From Carcassonne to Agde, this cycle ride is along the famous Canal du Midi, listed among UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites. Built by Paul Riquet, the Canal du Midi used to be a waterway for all kinds of merchandise.
This bucolic trip, down the stream will allow you to discover, by bike, Southern cities such as Toulouse, Castelnaudary, Carcassonne with its walled town and finally, Agde. Conclude your trip by diving into “la Grande Bleue”, the Mediterranean.
Arrival at Carcassonne hotel. Free evening into the medieval town, take time to discover its rich cultural heritage.
Night in Carcassonne.
After a visit of Carcassonne and its medieval walled citadel, which is listed among UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites, as the Canal du Midi, start your first ride until Marseillette.
Night in Marseillette.
Let’s go to discover Homps and its port. Before arriving, take your time to enjoy and admire all the buildings along the Canal, a wonderful example being the Moulin de Trèbes.
Night in Homps.
From Homps, discover the canal lock of Pech and Laurier, just before discover the castle of Argens-Minervois among the vineyards. Cross the village of Ventenac in Minervois and stop in the beautiful village of Le Somail.
Night in Le Somail.
Today we arrive to the junction between two canals: Canal de la Robine and Canal Du Midi. Then have a break amongst vineyards before crossing the aqueduct of Quarante. You arrive close to the port of Capestang.
Half board night in Capestang in a beautiful guest house (dinner included).
This typical south-east town, in love with wine, rugby and festivities, will open its arms to you.
Cross the tunnel de Malpas and discover the oppidum of Enserune (apart from canal), to arrive by the spectacular 9 canal locks of Foncérannes, and then onto Béziers.
Night in Béziers.
For this last stage, cycle towards Agde where Herault River and Canal du Midi flow onto the Mediterranean.
End of your trip.
8 days, 7 nights: finish the tour in Sète, 1 additional day of cycling. Night in Agde on day 7.
Go to the port of Sète and follow the pond of Thau. City with a very marked local culture, Sète will not fail to seduce you on your arrival. With luck, you can see the local sport of Sète practiced since 1666, the water jousting. End of the stay in Sète.
End of trip
Carrying is limited to business of the day and picnic. Luggage is carried by vehicle. Please allow 1 bag per person, maximum 15kg/bag.
Departure from Carcassonne (11).
How to get there:
By car: Highway of the south of France.
By train: Carcassonne train station.
By plane: Carcassonne airport then shuttle to the city center.
Nights in double rooms in hotels ** and *** and guest rooms.
Bed and Breakfast formula: night and breakfast included. 1 night half board in Capestang: dinner at the table d'hôtes.
We have selected our accommodations for their quality of welcome and comfort: to enjoy, thank you to book as soon as possible.
Double room formula: you sleep in comfortable rooms for 2 people in hotels or guest rooms. Sheets and towels are provided. A bathroom is reserved for you.
July – August High Season Departure Supplement
Extra night in B&B in Carcassonne, Agde or Sète: contact us.
Picnics and dinners are not included, except on day 5 in Capestang (table d'hôtes dinner)
From 2 people.
You are able to cycle over several days.
Steps of 20 to 25km per day, no elevation gain. Path sometimes bumpy (holes, roots and potholes), narrow and in medium condition.
Free Ride:
Equipped with the orientation material we give you: maps with highlighted route and detailed topoguide, you go alone to discover circuits designed by our team. You are guided by carefully prepared directions, for maximum precision.
Free departure dates: you choose your own departure dates according to your availability.
For constituted groups, we adapt the level, duration, price and program on demand.
Price TTC per person
| Freedom package with luggage transfer by cab - double room | |
|---|---|
| Registration at 2 people | 695€ |
| Registration at 3 people | 675€ |
| Registration at 4 people | 660€ |
| Registration at 6 people | 650€ |
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