The Canal du Midi by Bike

by Creative Bike Tours
Region
Pyrenees
Duration
7 days
Guided Status
Self-Guided
Difficulty
Moderate
D-Score™
D2 - Intermediate

Overview

The Canal du Midi by bike, renowned both in France and internationally, has everything to seduce: shady banks lined with plane trees, flower-filled bridges and picturesque villages line the canal, and the tranquil atmosphere of the barges cruising along the river brings a touch of the exotic and a definite air of vacation! Enjoy a stroll along the water's edge while appreciating the ingenuity of the locks, all in a peaceful atmosphere and sunny climate. And of course, take the time to discover the local gastronomy: cassoulet is king here!

Daily Ride Schedule

Day 1: Arrival in Toulouse

Arrival in Toulouse

Day 2: Cycling from Toulouse to Castelnaudary

65 km 0 m

D1

Cycling from Toulouse to Castelnaudary

Day 3: Cycling from Castelnaudary to Carcassonne

53 km 0 m

D1

Cycling from Castelnaudary to Carcassonne

Day 4: Cycling from Carcassonne to Ginestas

63 km 0 m

D1

Cycling from Carcassonne to Ginestas

Day 5: Cycling from Ginestas to Béziers

43 km 0 m

D1

Cycling from Ginestas to Béziers

Day 6: Cycling from Béziers to Sète

50 km 0 m

D1

Cycling from Béziers to Sète

Day 7: Breakfast and transfer to Toulouse

Breakfast and transfer to Toulouse

Accommodation & Services

Accommodation

Hotel

What's Included

Accommodation arrangements
Bike rental

About the Pyrenees

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