Voyages

Gastronomic getaway from Cognacais to Périgord Noir

Nouvelle-Aquitaine

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8

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7

nights

From Cognac to Sarlat, 7 days of gourmet getaway where wine, cognac, porcini mushrooms, truffles and the famous duck breast will be on the menu!

Meet at Cognac station, capital of the eponymous brandy and one of the most prestigious spirits in the world, to start this gastronomic journey that will take you to Périgord Noir.
After a few tastings and crossing the Cognac vineyard, the largest vineyard of white grapes in France, you will enter the magnificent forests of the green and black Périgord, renowned for their exceptional mushrooms such as porcini mushrooms and truffles.
Every day, we offer you a unique culinary experience to discover the specialties of This region of France, where the art of eating well is a deeply rooted tradition.

Distance
370
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Level
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Relief
Accidenté
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Day after day

D1 | Evening in Cognac

Start your cycling and gourmet trip with an evening in Cognac, the city where François I was born and the ideal opportunity to immerse yourself in the unique atmosphere of this region dedicated to the production of its brandy, and proud of its excellent know-how.

J2 | Cognac - Jarnac

This first stage takes you pedaling through the heart of the vineyards of Grande and Petite Champagne and discover the secrets of production of passionate winemakers who will offer you your first tastings.

Distance: Around 50 km
Difficulty: Moderate
Duration: 3 to 4 am (no break)
Type of course: Vineyard routes and bike paths along the Charente.
Must-haves: Cognac tastings, Pineau des Charentes creation workshop, Château de Bouteville

Day 3 | Jarnac - Angoulême

Drive along the Charente and cycle from village to village to Angoulême, capital of comic books but also of gastronomy with its numerous restaurants and its festival celebrating cuisine. We are from the area so we know the best addresses to treat you.

Distance: Around 40 km
Difficulty: Easy
Duration: 2 to 3 hours (without breaks)
Type of course: Roads and bike paths on the banks of Charente.
Must-haves: Visit the city center of Angoulême, the international capital of comic books, and its gourmet halls.

Day 4 | Angoulême - Abjat-sur-Bandiat

The longest stage awaits you to reach the Périgord Vert. Enjoy the beauty of its majestic forests, recognized by locals for their chanterelles and the famous porcini mushrooms of Périgord!

Distance: Around 70 km
Difficulty: Moderate
Duration: 4 am to 5 am (no break)
Type of course: Forest roads and paths.
Must-haves: The calm of the woods and forests of Charente-Périgourdine, an exceptional table d'hotes and a cottage in the heart of nature.

Day 5 | Abjat-sur-Bandiat - Perigueux

Continue cycling in the heart of the Périgord forests and reach the Périgord Blanc.

Along the way, stop at a truffle estate for a visit to discover this fascinating production and a lunch based on this exceptional product.

Distance: Around 60 km
Difficulty: Moderate
Duration: 3 to 4 am (no break)
Type of course: Forest roads and paths.
Must-haves: Visit and lunch in a truffle farm.

Day 6 | Perigueux - Montignac-Lascaux

Welcome to Périgord Noir!
Discover the secrets of making gourmet walnut oil and visit the Lascaux Cave, an emblematic site of prehistoric art.

The day ends with a menu composed of farm products (subject to availability).

Distance: Around 60 km
Difficulty: Moderate
Duration: 3 to 4 am (no break)
Type of course: Forest roads and along the banks of Vézère.
Must-haves: The Vézère Valley, a visit to an oil mill, the Lascaux cave, an exceptional table d'hotes.

Day 7 | Montignac-Lascaux - La-Roque-Gageac

Pass from the Vézère valley to the Dordogne valley and cross the impressive troglodyte cities built near their banks.

Enjoy a new truffle tasting because when you love, you don't count.

Distance: Around 60 km
Difficulty: Moderate
Duration: 3 to 4 am (no break)
Type of course: Forest roads and along the banks of Vézère.
Must-haves: Visit a truffle farm, Roque-Gageac, the Dordogne valley.

Day 8 | La-Roque-Gageac - Sarlat-la-Canéda

Reach Sarla-la-Canéda, the end point of your trip, along the banks of the Dordogne.

Distance: Around 25 km
Difficulty: Easy
Duration: 1 to 2 hours (without breaks)
Type of course: Cliffside roads on the banks of the Dordogne, bike path.
Must-haves: La Roque-Gageac, Sarlat-la-Canéda.

All our bike trips are customizable.
Contact us by email contact@komunity.cc if you want us to adapt the duration of the stay, the length of the stages or the activities offered and we will get back to you with a tailor-made stay offer.

Booking

Included
On the bike
One Great itinerary designed and recognized by our passionate team
La selection and reservation of activities mentioned in the day-after-day
One personalized roadbook including:
our selection of the most beautiful spots to have a bite to eat, have a drink or watch the sunset
all useful addresses for a bike trip (repair shops, public fountains, etc.)
One GPS counter and its support with the itineraries of each stage
One telephone support in case of emergency, for the duration of your trip
Before and after the stage
Your lodging throughout your stay:
⚠️ our prices are shown for occupancy in a double room, single room available as an option.
The transport of your luggage between each stage
The KomUnity Super Travel Pack
THEWelcome aperitif The first day
Not included
Renting a bike available as an option
Transport from your home
Meals and drinks that are not mentioned when booking
The single room supplement available as an option
Bicycle cancellation and theft & breakage insurance available as an option
Repatriation travel insurance/Civil liability
Anything not mentioned in “Included”
onwards
1500
€ INCLUDING TAX
Duration •
8
days
Nights included •
7
Distance •
370
Km
Level •
Intermédiaire
Relief •
Accidenté

Our bike travel services

Do you have questions?

