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Canal du midi 7-day Self-guided Cycling Tour Level 2/3

  • 7days
  • France

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Self-guided Cycling Tour from Toulouse to Sete

Let the route of the canal du midi guide you as it presents all its history punctuated by conquests, boat cruises, sunny walks. The ‘Canal du midi’ offers you all its numerous architectural treasures and cultural ones: amazing civil engineering structures, Cathares vestiges… It’s also the occasion of meeting with numerous house-boats and their inhabitants in a country of ‘art de vivre’. Landscapes of vineyards, countryside, pine and olive trees will add to the rhythm your stay.

Tour character: Level 3

Classified as medium (average = a little bit hilly stages OR stages between 40 km and 50 km) Note : cycling trip with 90% towpaths

Included in the Cycling Tour:

  • 6 nights’ accommodation in 2*/3* hotels with breakfast (double room with shower & toilet) (3* and/ or 4* hotels on request)
  • 1 dinner (dinks excl)
  • Transport of luggage between hotels (1 luggage, 20kg per person)
  • 1 Travel folder including Colour maps
  • Taxes & services
  • Personalised app navigation
  • Hotline service 7 days per week

Not included in the tour:

  • 5x dinners
  • Drinks, lunches, and personal expenses
  • Entrance fees to the monuments
  • Bike rental
  • Helmets
  • Transfers to starting point

Notes:

  • Extra nights:
    • Toulouse: From 70 EUR p.p (+40 EUR single room)
    • Sete: 75 EUR p.p (+55 EUR single room)
  • Departure Saturday and Sunday - 100 EUR supplement for special departure days

Arrival/ departure:

  • From Paris: Montparnasse train station >> Toulouse Matabiau train station (about 4h30 by TGV train).
  • Return transfer to Toulouse : Sète train station >> Toulouse Matabiau train station (about 2h by TGV train or train).
  • Return transfer to Paris : Sète train station >> Paris Gare de Lyon train station (about 3h50 by TGV train).
  • Return transfers from Sete to Toulouse 95 EUR p.p (Saturdays around 11am)

If you would like to hire a hybrid bike (90 EUR) or E-bike (180 EUR) please contact our office when booking: [email protected] 

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  • Day 1

    Arrival in Toulouse.

    City of great heritage, take time to visit all the numerous testimonies of its rich past : St Sernin church which is the biggest Roman church in the world, the ‘Capitole’ square etc… Keep your eyes open to admire all the details of architecture.

  • Day 2

    Toulouse – Castelnaudary | 61 km.

    ‘The pink city’ famous for its numerous brick constructions, opens the doors of the ‘Canal du Midi’. Then, you will start your stage by crossing the ‘Lauragais’ country with its numerous farms where ducks and geese enjoy a peaceful life, swimming and disturbing cyclists along the canal. Moreover, it is also a region of well being and gastronomy. Then, Castelnaudary, famous for its ‘Cassoulet’ , will welcome you and invite you to taste its local cuisine.

  • Day 3

    Castelnaudary – Carcassonne | 41 km.

    In the heart of Cathar country, discover the many testimonies of their crusades all along this stage. They will guide you towards Carcassonne and its impressive medieval city. Classified as world heritage by UNESCO, you can admire one of the most beautiful fortifications of Europe.

  • Day 4

    Carcassonne – Homps (or Olonsac) | 43 km.

    Between Aude river and the canal, your stage continues at the same rhythm, punctuated with pine and plane trees always offering a fresh environment. Each village hides a treasure to discover. Do not forget to visit the canal bridge of Orbiel and the stone spillway of Argendouble.

  • Day 5

    Homps (or Olonsac) – Beziers | 64 km

    Cross charming and typical small villages such as Paraza and Le Somail. Then, you find a winding canal,bordered by olive-trees and vines, before reaching the animated port of Capestang. After the Malpas’ tunnel, you can admire the cascade of the 9 locks of Fonserannes before arriving at Beziers.

    Beziers – Sete | 50 km

    Head towards the Mediterranean sea ! Through a pleasant cycle path, the canal guides you towards Sete and its Mediterranean atmosphere. While riding along the Herault river, you will reach Onglous’ beacon, where the Canal du Midi thrown in the pond of Thau. Then, it is while skirting the Mediterranean’s beaches that you will arrive at Sete.

  • Day 6

    Departure during the day after returning your cycling equipment

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Tours marked with are special prices.

