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6 DAYS, 5 NIGHTS
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All meals included except 2 lunches 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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Dordogne Family Multisport

Dordogne Family Multisport

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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Day 1 Les-Eyzies-de-Tayac

Meet in Brive Set out on a warm-up ride to picturesque Le Bugue, a small market town 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 View 17,000-year-old cave art at the Grotte de Font-de-Gaume at Les Eyzies.

Days 2-3 Sarlat

Bike beneath the majestic limestone cliffs of the Vézère River Valley Kids get ready for a ropes course adventure amid La Forêt des Ecureuils Board a canoe and float past castles along the Dordogne to the medieval fortress of Castelnaud Visit Sarlat, a perfectly preserved medieval town, and pick up supplies for a picnic at the largest liveliest market in the Dordogne Accompany our local guide on a walking tour of Sarlat’s historic town center.

Days 4-6 Lacave

Pedal along a quiet bike path past riverside orchards Follow the meandering Dordogne River by canoe or kayak to the one-time pilgrimage destination of Rocamadour, perched above the Alzou Canyon Discover the Moulin de Cougnaguet, a centuries-old mill Following a gourmet picnic lunch, we depart for the Brive train station.

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.

Hotel Les Glycines

Les-Eyzies-de-Tayac (1 night): This 19th-century hotel features spacious guest rooms with charming regional décor, a swimming pool, an excellent restaurant (the chef is known for his desserts!) and beautiful gardens.

La Villa Romaine

Sarlat (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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Route Rating

Daily Mileage Options & Cumulative Elevation Gain

Day 1
  • Level 1 2 Route Options Available
  • Walking 1.7, 4.6 miles
  • 0 - 500 feet elevation gain
Day 2
  • Levels 1 to 5 3 Route Options Available
  • Biking 20, 41, 58 miles
  • 1000 - 3000 feet elevation gain
Day 3
  • Levels 1 to 3 2 Route Options Available
  • Walking 5.2, 8.8 miles
  • 0 - 1000 feet elevation gain
  • Canoe Float Trip 1.5 hours
Day 4
  • Levels 2 to 4 3 Route Options Available
  • Biking 24, 38, 53 miles
  • 1000 - 3000 feet elevation gain
  • Walking Tour 1 hour
Day 5
  • Levels 1 to 4 4 Route Options Available
  • Biking 14, 21, 28, 41 miles
  • 500 - 4500 feet elevation gain
Day 6
  • Level 1 1 Route Option Available
  • Biking 15 miles
  • 500 - 1000 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