Bourlens, a region in the Lot-et-Garonne department of southwestern France, offers diverse landscapes suitable for a range of outdoor activities. The terrain features rolling hills, limestone plateaus, and wooded valleys, alongside agricultural land and open prairies. Situated near the Lot River, the area also includes picturesque river valleys and distinctive limestone cliffs, providing varied backdrops for several sports like touring cycling, road cycling, hiking, mountain biking, and more.
Bourlens provides more than 10 routes across…
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4.4
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4.4
(15)
68
hikers
8.81km
02:29
190m
180m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

4.6
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16
hikers
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

3.0
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hikers
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

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15
hikers
8.42km
02:15
100m
100m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.
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4.3
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18
riders
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

9
riders
35.3km
02:52
540m
550m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

7
riders
32.6km
02:54
510m
520m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

5.0
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1
riders
33.8km
02:13
390m
390m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.
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4.8
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15
riders
32.2km
02:45
490m
490m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required.

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9
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25.4km
02:15
380m
380m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required.

6
riders
53.6km
04:45
1,080m
1,090m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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riders
32.9km
02:33
450m
450m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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14
riders
52.1km
02:24
580m
590m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

14
riders
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

4.0
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9
riders
51.1km
02:25
590m
600m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

7
riders
36.0km
01:57
440m
440m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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4
runners
16.9km
01:59
280m
280m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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runners
9.35km
01:05
140m
140m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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runners
14.4km
01:38
230m
230m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

3
runners
6.41km
00:44
80m
80m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.
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1
riders
73.6km
05:27
1,450m
1,450m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

2
riders
19.8km
01:28
330m
330m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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riders
18.0km
01:11
110m
110m
Easy gravel ride. Mostly paved surfaces.

5.0
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1
riders
46.4km
03:00
480m
480m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.
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Bourlens offers a variety of outdoor activities, including Touring cycling, Road cycling, Hiking, Mountain biking, Jogging, and Gravel biking. The region features diverse landscapes with rolling hills, limestone plateaus, and wooded valleys. More than 10 routes are available, catering to various skill levels.
Yes, Bourlens is well-equipped for cyclists, offering routes for touring cycling, road cycling, mountain biking, and gravel biking. The area includes greenways built on former railway lines and road cycling routes through rolling hills. For more information, consult guides like Cycling around Bourlens.
Bourlens features a network of hiking trails through wooded valleys, agricultural plateaus, and rolling hills. Routes often provide panoramic views, such as loops around Tournon d'Agenais. Trails like "Bourlens, balade par monts et par vaux" offer easy walks. Find more details in the Hiking around Bourlens guide.
Mountain biking is popular in Bourlens, with numerous trails available. The varied terrain includes agricultural land, dense forests, and open prairies, providing scenic backdrops. Local clubs like the VTT des Rochers also utilize these trails. Explore options in the MTB Trails around Bourlens guide.
Yes, Bourlens features greenways, often developed on former railway lines, providing safe and scenic routes away from traffic. Notable examples include the Greenway Along the Lot River and the Fumel-Monsempron-Libos Greenway. The latter connects to the larger Véloroute de la Vallée du Lot V86.
The Bourlens region is characterized by diverse natural beauty. It is situated near the Lot River, featuring picturesque river valleys and distinctive limestone cliffs. The landscape transitions between agricultural land, dense forests, and open prairies, with common rolling hills and limestone plateaus.
The area around Bourlens offers historical and cultural richness. Historical sites include Fumel Castle, a medieval structure overlooking the Lot River, and the Priory of Saint-Front-sur-Lémance. The region is also close to "Most Beautiful Villages in France" like Monflanquin and Tournon d'Agenais.
Bourlens is a popular destination for outdoor activities on komoot, with more than 5,000 visitors having shared their experiences. The routes have an average rating of 4.42 out of 5 stars. There are 11 routes available across various sports.
Komoot offers several guides for Bourlens to help plan outdoor adventures. These include Cycling around Bourlens, Road Cycling Routes around Bourlens, and Hiking around Bourlens. Other guides cover MTB, running, and gravel biking.
The Bourlens region features varying elevations, contributing to its diverse scenery and challenge levels for outdoor activities. Elevations in the area range from approximately 315 feet (96 meters) to 771 feet (235 meters). This provides options for both gentle and more challenging terrain.
For official inquiries regarding Bourlens, the Mairie de Bourlens (Town Hall) can be contacted. The phone number is 05 53 40 75 78. Email inquiries can be sent to mairie.bourlens@outlook.com or mairie.bourlens@collectivite47.fr.

