Larroque-Toirac – Cajarc town centre loop from Cadrieu

Larroque-Toirac – Cajarc town centre loop from Cadrieu

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Larroque-Toirac – Cajarc town centre loop from Cadrieu

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35.2km

580m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 14, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 32.4 km for 122 m

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14.1 km

Superb high castle

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The spectacular silhouette of the Château de Larroque-Toirac is the soul of the village.

A bastion of the Hundred Years' War: Built between the 12th and 15th centuries, this listed historic monument has retained its entire original defensive system despite repeated assaults by the English.

A living residence: Unlike many medieval ruins, the castle has the distinction of having always been inhabited. Its guided tour allows you to discover an intact period kitchen, magnificent 15th-century fireplaces, and superb 16th-century polychrome frescoes.

Prehistoric origins: Just behind the building, the cliff houses troglodytic caves that already served as shelter for humans from the Neolithic period.

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14.3 km

Château de Saint-Pierre-Toirac

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Magnificent castle that I will have to visit!

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14.3 km

Larroque-Toirac

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In the heart of the Lot Valley, between Figeac and Cajarc, Larroque-Toirac Castle dominates the village from the top of its astonishing cliff. Classified as a historical monument and built between the twelfth and fourteenth centuries, it was originally an excellent defense place. From the Middle Ages, it has also retained its defense system.

Conquered and reconquered by the English for centuries, the site today reveals a stately home with its original kitchen, fireplaces fifteenth century or incredible frescoes of the sixteenth. Open to the public from July to early September and on request for groups from May to October, it is now a private property in limited numbers.

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15.4 km

Pretty bastide village but a fair climb up there

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Saint-Pierre-Toirac is a typical Quercy village with narrow streets, gardens and beautiful architecture. Farmers' market every Wednesday in July and August from 5pm to 8pm

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20.1 km

marre de camboulan

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23.7 km

Ancien Lavoir

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32.4 km

Pont de Cajarc

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Beautiful bridge over Le Lot

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32.6 km

Former station and start of the Voie verte

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32.8 km

Cajarc

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Cajarc was made famous by the comedian Coluche, during a sketch, where the latter parodies a cult radio program: Le Schmilblick. The village is backed by the causse of Saint-Chels, and is surrounded by cirques of limestone plateaus. The village is located at the foot of the Lot River, it benefits from a natural setting conducive to relaxation and sports activities.

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33.0 km

Cajarc town centre

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Cajarc is the main town of the Canton, with plenty of bars and restaurants (including one with a Michelin star). It is the perfect lunch or overnight stop off.
Really pretty in summer too, down by the Lot river.

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