Dordogne Family Multisport
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. Ride 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). Spend nights at cozy hotels and indulge in delicious regional cuisine.
Days 1-2 Lacave
Meet in Brive 
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.
Days 3-4 Domme-en-Perigord
Bike beneath the majestic limestone cliffs of the Vézère River Valley Kids are in store for a special activity amid the Foret des Ecureuils (an adventure ropes course) Sample regional culinary specialties in the medieval town of Domme, filled with honey-hued cottages and tiny gardens 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 and liveliest market in the Dordogne Accompany our local guide on a walking tour of Sarlat's historic town center.
Days 5-6 Les Eyzies
Cross the Dordogne River and pedal through the beautiful villages of La Roque Gageac, Beynac and Belves 
In Le Village du Bournat at Le Bugue, kids enjoy a hands-on, cro-magnon-style activity A final spin takes you to Le Bugue View 17,000-year-old cave art at the Grotte de Font-de-Gaume at Les Eyzies Following a final picnic lunch, we depart from the Brive train station.
COUNTRYSIDE COMFORT : Casual Inns
Le Pont De L'Ouysse (2 nights): Enjoy the renowned restaurant, swimming pool and serene setting of this quaint hotel.
La Villa Romaine (2 nights): With an exterior blending the classic Roman villa with modern flair, comfortable rooms decorated in warm hues and a pool perched over the Dordogne, this hotel is the perfect European escape.
Hotel Les Glycines (1 night): This 19th-century hotel, with spacious guest rooms decorated with charming regional touches, features a swimming pool, an excellent restaurant (the chef is known for his desserts!) and beautiful gardens.
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 of Sarlat 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.
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
- 7/6-11Price: $3898 pp dbl. occ., (+ $510 for sgl. occ.)
- 7/20-25Price: $3798 pp dbl. occ., (+ $510 for sgl. occ.)
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Hotel Change: We will stay at the lovely Hotel La Villa Romaine on Nights 3 & 4.
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Recommended Kids Ages
Minimum Ages:
Recommended minimum age for the trip: 9 years
Minimum age restrictions:
- Ride own bike: 9 years
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:
- 12+ cultural appreciation, difficulty of activities and route
- 9+ difficulty of activities and route
- 6+ several long adult dinners; parent may not be able to pull a Burley and/or there may be multiple activity restrictions
- 3+ riding is on bike paths, making it great for young kids; Burley and Piccolos are available; there are few or no activity restrictions; and no long dinners (or we offer alternatives)
Trip praise
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.- San Diego, CA