Bordeaux to Sète Self-guided Cycling Tour 12-day Level 4

Overview

The 'Canal des 2 Mers' links up the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea. This bike itinerary leads you along the Canal de Garonne from Bordeaux to Toulouse. Then, you will join the Canal du Midi, UNESCO World Heritage, to the Mediterranean Sea. You will follow this ancient canal towpath, converted as a promenade and discovery space, to share with walkers and boaters. This is a Level 4 tour, recommended for sustained cycling and great bike fitness. Included: 11 nights in 2*/3* accommodation (3*/4* available on request), Breakfast, 2 Dinners (drinks excl), Luggage transfer during the bike stages (1 luggage, 20kg per person), 1 Travel folder (per room) including colour maps, City taxes, Personalised app navigation, Hotline 7-days a week. Not included: 9x Dinner, Drinks and lunches, Tickets to attractions, tours of attractions, Bike rental, Helmets, Transfer to the starting point. Extra nights available in Bordeaux (From 85 EUR p.p) and Sete (From 70 EUR p.p). Departures Monday and Tuesday - 100 EUR supplement for departures on other days. Extra luggage supplement - 30 EUR per piece, per transfer. August 3rd-9th there is a "FERIAS" supplement from 70 EUR per person (a festival in southern France). Arrival/parking/departure information provided for travel from Paris and return transfers. Hybrid bike rental (195 EUR) or E-bike rental (320 EUR) available upon request. Day 1: Arrival in Bordeaux. Explore the city, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Day 2: Bordeaux – Rauzan | 46km. Cycle along the 'Roger Lapébie' bike path through vineyards and forest. Day 3: Rauzan – Marmande | 69km. Cycle through the countryside and join the Canal des-deux-mers. Day 4: Marmande – Agen | 64km. Stops at 'Le Mas-d’Agenais' with St. Vincent church and Damazan. Day 5: Agen – Moissac | 43km. Visit Moissac, an unmissable stage of the St Jacques de Compostelle pilgrimage, and its Romanesque abbatial church. Day 6: Moissac – Toulouse | 68km. Arrive in Toulouse, the 'Ville rose', and explore its city centre. Day 7: Toulouse – Castelnaudary | 61km. Cycle through the 'Lauragais' country and arrive in Castelnaudary, famous for its 'Cassoulet'. Day 8: Castelnaudary – Carcassonne | 41km. Explore the Cathar country and the impressive medieval city of Carcassonne. Day 9: Carcassonne – Homps (or Olonzac) | 42km. Cycle between the Aude river and the canal, visiting villages and canal bridges. Day 10: Homps (or Olonzac) – Béziers | 64km. Ride through charming villages, passing the Malpas tunnel and the Fonsérannes locks before reaching Béziers. Day 11: Béziers – Sète | 50km. Cycle towards the Mediterranean Sea, along the canal and Herault river, arriving in Sète. Day 12: Departure during the day. Car rental in France is available upon request for self-driving before or after the tour. Travel insurance information is provided, with a link to get a quote.

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