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Apr 12 2025 Apr 18 2025 8 Single rooms 1,253€
Double rooms 815€
Apr 13 2025 Apr 19 2025 8 Single rooms 1,253€
Double rooms 815€
Apr 19 2025 Apr 25 2025 8 Single rooms 1,253€
Double rooms 815€
Apr 20 2025 Apr 26 2025 8 Single rooms 1,253€
Double rooms 815€
Apr 26 2025 May 02 2025 8 Single rooms 1,253€
Double rooms 815€
Apr 27 2025 May 03 2025 8 Single rooms 1,253€
Double rooms 815€
May 03 2025 May 09 2025 8 Single rooms 1,253€
Double rooms 815€
May 04 2025 May 10 2025 8 Single rooms 1,253€
Double rooms 815€
May 10 2025 May 16 2025 8 Single rooms 1,253€
Double rooms 815€
May 11 2025 May 17 2025 8 Single rooms 1,253€
Double rooms 815€
May 17 2025 May 23 2025 8 Single rooms 1,253€
Double rooms 815€
May 18 2025 May 24 2025 8 Single rooms 1,253€
Double rooms 815€
May 24 2025 May 30 2025 8 Single rooms 1,253€
Double rooms 815€
May 25 2025 May 31 2025 8 Single rooms 1,253€
Double rooms 815€
May 31 2025 Jun 06 2025 8 Single rooms 1,253€
Double rooms 815€
Jun 01 2025 Jun 07 2025 8 Single rooms 1,253€
Double rooms 815€
Jun 07 2025 Jun 13 2025 8 Single rooms 1,253€
Double rooms 815€
Jun 08 2025 Jun 14 2025 8 Single rooms 1,253€
Double rooms 815€
Jun 14 2025 Jun 20 2025 8 Single rooms 1,253€
Double rooms 815€
Jun 15 2025 Jun 21 2025 8 Single rooms 1,253€
Double rooms 815€
Jun 21 2025 Jun 27 2025 8 Single rooms 1,253€
Double rooms 815€
Jun 22 2025 Jun 28 2025 8 Single rooms 1,253€
Double rooms 815€
Jun 28 2025 Jul 04 2025 8 Single rooms 1,253€
Double rooms 815€
Jun 29 2025 Jul 05 2025 8 Single rooms 1,253€
Double rooms 815€
Jul 05 2025 Jul 11 2025 8 Single rooms 1,253€
Double rooms 815€
Jul 06 2025 Jul 12 2025 8 Single rooms 1,253€
Double rooms 815€
Jul 12 2025 Jul 18 2025 8 Single rooms 1,253€
Double rooms 815€
Jul 13 2025 Jul 19 2025 8 Single rooms 1,253€
Double rooms 815€
Jul 19 2025 Jul 25 2025 8 Single rooms 1,253€
Double rooms 815€
Jul 20 2025 Jul 26 2025 8 Single rooms 1,253€
Double rooms 815€
Jul 26 2025 Aug 01 2025 8 Single rooms 1,253€
Double rooms 815€
Jul 27 2025 Aug 02 2025 8 Single rooms 1,253€
Double rooms 815€
Aug 02 2025 Aug 08 2025 8 Single rooms 1,253€
Double rooms 815€
Aug 03 2025 Aug 09 2025 8 Single rooms 1,253€
Double rooms 815€
Aug 09 2025 Aug 15 2025 8 Single rooms 1,253€
Double rooms 815€
Aug 10 2025 Aug 16 2025 8 Single rooms 1,253€
Double rooms 815€
Aug 16 2025 Aug 22 2025 8 Single rooms 1,253€
Double rooms 815€
Aug 17 2025 Aug 23 2025 8 Single rooms 1,253€
Double rooms 815€
Aug 23 2025 Aug 29 2025 8 Single rooms 1,253€
Double rooms 815€
Aug 24 2025 Aug 30 2025 8 Single rooms 1,253€
Double rooms 815€
Aug 30 2025 Sep 05 2025 8 Single rooms 1,253€
Double rooms 815€
Aug 31 2025 Sep 06 2025 8 Single rooms 1,253€
Double rooms 815€
Sep 06 2025 Sep 12 2025 8 Single rooms 1,253€
Double rooms 815€
Sep 07 2025 Sep 13 2025 8 Single rooms 1,253€
Double rooms 815€
Sep 13 2025 Sep 19 2025 8 Single rooms 1,253€
Double rooms 815€
Sep 14 2025 Sep 20 2025 8 Single rooms 1,253€
Double rooms 815€
Sep 20 2025 Sep 26 2025 8 Single rooms 1,253€
Double rooms 815€
Sep 21 2025 Sep 27 2025 8 Single rooms 1,253€
Double rooms 815€
Sep 27 2025 Oct 03 2025 8 Single rooms 1,253€
Double rooms 815€
Sep 28 2025 Oct 04 2025 8 Single rooms 1,253€
Double rooms 815€
Oct 04 2025 Oct 10 2025 8 Single rooms 1,253€
Double rooms 815€

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If you would like to drive yourself before or after your tour, ask us for a quote on any brand new Renault, Peugeot or Citroen vehicle for driving in Europe.

Pick up your vehicle from most capital cities in Europe and return it to your drop off destination. Top insurance cover. Email [email protected] for a competitive quote

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