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Canal du Midi - Self-guided

Self-guided
The Self-guided experience is designed for independent cyclists on the road. You choose your departure date and your dream destination, and benefit from trip planning by our advisors: transport, accommodation, meals and, of course, our exclusive itineraries. These propose interesting itineraries around stopover towns chosen for their services and accommodation. So you leave with all the information you need to make your trip a success. Once at your destination, you'll enjoy even greater freedom, without a guide or support vehicle, so you can choose what to do each day!

From

3995$

per person

Duration

13 days

12 nights

Level

Level :

2 - Easy - hilly - 40 to 70 km

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Van Gogh-style luminosity

Linking Toulouse to the Mediterranean, the Canal du Midi is characterized by the extraordinary luminosity that inspired Van Gogh. Rich in history thanks to towns like Carcassonne and its medieval Cité, or Narbonne, the first Roman colony outside Italy, it offers a generous table where cassoulets and sausages take pride of place.

And to help you fully appreciate this charming program, your itinerary is structured around three stopover towns, from which you can loop back and forth at your own pace. Sail the Canal routes at your own pace, taking in the beautiful scenery and stopping at every historic bend in the road.

Partez Self-guided

With our Self-guided package, you can enjoy your stay as you wish, in complete independence. We give you the itinerary, book your accommodation and the rest is up to you!

Another way to discover Europe

4 STOPPING TOWNS: Your itinerary, designed in loops around four stopover towns, limits the number of trips you have to make, leaving you free to discover and enjoy the places you get off at.

Package including

transfer between airport and hotel, to and from destination;

12 nights in a three-star hotel, double occupancy;

12 breakfasts and 2 dinners;

  • transport of luggage between each stopover (one per person, maximum 20 kg) as well as transport of the bike box;
  • taxes;
  • GPX data, maps and daily itineraries in electronic format;
  • information to ensure the smooth running of your trip: contact details and telephone numbers for transport providers at your destination, bike stores, an emergency number, etc;

Not included: air transportation of passenger, baggage and bicycle; equipment, such as bicycle; presence of a guide; mechanical breakdown service and access to a support vehicle; costs in the event of a mechanical or physical problem; coverage by the Fonds d'indemnisation des clients des agents de voyages (FICAV), i.e. $1 per $1,000 and applicable discount.

Package including

transfer between airport and hotel, to and from destination;

12 nights in a three-star hotel, double occupancy;

12 breakfasts and 2 dinners;

  • transport of luggage between each stopover (one per person, maximum 20 kg) as well as transport of the bike box;
  • taxes;
  • GPX data, maps and daily itineraries in electronic format;
  • information to ensure the smooth running of your trip: contact details and telephone numbers for transport providers at your destination, bike stores, an emergency number, etc;

Not included: air transportation of passenger, baggage and bicycle; equipment, such as bicycle; presence of a guide; mechanical breakdown service and access to a support vehicle; costs in the event of a mechanical or physical problem; coverage by the Fonds d'indemnisation des clients des agents de voyages (FICAV), i.e. $1 per $1,000 and applicable discount.

Other information

Departure/return

Toulouse Airport

Toulouse Airport

Circuit rating: 2
fairly easy circuit: includes a few valleys; from 40 to 70 km

Other information

Departure/return

Toulouse Airport

Toulouse Airport

Circuit rating: 2
fairly easy circuit: includes a few valleys; from 40 to 70 km

Consult vertical drops

Discover the altitude differences on this itinerary and plan your next trip with all the information you need. Please note that the gradients are provided for information only and do not always represent the reality on the ground.

Day-by-day cycling itinerary

1

Day 1

Meet at Toulouse airport and transfer to Mirepoix (1 h 30).

2

Day 2

Day at leisure or loop via Tourtrol, Dun, Lieurac, Larocque-d'Olmes, Pradettes, Limbrassac, La Bastide-de-Bousignac (55 km).

3

Day 3

Day at leisure or loop via Lafarge, Belpech, La Bardaille, La Tour-du-Crieu, St-Amadou, Vals (63 km).

4

Day 4

Mirepoix, Val-de-Lambronne, Caudeval,Escueillens, Belvèze-du-Razès, Caihau, Lavalette, Carcassonne (52 km).

5

Day 5

Free day or loop via Alairac, Arzens, Alzonne, Villèsquelande, Caux-et-Sauzens, Lavalette (50 km).

6

Day 6

Free day or loop via Berriac, Malves-en-Minervois, Villeneuve-Minervois, Conques-sur-Orbiel, Villemoustaussou (46 km).

7

Day 7

Free day.

8

Day 8

Carcassonne, Trèbes, Aigues-Vives, Puichéric, Monbrun-des-Corbières, Ferrals-les-Corbières, Luc-sur-Orbieu, Ornaisons, Névian, Narbonne (74 km).

9

Day 9

Free day or loop via Narbonne Plage, St-Pierre-la-Mer, Vinassan (50km).

10

Day 10

Day at leisure or loop via Gruissan (49 km).

11

Day 11

Free day or loop via Cuxac-d'Aude, Sallèles-d'Aude, Bize-Minervois, Mailhac, Paraza, St-Marcel-sur-Aude, Moussan, Narbonne (58 km).

12

Day 12

Transfer from Narbonne to Toulouse (2 h) and the rest of the day at leisure.

13

Day 13

Transfer to Toulouse airport.

canal du midi by bike