Tour Details

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Prehistory & Chateaux Hiking Tour Dordogne France

7 Nights / 8 Days

Dates 2008

Available April through October, this trip can start any day of the week.

Price
1345 euros per person, double occupancy. Single supplement: 384 euros.

Level

Level rating: 2-3 Moderate to Challenging: Lengthy hikes over rolling and occasionally short/steep terrain. Walking trail: GR, small elevation changes, country paths.

The trip includes

7 nights in 3 Star Hotels, 5 dinners included, all breakfast, luggage transfers from hotels to hotels, orientation, arrival transfer to Lalinde, all transfers during the tour mentioned, road book: maps, directions, and tourist sites information, technical assistance: During all your tour in case of emergency. We also provide travel planning to add Paris hotels, car rentals, France hotels, trains, airport transfers, and more.

Hotels: Hotel du Perigord*** or Le Foret***, Le Vieux Logis****, Domaine de la Barde*** or Royal Vezere***, Cro Magnon***, La Madaleine*** or Le Renoir***

INCLUDED: 1 GPS handheld with all walking routes and waypoints programmed for easier navigation. Experience recommended. This will be covered during orientation but tech support isn't available once the tour starts.

Additional Night Sarlat: $TBA/person B&B;

Details

Access: Train: From Paris to Bergerac.
2 persons minimum.

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Misc Info

Triples and larger
rooms are occasionally available, but rates are not available except by request.

You are important to us; so we make you thoroughly prepared and include:
Pre-trip travel documents: you will receive extensive information as a customer prior to your departure. Upon confirmation we will send you some general information about preparations including passport info, training tips, and reading lists. As a customer you can also Purchase product from Hammer Nutrition, get 2 FREE issues to Velo News, and much more!

Upon final payment, we will send to you a complete list of documentation by email including Hotel List, contact numbers, itineraries, sites to see and information about sites and culture of the region. We include road signs, packing lists, travel tips, language phrases, holiday info, tour details, culture and customs tips, and much, much more!

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Dordogne Hiking Tour

Hiking Tour in the Perigord!
How to resist to the charm of the Dordogne and Perigord region! The Perigord is a land of chateaux, bastides, prehistoric sites, medieval fortresses, villages and its markets.

There are four different geographic Perigord designations: the White Perigord, the Purple Perigord, the Green Perigord and the Black Perigord. This walking tour will take you in the Black Perigord. The Black Perigord overlooks the valleys of the Vezere and the Dordogne. This limestone plateau, delimited to the West by the valley of the Vezere and to the South, by the valley of the Dordogne, is covered by forests of chestnut trees, pines and Holm oaks, which give it a dark colour and its name "Black Perigord".

This is the world capital of the pre-history with opportunities to visit some of the famous grottos, a country of hundreds of chateaux and high place of the French gastronomy, also known as the country of the “Good, Rich, and Unforgettable meals”! Of course, the excellent and welcoming accommodations on this trip will provide a real taste of the region, and give you the comfort a day of walking deserves!

From the “foie gras” to the duck specialties, or the meals with truffles to the Bergerac wine; the “Produits du Terroir” are the part of the Perigord culture.


I saw a part of France as it was hundreds of years ago. With all the poppies and irises in bloom, the birds singing, the beautiful Cher River and partaking in the exquisite food and wine, I was able to get in touch with myself as never before. I have been crying ever since I returned. The French lifestyle is one I should be leading. As a matter of fact, we all should have this lifestyle. Now I fully understand the "French Paradox". Please send me back!!!
- L. Tongue

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Itinerary

Click on a day to see that days itinerary.

DAY 1

Day 1: Arrival at Bergerac
Arrive in Bergerac - a large town with good rail access and services fromf Paris or Bordeaux. Transfer to Lalinde (included - village nearby), and settle in your charming 3* hotel. Lalinde was formerly a fortified town. Orientation at 6pm and dinner included follows. (D)

Hotel De France

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Bergerac

The Hotel de France is located just steps away from the pedestrian streets in the historical city ce...

