Independent tour and guided group tour - 7 days/6 nights, approx. 210km.

Canal Du Midi

Independent tour and guided group tour - 7 days/6 nights, approx. 210km.

The Canal du Midi in the South of France is undoubtedly the most beautiful canal in Europe. This canal, with its 64 locks, winds its way through the delightful landscapes and villages for approximately 260 km. Even today, time seems to stand still there. There is no sign of cars or industry.

The bike tour follows the ‘the old tow path’ along the canal, beneath poplars and centuries-old plane trees, then through vineyards, wheat fields and dreamy villages. Lovers of culture and architecture are in for a treat. It starts from the lively harbour and fishing town of Sète with its’ fortified Romanesque church made from basalt rocks. Béziers has a stunning cathedral, old town and Roman bridge. Carcassonne was one of the most powerful medieval fortresses in Europe and its’ battlements loom above the waterway.

Your biking tour will also be a culinary journey to discover the varied and excellent cuisine of the South of France. With over 300 sunny days a year, it is ideal for biking most of the year.

Day 1 Journey -Arrive Sète.

Day 2 Sète - Agde/Cap d’Agde approx. 35 km

Day 3 Cap d’Agde - Béziers 30 km

Day 4 Béziers - Narbonne approx. 50 km

Day 5 Narbonne - Homps approx. 45 km

Day 6 Homps - Carcassonne approx. 50 km

Day 7 Carcassonne. Arrangements terminate

Extension 4 days / 3 nights CARCASSONNE TO TOULOUSE 150 km

Day 7 Carcassonne to Castelnaudary – 50 km
Continue along the Canal Du Midi discovering new villages until you reach Castelnaudary, “Capital of Cassoulet”. Visit the museum that relates the history of the French Resistance in WWll.

Day 8 Castelnaudary to St. Ferreol Lake to Castelnaudary – 50 km
Ride along lanes to St. Ferreol Lake in the Black Mountains. Return to Castelnaudary. 

Day 9 Castelnaudary to Toulouse – 50 km
Follow the Canal Du Midi along its’ shady banks to the pretty town of Toulouse

Day 10 Arrangements end after breakfast

Flat, low endurance, suitable for everyone. The pathway is only partly asphalted, otherwise it is sand and gravel. Cycling is also on seldom-used roads and through vineyard

Breakfast and dinner daily.