Cycling the Canal du Midi from Carcassonne to the Mediterranean, exploring Roman towns, charming villages, canals, olive groves, vineyards, and historic gems like the Canal du Midi built in the 17th century. The holiday includes 6 nights, 6 breakfasts, luggage transport, a high-quality bicycle, route notes, and GPS navigation. The route begins in the walled city of Carcassonne and concludes by the Mediterranean Sea, with an itinerary that includes exploring Carcassonne, cycling from Carcassonne to Homps, a choice of routes from Homps to Minerve, cycling from Homps to Narbonne, and an out-and-back route to Gruissan. Accommodation is a mixture of hotels and one guesthouse, with options for hotels in Carcassonne (Hotel le Donjon or Hotel Mercure la Cité), Le Jardin d’Homps in Homps, and Hotel La Résidence in Narbonne. Prices start from £1,295pp for 6 nights, excluding flights, with options for electric bikes available. Travel options include flights to Carcassonne, Béziers, or Montpellier, or rail travel from London. Connecting travel by rail or taxi can be arranged. The holiday is graded Easy-to-moderate, with undulating routes and a mix of shorter and longer days. Terrain includes canalside paths and country roads. The average carbon footprint is 49kg CO₂e per person, excluding travel.
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