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Dordogne Family Multisport

Dordogne Family Multisport

Come with your family and discover the Dordogne Valley, where our extraordinary adventure showcases ancient castles and fortresses, villages carved out of cliffs, easy-flowing rivers and forested hills. Canoe along the Dordogne River, stroll along the lush valley floor and bike through walnut groves and fields of wheat. Visit some of Les Plus Beaux Villages de France (the Most Beautiful Villages of France) and spend nights in the region's finest inns. Sample gourmet delicacies, among them crèpes, confit, foie gras and the wines of Bergerac and Bordeaux, and appreciate the local tradition of living well off the land.

Day 1 Tremolat

Meet in Bergerac  We explore the French farm country by foot today, crossing the Dordogne River twice on this beautiful warm-up route Hike into the lush landscape that inspired many an artist, past quaint villages, vineyards and limestone cliffs and through wide fields and walnut groves.

Days 2-3 Vitrac

Bicycle alongside the Vézère River to Les Eyzies, the “Capital of Prehistory” A guided tour of the Grotte de Font-de-Gaume introduces you to France's finest collection of polychrome cave paintings Kids have the opportunity to create their own paintings using authentic tools   Put on your walking shoes and head to Domme, one of France's “Most Beautiful Villages”  Paddle down the Dordogne River in a canoe, enjoying a new perspective on the countryside Explore Château de Castelnaud, one of the region's most impressive fortified castles, on a private guided tour.

Days 4-6 Lacave

Pedal into the hills en route to Sarlat, where the town's open-air market is in full swing Visit the fortified 13th-century mill of Cougnaguet, nestled in a beautiful limestone canyon and turned by the waters of the Ouysse River Here a local sheep farmer takes us on a private guided tour Continue to the one-time pilgrimage destination of Rocamadour, perched on a cliff above the Alzou Canyon The younger folks are off to explore the underground world of spelunking  Top off the adventure with a private tour of a local sheep farm and experience an artisan sheep sheering demonstration.

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COUNTRYSIDE SPLENDOR : Premiere Inns

LE VIEUX LOGIS (1 night): A charming Relais & Châteaux member with a fine restaurant, beautiful gardens and a stellar swimming pool.

Domaine de Rochebois (2 nights): This member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World is acclaimed for its dazzling swimming pool, formal gardens, nine-hole golf course and unsurpassed valley views.

Château de la Treyne (2 nights): Relais & Châteaux elegance in a 14th-century castle above the Dordogne River, featuring Michelin-starred cuisine and a sparkling swimming pool.

Daily Mileage Options & Cumulative Elevation Gain

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On this Family Trip, our routes follow gentle terrain with rolling hills. 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.

Dordogne Family Multisport
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
Level 1 2-3 hours 10-20 mile 2-5 miles
Level 2 2-4 hours 21-30 miles 5-7 miles
Level 3 3-5 hours 31-40 miles 7-9 miles
Level 4 4-6 hours 41-55 miles 9-11 miles
Level 5 5-7+ hours 56-75+ miles 11-13+ miles
2008 DATES
FAMILY TRIPS

Reserve early for the best available price. Prices may change during the course of the year--if they do change, the best prices are available earlier. Once you book your trip, your price is guaranteed.

Recommended Kids Ages

Minimum Ages:

Recommended minimum age for the trip: 9 years

Minimum age restrictions:

General Info on Minimum Ages:

We strongly encourage families to join our Family Trips, designed with kid- and adult-friendly features. Please note that we have a minimum age requirement of 1 year for all Inn trips and 2 years for all Camping trips. Other than that, we do not restrict trips to a minimum age except in the rare case of a hotel age restriction. We do, however, recommend minimum ages based on the following criteria:

Please note that a trip may feature an activity with an older age requirement than the minimum age recommendation for the trip. Younger kids are still welcome on the trip and while they will not be able to participate in the activity, the leaders will suggest an alternate activity. For safety reasons, children under 7 may not ride their own bikes and are required to ride on a Piccolo or in a Burley. For certain destinations, children must be 9 or older to ride their own bikes.

Trip praise

I had a terrific time on this trip and would recommend Backroads to friends. I especially enjoyed the canoe trip, the camaraderie of the group and our leaders, and the cultural and historical activities such as the flour mill tour. Our leaders were wonderful—they felt like friends.
Cheryl Christians—Buda, TX