Saint Stephen's Cathedral – Valentré Bridge loop from Barguelonne-en-Quercy

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Saint Stephen's Cathedral – Valentré Bridge loop from Barguelonne-en-Quercy

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Saint Stephen's Cathedral – Valentré Bridge loop from Barguelonne-en-Quercy

03:24

52.9km

670m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 25, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 31.9 km for 253 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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17.8 km

Bridge at Douelle

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An atypical bridge with a view of graffiti on the banks of the Lot

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28.4 km

Fontaine des Chartreux

Lake

30.3 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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30.4 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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30.6 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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30.7 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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30.9 km

François Mitterrand Square, Cahors

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Square in Cahors with tourist information, fountain, statue of Gambetta and some restaurants.

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32.0 km

Valentré Bridge

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The Valentré bridge is one of the emblematic monuments of the city of Cahors. Unique in its kind, it is impressive.

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32.2 km

Pont fortifié de Valentré

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Pont Valentré 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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52.9 km

End point

Bus stop

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