Canal du Midi, from Moissac to Carcassonne

by Discover France
Region
Pyrenees
Duration
7 days
Guided Status
Self-Guided
Difficulty
Easy
D-Score™
D2 - Intermediate

Overview

This trip brings you along the most beautiful sites along the Canal that links the Mediterranean and the Atlantic Ocean on safe cycle paths. Take your start from Moissac and its famous convent, a unique treasure of perfectly conserved Roman art. Your trip follows the Garonne River stopping by in the charming cities of Montauban and Toulouse. You continue by riding on the peaceful Canal du Midi to Cathare country and finish in the famous medieval city of Carcassonne, a World Heritage Site.

Daily Ride Schedule

Day 1: Arrival in Moissac

Arrival in Moissac

Day 2: From Moissac to Montauban

23 km 151 m

D1

From Moissac to Montauban

Day 3: From Montauban to Toulouse

45 km 183 m

D2

From Montauban to Toulouse

Day 4: Free day to explore in Toulouse

Free day to explore in Toulouse

Day 5: From Toulouse to Castelnaudary

40 km 150 m

D1

From Toulouse to Castelnaudary

Day 6: From Castelnaudary to Carcassonne

26 km 150 m

D1

From Castelnaudary to Carcassonne

Day 7: Departure from Carcassonne

Departure from Carcassonne

Accommodation & Services

Accommodation

Hotel

What's Included

Catering services
Accommodation arrangements
Bike rental

About the Pyrenees

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