Tour de Canal du Midi
France
7 days (Bike: 5 days)
234 km (~47km per day)
Leisure
Cycle paths/trails, Mostly flat
Guided
Semi-Supported
This cycling tour Canal du Midi in France is one of our favourites.
The cycling on this tour is graded as easy, mainly flat roads and canal paths, with lots of coastal aspects, peppered with fascinating villages, including the UNESCO listed Carcassonne.
And of course, the food and wine. Unsurprisingly for France, this region has a strong wine growing culture. Wine varieties include a Rosé called Vin de Sable, or the crisp white of Picpoul de Pinet an ideal match to the local shellfish dishes. Near Pézenas there are prestigious vineyards producing full bodied reds, and further south are the sparkling wines of Limoux.
We visit some amazing French towns and villages on this cycling tour, and the variety is wonderful. A highlight is the UNESCO listed town of Carcassonne. The striking Citadelle of Carcassonne at the end of the tour was plundered for building materials until it was restored to glory in the early nineteenth century and is now one of the most visited sites in France.
Highlights
- Visit to Marseillan with a tasting at Noilly Prat
- Two nights in the stunning ancient town of Beziers
- Fantastic sea views around the Etang de Thau
- Easy cycling along the tree shaded Canal du Midi
- The astonishing medieval fortress of Carcassonne
Tour Information
From
Sète
To
Carcassone
Cost From
Guided Please Ask
Single Supplement
Available
Inclusions
- Flexible collection from local airport or train station & onward transfers
- Quality bicycles and helmets (if required)
- Water bottles (to take home as souvenirs)
- Detailed riding instructions and colour route maps
- Charming 3* (occassionally 4*) auberges, inns and hotels
- Buffet style breakfasts with croissants, pastries, meats, cheeses and cereals
- Gourmet dinners for all 6 nights of your holiday
- Fine wine (or soft drink alternative) with all evening meals and coffee to follow
- 2 experienced bilingual guides with each tour
- Delivery of your luggage to your hotel room each day
- Entry fees to attractions and historical sites
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