Canal de Garonne 7-day Self-guided Cycling Tour Level 4

Overview

The Canal de Garonne has been transformed almost completely as a green lane, from the Bordeaux docks to the Toulouse pink squares. You will follow this ancient canal towpath, converted as a promenade and discover space to share with walkers, cyclists and boaters. Between rivers, vines and orchards, the numerous ancient fortified towns are waiting to reveal their secrets and history. You will be surrounded by a quiet easy living, conviviality and gastronomy. Tour Character: Level 4 Sustained cycling. Great bike fitness is recommended Included in the Cycling Tour: 6 nights (double or twin room) in 2*/3* accommodation (3*/4* available on request), Breakfast, 1 Dinner (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 in the tour: 5 dinners, Drinks and lunches, Tickets to attractions, tours of attractions, Bike rental, Helmet, Transfer to the starting point, Solo traveller supplement 100 EUR (if you are the only traveller on the tour). Extra nights: Bordeaux: From 85 EUR p.p (+60 EUR single room), Toulouse: From 75 EUR p.p (+40 EUR single room) Daily departure from April to October Extra luggage supplement - 30 EUR per piece, per transfer Arrival/parking/departure: From Paris: Montparnasse train station >> Bordeaux St Jean train station (about 2h10 by TGV train). Return transfer to Bordeaux: Toulouse Matabiau train station >> Bordeaux St Jean train station (about 2h15 by TGV train or train). Return transfer to Paris: Toulouse Matabiau train station >> Paris Montparnasse train station (about 4h30 by TGV train). To rent a Hybrid bike (120 EUR) or E-bike (180 EUR) please contact our office when booking: [[email protected]] Day 1 Arrival in Bordeaux. For the first day, take your time to visit Bordeaux. Take a walk along the Garonne docks. This city is a World Heritage Site by UNESCO will fill you with enthusiasm for its quality of life, the green airy spaces, its gastronomy and of course its wine! Day 2 Bordeaux – Rauzan | 46km. Once the Garonne is crossed in Bordeaux, follow the bike path ‘Roger Lapébie’ (French racing cycle route) in the middle of vineyards and forest. This path use an ancient railway line which leads you to the heart of the ‘Entre-deux-mers’. You will then reach your accommodation in Rauzan, a medieval village dominated by its castle and keep. Day 3 Rauzan – Marmande | 69km. When you leave Rauzan cycle along the bike path until you arrive in Sauveterre-de-Guyenne, a fortified village from the 13th century. Follow the itinerary on small countryside routes, before joining the Canal des-deux-mers in La Réole, a small village over-looking the Garonne. Follow the Canal and reach Marmande, the tomato capital city! Day 5 Agen – Moissac | 43km. The river run, this stage continues passing through Valence d’Agen, a medieval village with a rich cultural and natural heritage. You will find the warmest welcome for cycling tourists. Continuing you will arrive in Moissac, an unmissable stage of the St Jacques de Compostelle pilgrimage. Visit the ancient Benedictine abbatial church, its cloister and the church tympanum is one of the greatest from the Romanesque Art, a true architectural spectacle that cannot be missed. Day 6 Moissac – Toulouse | 68km. During this last stage, enjoy the quietness of the canal before joining the lively and well-known “Ville rose”. The villages are warm and open, welcoming you for lunch breaks or time to relax. Finally you arrive in Toulouse, away from the traffic via the Canal du Midi. You must visit the town centre! Walk around the well-known ‘Place du Capitole’, the Basilica St Sernin, the Jacobins’ monastery, just beautiful. Day 7 Departure during the day - ask us about staying an extra night Car rental in France If you would like to drive yourself before or after your tour, ask us for a quote on any brand new Renault, Peugeot or Citroen vehicle for driving in Europe. Pick up your vehicle from most capital cities in Europe and return it to your drop off destination. Top insurance cover. Email [[email protected]] for a competitive quote Travel Insurance for France Wander the World Without Worry Local language barriers. Lost passport. Unexpected medical expenses. Sometimes, our trips don’t go as planned. That’s why Slow Tours Pty Ltd wants you to have the most robust travel advisory and protection for your vacation. Ask us for a quote [[email protected]]

Daily Ride Schedule

Accommodation & Services

Accommodation

Hotel

What's Included