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St-Cirq-Lapopie Heights – Saint-Cirq-Lapopie loop from La Banquette

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St-Cirq-Lapopie Heights – Saint-Cirq-Lapopie loop from La Banquette

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St-Cirq-Lapopie Heights – Saint-Cirq-Lapopie loop from La Banquette

03:29

53.8km

620m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 25, 2026

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After 39.3 km for 73 m

After 40.0 km for 174 m

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Parking

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13.5 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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13.8 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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21.2 km

Château Arcambal

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The Arcambal family, wealthy merchants from Cahors, initially established a fortified farm (a borie) on the site. The lordship then passed to Jean du Bousquet (enfeoffed in 1341).

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26.7 km

Scenic Landscapes Near Cahors

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I love hiking near Cahors, here we have a beautiful example of these wooded landscapes with very small trees typical of the region!

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39.3 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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39.6 km

View of Saint-Cirq-Lapopie

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very cute little hilly town with medieval character. Nice restaurants and tiny busy street.

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40.1 km

Saint-Cirq-Lapopie

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A true masterpiece of medieval times. The village is perched on a cliff overlooking one of the meanders of the Lot. Very visited, it deserves its classification among the most beautiful villages in France.

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40.3 km

View of Saint-Cirq-Lapopie

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The magnificent corniche road overlooking the meanders of the river is located at the level of the spectacular Lot valley, particularly on the heights of the limestone plateaus and cliffs.

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53.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

31.8 km

9.81 km

7.61 km

2.83 km

1.50 km

231 m

110 m

Surfaces

47.8 km

2.76 km

2.61 km

376 m

193 m

131 m

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Highest point (370 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

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