Our team will be happy to answer them!

F.A.Q.

We will no longer have any secrets for you.

Can I apply to KomUnity for a tailor-made trip?

Of course, all the bike trips in our catalog are customizable. Moreover, they are systematically adapted according to availability, your requests, and the day of departure. You can also share all your desires with us at contact@komunity.cc, even to a new destination, we will be happy to come back to you with a tailor-made stay quote.

What types of bikes are suitable for KomUnity adventures?

For each of our adventures, we offer high-end bikes for rent: hiking bikes or carbon road bikes, available with electric assistance. If you wish, you can also come with your own bike.For mountain trips, we strongly recommend the use of a road bike.

Do I have the level to go on a bike trip?

Of course! We offer trips for all levels to allow everyone to live the magnificent experience that is cycling. Our trips are classified by difficulty in order to help you select a route adapted to your level. There are 4 levels of difficulty:
1. Beginner : Trips accessible to everyone even if you never do sports or bike. The stages are short and relatively flat to allow you to enjoy the landscape without exhausting yourself.
2. Intermediate : Trips that remain accessible to all levels but the distances are a bit longer compared to the beginner level and the terrain can be hilly.
3. Confirmed : You are sporty and are used to doing endurance sports (running, hiking, cycling, triathlon)
4. Expert : Trips reserved for climbers used to long distances. These are trips that follow the routes of the Tour de France. The stages are generally between 80 and 120 km for at least 1500 m of positive altitude difference. For each trip, we offer the rental of electric bikes with a range of more than 100km to help you overcome any difficulty.

And the relief in all this?

Our trips are also classified by relief.
They were organized into 3 groups as in the Tour de France:
1. Dish: Flat relief. Altitude generally less than 300 meters. Perfect to swallow the kilometers without getting tired, even without electric assistance. Difficulty: easy.
2. Accidental: Hilly relief, marked by the presence of hills or medium mountains. Altitude often between 300 and 800 meters.These adventures remain accessible for everyone but it is better to opt for an electric bike if you are not used to the altitude difference.Difficulty: intermediate to advanced.
3. Mountain: High relief with altitudes greater than 800 meters. High percentage, twisty descent, and spectacular vistas, it's climbers' favorite playground. These destinations can also be discovered by electric bike, to benefit from pleasant assistance. Difficulty: confirmed to experts

What accommodations await you after the stage?

After a day of pedaling, it's time for some well-deserved rest!
We offer you accommodations, each more exceptional than the last, where it is good to rest and recharge your batteries (yours or that of the bike).
We have selected the most beautiful for you: charming guest rooms, mountain chalets, concept hotels, farm cottages, cabins in the woods or unusual accommodations.
You will have only one desire, to discover what awaits you at the next stage.

How are trip departure dates determined?

It's up to you to decide! On our travel page, you choose your destination then your departure date and we adapt to offer you the best possible experience.
For some trips, we recommend a departure day during the week to avoid large crowds, and to optimize the program according to the opening days of our partners but it is up to you to choose.

What is the cancellation policy for KomUnity trips?

You can cancel your stay subject to payment of cancellation fees if the cancellation occurs:
• More than 90 days prior to departure: Refund of 75% | or credit of 100% of the amounts received valid in the next 12 months.
• Between 60 and 90 days before departure: Refund of 50% | or credit of 75% of the amounts received valid in the next 12 months.
• Between 30 and 60 days before departure: Refund of 25% | or credit note of 50% of the amounts received valid in the next 12 months.
• Less than 30 days before departure: No refund or credit of 50% of the amounts received valid in the next 12 months.

To protect yourself against a last-minute cancellation, KomUnity recommends taking out cancellation insurance with our partner Chapka Assurances. We offer it as an option at the time of booking and we take care of it for you.
It should be noted that this insurance can only be taken out within 48 hours of ordering your trip.

And food is important, isn't it?

Primordial! As we are cyclists, but also gourmets, for each of our trips, we have prepared a complete roadbook with a selection of all the great addresses not to be missed under any circumstances!
There is something for everyone: picnics facing the sea, tapas at sunset, tables d'hotes on the farm or traditional restaurants.

Are our trips kid friendly?

Yes, our trips with the theme “as a family” are adapted to children. For these trips, we offer rental trailers to transport the little ones, and children's bikes for the older ones.

Who is this cute little guy?

He is KoMi, a raccoon who is a fan of cycling and cycling trips. What he prefers are mountain stages, and gourmet breaks

Why leave with KomUnity?

• Pedal in the heart of exceptional landscapes
• Follow routes traced by passionate cyclists.
• (Re) discover regions by traveling differently
• Relax in magnificent lodgings
Choose a theme according to your desires: oenology, gastronomy, sport, history, nature...
• Make the choice of a more responsible tourism
• Contribute to the development of local tourism

Coucher de soleil sur un paysage montagneux avec une maison en bois entourée d'arbres verts.

Your testimonies

Because you're the one who talks about it best...

Great bike time spent with colleagues and organizers who were really great!
Julian P.
Already two KomUnity Pelotons under my belt during the 2023 and 2024 Tour de France, all with friends. The first in the Alps to fight against the percentages of Ramaz and the second in Ariège to enjoy nature in the hairpin bends of the Col d'Agnes.
Thanks to KomUnity and Brieux for organizing, with great care, these moments of sport but above all of sharing, conviviality, surpassing oneself and discovering magnificent landscapes. France by bike is even more beautiful.
Simon D.
Superb organization proposed by KomUnity and Brieux each year through various journeys, Mont Ventoux and its surroundings, a visit to Ariège but also days on the Tour route!
The sports program, but adapted to the group, allows you to combine performance, fun and discovery!
Thanks again!!
Thibaud V.
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