Cycling in Occitanie and Pyrenees

by Abicyclette Voyages
Region
Pyrenees
Duration
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Guided Status
Self-Guided
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Overview

Discovering Occitanie by bike is an adventure that reveals all the beauty and diversity of this region in the south of France. Among its jewels, the Canal du Midi and the Canal de la Garonne offer emblematic itineraries for bucolic strolls. Carcassonne, Avignon and Nîmes reveal their cultural and historical secrets. Occitanie is a destination that can cater for cycling enthusiasts of all abilities. While the paths of the Canal du Midi are accessible to families and novices, the slopes of the Pyrenean passes and the valleys of the Languedoc and Roussillon hinterland are more suited to more experienced cyclists. Cyclists can get up close and personal with the flora and fauna of the wetlands and banks of the Canal du Midi, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Located in the South of France, the Occitanie region exudes sun and warmth and calls for relaxation and joie de vivre. Its immediate proximity to Spain gives it a very southern and Latin tinge.

Daily Ride Schedule

Day 1: EuroVeloLa ViaRhôna and the Mediterranean Cycle Route, from Avignon to Sète

EuroVeloLa ViaRhôna and the Mediterranean Cycle Route, from Avignon to Sète

Day 1: Loop bike tour © Vincent photographie - Mairie DuilhacCarcassonne and the Cathar castles

Loop bike tour © Vincent photographie - Mairie DuilhacCarcassonne and the Cathar castles

Day 1: Loop bike tour © Aurelio Rodriguez - CRTL OccitanieNîmes, the Pont du Gard and its secrets

Loop bike tour © Aurelio Rodriguez - CRTL OccitanieNîmes, the Pont du Gard and its secrets

Day 1: Weekend © AvionesenpapelWeekend on the Canal du Midi

Weekend © AvionesenpapelWeekend on the Canal du Midi

Day 1: © Patrice Thebault - CRTL OccitanieThe Garonne canal, from Bordeaux to Toulouse

© Patrice Thebault - CRTL OccitanieThe Garonne canal, from Bordeaux to Toulouse

Day 1: Loop bike tour © G. VlassisGetaway between Provence and Camargue

Loop bike tour © G. VlassisGetaway between Provence and Camargue

Day 1: © C. Deschamps - ADT AudeThe Canal du Midi from Toulouse to Sete

© C. Deschamps - ADT AudeThe Canal du Midi from Toulouse to Sete

Day 1: New © Dominique VIET - CRT OccitanieThe Canal des 2 mers, from Bordeaux to Sète

New © Dominique VIET - CRT OccitanieThe Canal des 2 mers, from Bordeaux to Sète

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What's Included

About the Pyrenees

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