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If you're eager to discover some of France's most majestic, inspiring and peaceful scenery, you can't go wrong with cycling holidays around the River Lot. This stunning region is home to a glorious, varied landscape that offers fantastic, memorable routes, as well as great cuisine. While you're here, you can expect to encounter jutting cliffs, winding rivers and picturesque plateaus, among much else. Perhaps one of the most amazing things about family cycling holidays in the Lot, however, is that often you'll feel as if you're the only people out and about in the whole area - something that makes trips here immensely peaceful and exciting in equal measure. And with a variety of gentle routes on offer, the Lot is a perfect destination for all kinds of holidaymakers interested in cycling in France. Indeed, you need not be a seasoned expert to enjoy pedalling in the spectacular open spaces here! What's more, because you'll cycle this route independently - with all you need to navigate provided by your tour operator - you can stop to admire the surroundings or just take a rest whenever you please. Your adventure will start at Tour de Faure, where you'll embark on a gentle route to Grezes by following the Lot and Cele rivers. Along the way, you will see sights such as the open-air museum of Cuzals, ruined abbeys and pretty villages perched on cliff tops. Meanwhile, you'll travel over the Causse de Gramat - which provides stunning views over the surrounding area - before arriving in Grezes. The next day, you can enjoy a little time to yourself simply relaxing and splashing about in the hotel pool. However, you can choose to continue your cycling explorations with a visit to Assier, which is 8 km away. Here you can see a stunning Renaissance chateau, or visit the spectacular Rocamadour - one of the region's best loved attractions. Freewheeling into the Cele Valley the next day on your way to Capdenac, you'll pay a visit to the priory and old buildings at Espagnac en route. With another day of leisure on your hands, you can pick between relaxing at the hotel or pedalling off to Figeac, a fascinating medieval town that's home to ancient buildings, cobbled alleyways and an intriguing museum. Your next destination will be the fortified Bastide town of Villefranche, which you will reach by pedalling along the Diege Valley. Once you arrive at your hotel, you can expect to enjoy some delicious cuisine, so make sure you've worked up an appetite! During your day in Villefranche, you might like to cycle along the Aveyron Gorges to Najac - a stunning route with amazing things to see at every turn. Alternatively, you could simply soak up the sights of the town before continuing your biking adventure the following day. Winding your way through scenic country roads, you'll enjoy a bite to eat in the village of St Croix while travelling along the plateau to Cajarc. A lively medieval town, Cajarc is awash with gorgeous buildings, which are all centred around a church that dates back to the 13th century. In addition to the intriguing architecture, you can also explore the local walking and cycling routes, which are a particular treat. For instance, you could opt to take a trail past the village of Montbrun, which is home to a ruined castle balanced on a cliff top. On the way back, you can stop at the popular picnic site of Saut de la Mounine, which is regarded as the best place from which to view the River Lot. The final leg of your trip will take you back to Tour de Faure, via Calvignac and a fantastic Renaissance castle - Cenevieres - before you begin the journey home. If you want to set off on an idyllic trip cycling in France, come to Headwater Holidays. We offer amazing cycling holidays in the Lot, a gorgeous region renowned for its varied spectacular scenery. Book your family cycling holidays today.
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