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  • $3,698 pp dbl. occ.
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6 DAYS, 5 NIGHTS
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All meals included except 1 lunch and 1 dinner.

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Meet / Depart

Brive, France

Special Interest

Canoe, Culture & History, Fine Wine & Cuisine, Geological Wonders

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Biking, Walking & Boating: A Journey Through Prehistory

In the Dordogne Valley, where history begins with prehistory, an extraordinary adventure awaits you and your family. Journey through a region of ancient castles and fortresses, villages carved out of cliffs, easy-flowing rivers and rolling green hills. Walk along the lush valley floor and pedal through wheat fields and peaceful walnut groves. Canoe down the Dordogne River and visit some of Les Plus Beaux Villages de France (the Most Beautiful Villages of France). As night falls, settle into cozy hotels and indulge in delicious regional cuisine.

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Days 1-2 Les-Eyzies-de-Tayac

Meet in Brive We shuttle to Les Eyzies-de-Tayac, renowned worldwide for its wealth of prehistoric sites, for a warm-up hike  Spend the afternoon wandering town or lazing by the river with a sweet treat  View 17,000-year-old cave art at the Grotte de Font-de-Gaume Cross the Dordogne River and pedal through the beautiful villages of La Roque-Gageac, Beynac and Belvès  At Le Village du Bournat, kids explore Cro-Magnon daily life and enjoy a hands-on activity. 

 

Day 3 Sarlat

Visit a lively village market and take part in a scavenger hunt to gather supplies for today’s picnic  Board a canoe and float past castles along the Dordogne to the medieval fortress of Castelnaud  Enjoy dinner on your own in captivating Sarlat.

Days 4-6 Lacave

Kids get ready for a ropes course adventure amid La Forêt des Ecureuils  Pedal along a quiet bike path past riverside orchards A Trip Leader teaches youngsters the exciting game of pétanque  Follow the meandering Dordogne River by canoe or bike to the one-time pilgrimage destination of Rocamadour, perched above the Alzou Canyon Discover the Moulin de Cougnaguet, a centuries-old mill An adventurous spelunking trip lets kids see the caves up-close  We’re invited into a local’s home to experience the life of a sheepherder  Enjoy one last picnic lunch before shuttling back to Brive.

Route Rating What's this? Every Backroads trip is designed to appeal to a wide variety of interests and fitness levels. Each offers options for more or less activity, so you can decide exactly how much you want to do day by day.

Lodging What's this? Our lodgings are divided into three different categories.

Premiere Inns:These lodgings possess both elegance and authentic regional flair.

Casual Inns:These lodgings are comfortable and appropriate to the areawith such characteristics as authenticity, scenic settings and proximity to our activities.

Deluxe Camping:We set up the tents (and take them down), handle every camp chore and perform culinary magic.

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This was my first trip with Backroads and I just loved it! It was so nice having everything planned out so I could just sit back (or in my case ride the bike) and not have to worry about the little details of the trip. I'm already thinking about where we can go on our next trip with Backroads.
Colleen Rigby - San Diego, CA

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COUNTRYSIDE COMFORT: Casual Inns

Le Pont De L'Ouysse

Lacave (2 nights): This quaint hotel oozes charm and warmth, and offers a Michelin-starred restaurant, heated outdoor swimming pool and serene setting.

Hostellerie du Passeur

Les-Eyzies-de-Tayac (1 night):

In the heart of a region famous for its prehistoric ruins lies this ancient Bourgeois residence that, thanks to modern amenities, provides the ideal mix between old and new.

La Villa Romaine

Carsac-Aillac (2 nights): Nestled in the hills just outside of Sarlat, this hotel’s ancient stones and modern comforts (including a beautiful infinity pool) make for a truly memorable stay.

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Le Pont De L'Ouysse

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Route Rating

Daily Mileage Options & Cumulative Elevation Gain

Day 1
  • Level 1  1 Route Option Available
  • Walking 3.1 miles
  • 0 - 500 feet elevation gain
Day 2
  • Levels 1 to 5 3 Route Options Available
  • Biking 15, 46, 63 miles
  • 500 - 1000 feet elevation gain
Day 3
  • Levels 1 to 3 2 Route Options Available
  • Walking 3.2, 8.2 miles
  • 500 - 1000 feet elevation gain
  • Canoe Float Trip 1 hour
Day 4
  • Levels 2 to 4  2 Route Options Available
  • Biking 27, 41 miles
  • 500 - 1000 feet elevation gain
  • Kids Rope Course 3 hours  
Day 5
  • Levels 1 to 3 4 Route Options Available
  • Biking 14, 20, 27, 37 miles
  • 3000 - 4000 feet elevation gain
  • Kids Spelunking 2 hours
Day 6
  • Level 1 1 Route Option Available
  • Walking 1.6 miles
  • 0 - 500 feet elevation gain

On this Family Trip, liberal van shuttling is incorporated into the itinerary to facilitate our activities and mileage is kept moderate to enable you to spend more time exploring on your own.

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Trips For All Abilities

Every Backroads trip is designed to appeal to a wide variety of interests and fitness levels. We know your pace may vary from one day to the next-and your traveling companion's may differ somewhat from yours. So we present a range of mileage options, and each day you decide exactly what and how much you want to do.

Activity Level Average Time Average Distance
    Biking Walking
& Hiking
1 2-3
hours		 10-20
miles		 2-5
miles
2 2-4
hours		 21-30
miles		 5-7
miles
3 3-5
hours		 31-40
miles		 7-9
miles
4 4-6
hours		 41-55
miles		 9-11
miles
5 5-7+
hours		 56-75+
miles		 11-13+
miles