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Padirac Castle – Loubressac loop from Bretenoux - Biars

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Padirac Castle – Loubressac loop from Bretenoux - Biars

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Padirac Castle – Loubressac loop from Bretenoux - Biars

03:11

48.1km

660m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 19, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Parc naturel régional des Causses du Quercy

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.23 km

View of the Castelnau-de-Bretenoux castle

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Very nice view of the Château Castelnau-Bretenoux.

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18.6 km

Padirac Castle

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Chateau located in the middle of Padirac, a village best known for its impressive chasm.

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24.2 km

View of the 80-Meter Waterfall from Above

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From here you have a great view of the waterfall from above. You have to push your bikes up three flights of stairs and about 150 m over scree, but it's worth it.

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27.0 km

D38 ascent to the waterfall

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Small road, decent climb, some beautiful views.

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28.4 km

Autoire - one of France's most beautiful villages

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Medieval townscape with natural stone or half-timbered facades.

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28.6 km

Shaded Picnic Area with Panoramic View Near Autoire

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At the entrance to Autoire.

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33.8 km

Loubressac

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Loubressac is a commune in the Lot department of France and has 458 inhabitants. The place is part of the arrondissement of Figeac. Loubressac has been recognized by Les Plus …

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44.0 km

Castelnau-Bretenoux Castle

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Very beautiful and well-preserved castle from the 13th century. Entry costs €8 and is definitely worth it. It is also easy to reach by bike on a beautiful cycle path through an idyllic landscape.

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48.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

41.8 km

3.10 km

2.56 km

471 m

205 m

Surfaces

35.9 km

11.6 km

471 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (380 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

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Thursday 21 May

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Padirac Castle – Loubressac loop from Bretenoux - Biars

View of the Castelnau-de-Bretenoux castle

Padirac Castle

View of the 80-Meter Waterfall from Above

D38 ascent to the waterfall

Autoire - one of France's most beautiful villages

Shaded Picnic Area with Panoramic View Near Autoire

Loubressac

Castelnau-Bretenoux Castle

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