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