Canal de la Garonne, from Bordeaux to Toulouse

by Discover France
Region
Pyrenees
Duration
8 days
Guided Status
Self-Guided
Difficulty
N/A
D-Score™
D2 - Intermediate

Overview

This cycling tour starts in the beautiful city of Bordeaux and moves on to explore the Canal du Midi, its vineyards, fine food and towns and castles. On your way, you will visit Cadillac and its Garonne River. You will then cycle to Marmande, home of a tomato variety. Your next ride will lead you to Agen, renowned for its Saint Caprais Cathedral. Your cycling trip will also pass through Moissac and Montauban. It will end up in Toulouse, an essential stop-off in the heart of the south west of France. Once the capital of the Visigoths and now the capital of the air and space industry, Toulouse invites you to explore its 2000 years of history.

Daily Ride Schedule

Day 1: Arrival in Bordeaux

Arrival in Bordeaux

Day 2: From Bordeaux to Podensac

55 km 410 m

D1

From Bordeaux to Podensac

Day 3: From Podensac to Cocumont

50 km 500 m

D1

From Podensac to Cocumont

Day 4: From Cocumont to Agen

74 km 250 m

D2

From Cocumont to Agen

Day 5: From Agen to Moissac

45 km 190 m

D1

From Agen to Moissac

Day 6: From Moissac to Montauban

37 km 151 m

D1

From Moissac to Montauban

Day 7: From Montauban to Toulouse

72 km 183 m

D2

From Montauban to Toulouse

Day 8: Departure from Toulouse

Departure from Toulouse

Accommodation & Services

Accommodation

Hotel

What's Included

Catering services
Accommodation arrangements
Bike rental
Mechanical support

About the Pyrenees

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