PRAYSSAC
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LOCATION
From July 5 to 12, 2025, during the 19th UECT European Week, cycling tourists from all over Europe will be welcomed in Prayssac (France), a town of 2,460 residents located 25 km west of Cahors >> MAP
Prayssac (107 meters above sea level), situated on the banks of the Lot River in one of its magnificent meanders, spans 2,400 hectares in the heart of the Cahors wine region—a wine with a prestigious history and the driving force behind the local economy.
In a nutshell, the Lot Valley is a region in the heart of Quercy, rich in discoveries of all kinds, where heritage, fortified towns, traditions, and modernity complement one another in a region that combines cycling with fine dining and distinctive wines.
THE CLIMATE
The climate here is oceanic, with temperate summers and average summer temperatures ranging from about 20°C to 27°C in July. Weather in Prayssac.
EXPLORE THE LOT

ORGANIZATION
The number of participants that can be accommodated under optimal conditions is set at 2,500 people; online registration is available at www.uect.org.
In close collaboration with the UECT, the organizers—CODEP FFCT du Lot, the Prayssac Cycling Tourists Club, and the municipality of Prayssac—will be available to assist you with picking up your registration packets from Friday, July 4, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. on Friday, July 4, 2025, to 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 5, 2025, at the “administrative” center located at the Sports Complex – 9 rue René Lafargue – 46220 Prayssac – GPS coordinates 44°30'24.86°N – 1°11'23.06°E, where the following events will take place:
- the reception area
- the UECT apparel store
- drop-in sessions throughout the Week.
On the “Practical Information” page of the same website, please review the details regarding:
- the UECT federal campground and other lodging options
- excursions
- meals
- road bike routes
- recreational activities.
If you would like additional information:
- about registration and the UECT
federal camp organizationinfo@uect.org
questions and answers in French/English - about general logistics in Prayssac
: seprayssac2025@gmail.com
Q&A in French/English
Practical information

The deadline for registration and payment is June 8, 2025, but the number of participants we can accommodate under appropriate conditions is limited to 2,500; once this quota is reached, registration will close.
PROGRAM
We invite you to review the event schedule (as of May 12, 2025).
ACCOMMODATIONS
The UECT Federal Campground:
Location and Capacity: The temporary UECT federal campground is divided into 6 separate zones for motorhomes/caravans and tents; motorhomes/caravans and tents cannot be mixed in the same zone.
- Five zones for motorhomes/caravans, with a total capacity of 500 pitchs, are planned within the city limits and on the outskirts, spread across six zones/parks (mostly on grassy ground and meadows, with a few sites on gravel or asphalt).
- One zone tents with a capacity of 62 pitchs is planned within the sports complex (grass surface)
- The local organizers have decided not to provide individual electrical hookups for a fee, per a decision by the municipality.
- For owners of electric-assist bicycles, battery charging (for a fee and by prior reservation via the registration form) will be available at a single fixed location within the sports complex; a station with 300 outlets is planned.
See the UECT Federal Campground Rules and Regulations
Other Accommodations:
Are you looking for accommodations in Prayssac and the surrounding area, such as vacation centers, hotels, apartments, or private campgrounds?
- All information on available accommodations
- List of other accommodations.
- Cahors/Lot Valley Tourist Office – Email: contact@cahorsvalleedulot.com – Phone: 05 65 53 20 65 – Website: https://www.cahorsvalleedulot.com
Rates have been negotiated by UECT with two vacation villages located in Prayssac
- Domaine de Claire Rive for the period from June 27, 2025, to July 18, 2025: Reservations can only be made via the website https://www.domaine-claire-rive.com/ using the promo code UECT25 -
- Les Bois de Prayssac for the period from July 1 to 16, 2025: Bookings can only be made through the website https://www.village-vacances-lesboisdeprayssac.fr/ using promo code UECT2025 (promotion applies only to 25 cottages for 2 to 4 people) -
UECT is currently negotiating partnerships to secure discounted rates with several private campgrounds (list) located in the Prayssac area.
Currently, camping rates have been negotiated by UECT with:
- May 19, 2025—Camping de la Tuque (9 km from Prayssac) for the period from July 4 to 12, 2025. Reservations for RV/trailer sites and fully equipped vacation rentals—by phone only at 06 18 08 46 50 using promo code UECT25 on the website https://www.campinglatuque.fr/
- Camping Le Valenty for the period from July 4 to 12, 2025. Reservations for campsites, chalets, and bungalows—only via the website https://www.campinglevalenty.fr/avec using promo code UECT25
- Déjà Vu Campground for the period from June 28, 2025, to July 12, 2025. Reservations for campsites and luxury safari tents—only through the website https://campingdejavu.fr/fr using promo code UECT25 on the page https://campingdejavu.fr/fr/actualites/
- Camping Le Ch'timi for the period from July 4 to July 12, 2025. Pitch reservations—Chalets—exclusively via the website
https://wp.campinglechtimi.com/fr/europeenne-de-cyclotourisme/ using promo code UECT25.
EXCURSIONS
For accompanying guests, the tour program will focus exclusively on tourist sites, led by French- and English-speaking
guides. Excursion reservations must be made in advance via the online registration form.
HIKING
Hiking trails are offered by the local Tourist Office. Trail
descriptions: No registration required, no group gatherings; the marked trails are open to the public and unguided.
These trails will be available at the UECT office.
MEALS
- Breakfast (by reservation) for up to 170 people each day will be served from Saturday, July 5, through Saturday, July 12, 2025, in the dining area of the Sports Complex.
- Dinners (by reservation) for up to 200 people each day will be served from Saturday, July 5, through Thursday, July 10, 2025, at various locations in Prayssac.
- The closing gala dinner (by reservation only) for up to 300 people will take place on Friday, July 11, 2025, in the dining area of the Sports Complex.
Reservations for all meals must be made in advance via the online registration form; no on-site reservations will be accepted.
ENTERTAINMENT
From Saturday, July 5, through Friday, July 11, 2025, every evening at a town square in Prayssac.
SHOP: UECT cycling apparel
Open at the “administrative” center located at the Prayssac Sports Complex.
- Friday, July 4, 2025, 2:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
- Saturday, July 5, 2025, 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
- Thursday, July 10, 2025, 4:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Discover the complete UECT cycling and touring line
ROAD BIKE COURSES
Planned (as of June 12, 2025):
- A 74-km discovery route on Saturday and a 65-km route on Sunday afternoon, with elevation gain suitable for any trained cyclist,
- Monday through Friday, with a choice of 3 routes each day featuring varying distances: short (52/63 km), medium (75/84 km), and long (110/134 km), with elevation gains that vary depending on the distance but are manageable for any fit cyclist,
- We’ll be in a region of valleys and hills; the routes on paved roads will range in elevation from 80 m to 449 m—please bring gear ratios suited to your individual goals.
> > > Route details (km, elevation gain): DOWNLOAD the routes (GPX)
> > > View the route maps: - LONG - MEDIUM - SHORT - ALL
> > > Download the routes via QR code for viewing on a smartphone.
If you would like additional information:
- regarding registration and the UECT federal camp organization:
info@uect.org
response in French - about general logistics in Prayssac:
seprayssac2025@gmail.com
response in French
The final general program will be posted online on June 8, 2025, on this page.
This section will be updated as new information becomes available, so we encourage you to check back regularly.