DAY 2

DAY 2: Hike to Tremolat & luxury chateau hotel - 17 km

After breakfast,A quiet scenic walk along the canal to discover the beautiful landscapes of the Perigord and views over the Dordogne River. Walk on the GR6 to Tremolat, where you stay in a beautiful 4* Relais & château hotel. Take some time to discover the stunning gardens or relax in the pool, before enjoying a gastronomic dinner. (B,D)

Le Vieux Logis

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Tremolat

Le Vieux Logis was formerly a tobacco farm house and in 1952 the father of the present owner, Monsie...

DAY 3

DAY 3: Hiking to La Bugue, 17 km

A Today, you follow the GR6 that will lead you to Limeuil, «one of the most
beautiful villages of France» with its 12th century church. Your destination is Le
Bugue, and you stay in a charming 3* hotel. Dinner included. To visit today: Limeuil, voted «one of the most beautiful villages of France»; Porte Romane and 18th century house in Le Bugue. (B,D)

Domaine De La Barde

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Le Bugue sur Vezere

The Domaine de la Barde is a former 13th century Noble Haunt which welcomes guests to its manor hous...

DAY 4

DAY 4: Les Eyzies - 16 km

After breakfast, Today's itinerary will take you to the capital of prehistory: Les Eyzies! A quiet walk in the countryside along La Vezere river, where you will have the opportunity to enjoy the scenery, before reaching Les Eyzies. Overnight in a 3* hotel and dinner included. Les Eyzies has many sites worth a lot of your time including the National Museum of Prehistory, the Grotto of Font de Gaume, and smaller pre-hisotry sites. (B,D)

Le Cro Magnon

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Les Eyzies

Classified by the UNESCO as a natural and historical heritage of mankind, this property offers comfo...

DAY 5

DAY 5: loop walk, Les Eyzies - 11 km

After breakfast Today you can either take the day off to relax or do a loop tour around Les Eyzies. If you choose to walk, the itinerary will take you to the Gorge d'Enfer, located north of Les Eyzies. On this hike, you'll discover the many prehistorical sites of the area, such as the Caves of Grand Roc, L'abri du Poisson and many more. This is a very scenic walk through the forest where you will have several viewpoints over the Vezere river. Return to Les Eyzies and overnight in the same hotel. Dinner included. (B,D)

Le Cro Magnon

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Les Eyzies

Classified by the UNESCO as a natural and historical heritage of mankind, this property offers comfo...

DAY 6

DAY 6: To Sarlat - 15 km

After breakfast; Walk from Les Eyzies to Marquay through the Vallee de la Beune. This is where many small rivers join the Vezere. Today's walk will also take you to the Roc de Cazelle caves, where prehistoric habitations have been reproduced. Next, you'll reach the Château de Commarque, a 12th century castle located on a rocky outcrop in the valley of the river Beune. At 5:30pm a taxi will meet you in Marquay and transfer you to Sarlat. Overnight in Sarlat and dinner on your own. (B)

Hotel De La Madeleine

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Sarlat

The Hotel de la Madeleine is conveniently located in Sarlat where you can easily access the prehisto...

DAY 7

DAY 7: Sarlat, Roque Gageac, Beynac- 15 or 18 km

After breakfast, you have a nice loop tour to Beynac. The route will first take you to the village of Vitrac. Then, after walking through the Cingle de Montfort, you'll reach La Roque Gageac, where you can take some time to visit the troglodyte sites. At 5:30pm a taxi transfer will take you back to Sarlat. Overnight in the same hotel, dinner on your own. Includes time at the medieval village of La Roque Gageac, named « one of France's most beautiful villages »; eExotic garden in La Roque Gageac, and the Château de Beynac. (B)

Hotel De La Madeleine

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Sarlat

The Hotel de la Madeleine is conveniently located in Sarlat where you can easily access the prehisto...

DAY 8

DAY 8: Departure after breakfast; bon retour!

 


Optional Services:

Travel insurance, Paris museum & metro passes, Paris day tours, Lido shows, and other services. Cell phone rental and luggage storage services.

Note: prices subject to change based upon currency fluctuations. See Booking Terms and Conditions.

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