South of France: UNESCO World Heritage Sites

by BikeTours.com
Region
Provence
Duration
7 days
Guided Status
Self-Guided
Difficulty
Moderate
D-Score™
D2 - Intermediate

Overview

This cycling trip is your one-stop-shop for the best sightseeing opportunities Languedoc has to offer! Starting in Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert, a UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for its cloister and declared one of the 'Most Beautiful Villages in France', you'll ride onwards along the famous Santiago de Compostela pilgrimage route, cycling through verdant vineyards and charming villages typical of the landscape of Southern France. Don't miss the opportunity to explore the wonderful World Heritage Sites of Southern France in a single week!

Daily Ride Schedule

Day 1: Arrival in Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert

Arrival in Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert

Day 2: Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert – Moureze

39 km 628 m

D1

Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert – Moureze

Day 3: Moureze – Villeneuvette – Béziers

55 km 535 m

D1

Moureze – Villeneuvette – Béziers

Day 4: Béziers – Canal du Midi – Siran

67 km 732 m

D2

Béziers – Canal du Midi – Siran

Day 5: Siran – Carcassonne

47 km 325 m

D1

Siran – Carcassonne

Day 6: Free day or optional bike ride Carcassonne

43 km 670 m

D1

Free day or optional bike ride Carcassonne

Day 7: Departure

Departure

Accommodation & Services

Accommodation

Hotel

What's Included

Airport transfers
Catering services
Accommodation arrangements
Bike rental
Mechanical support

About the Provence

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