In summary
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Sports
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Duration2 days
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LevelIntermediate
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DestinationOccitanie / Canal du Midi
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AgeFrom the age of 18
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CO₂-Emissions15.49 kg CO2
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Type of stayIndependent traveler
In a few words
The highlights
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Cycle along the Canal du Midi
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Discover Toulouse, the pink city
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Immerse yourself in the heart of the medieval city of Carcassonne
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Sport
Level
Leisure Cycling
For those wishing to cycle around 40 km a day over gently rolling terrain. The route follows cycle paths and greenways for the most part. A trip suitable for families and occasional cyclists.
In figures
PRIVATE HIRE VEHICLE
- Average duration/day: 4h
- Average distance/day: 57 km
- Average daily elevation gain: 230 m
- Predominant type of terrain : Road
Management
Program
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From Toulouse to Castelnaudary
- Activity PRIVATE HIRE VEHICLE
- Duration of the activity 4h
- Distance 59 km
- Positive elevation gain 300 m
- Predominant type of terrain Road
- Accommodation 2-star hotel
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
Today, you will leave the city peacefully and safely along the shaded banks of the Canal du Midi, immersing yourself in the tranquility of the Toulouse countryside. Then, make your way to your hotel on the canal.
Day 1 -
From Castelnaudary to Carcassonne
- Activity PRIVATE HIRE VEHICLE
- Duration of the activity 4h
- Distance 55 km
- Positive elevation gain 160 m
- Predominant type of terrain Road
- Breakfast included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
In this leg of your trip, you'll continue cycling along the Canal du Midi. The path is less flat but well-maintained. You'll pass through villages typical of this part of France, known as the "Midi." Don't forget to stop in Castelnaudary, a historical stronghold of Catharism, which is now more than ever recognized as the world capital of cassoulet. Continue your journey through the heart of the Minervois region to the medieval city of Carcassonne, another UNESCO World Heritage Site. A paved road option is available if you wish to avoid the dirt track of the Canal du Midi.
Day 2
Accommodation
Access
Go to the starting point
Price details
The price includes
- Nights in a 2 or 3* hotel
- Breakfasts
- Luggage transfer
- Telephone reception on the first day by one of our guides
- Cycling routes selected and tested by our team
- Mobile app to guide you
- Travel diary: detailed itinerary and practical information
- Travel diary: detailed maps
- Technical and logistical telephone support 7 days a week from our team
- Advice and assistance from our team before and during your stay
The price does not include
- The “solo supplement” if you are travelling alone
- Bike rental
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Accommodation before and after the stay
- Transportation before and after your stay
- Personal expenses during the stay
Options
- Extra night before stay - Single room : CHF118.92 / unit
- Extra night before stay - Double room : CHF146.37 / unit
- Extra night before stay - Twin room : CHF146.37 / unit
- Extra night before stay - Triple room : CHF182.96 / unit
- Extra night before stay - Quadruple room : CHF219.55 / unit
- Additional night after stay - Single room : CHF164.66 / unit
- Additional night after stay - Double room : CHF182.96 / unit
- Extra night after stay - Twin room : CHF182.96 / unit
- Extra night after stay - Triple room : CHF228.70 / unit
- Additional night after stay - Quadruple room : CHF274.44 / unit
- Hybrid Bike (VTC) - Adult Hybrid Bike : CHF141.79 / unit
- Hybrid Bike (VTC) - Children's Bike : CHF73.18 / unit
- Hybrid Bike (VTC) - Baby Seat : CHF11.89 / unit
- Hybrid Bike (VTC) - Child Trailer : CHF32.02 / unit
- Electric Bike (e-bike) - Adult e-bike : CHF172.90 / unit
- Electric Bike (e-bike) - Baby seat : CHF11.89 / unit
- Electric Bike (e-bike) - Child Trailer : CHF32.02 / unit
- Flex fare and insurance
Practical information
Specific formalities
Specifics
Before your departure, check with the embassy or consulate regarding the entry and stay requirements for your destination country. You can also find this information on the France Diplomatie website ( https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/dossiers-pays/ ).
In the case of flights with stopovers operated by different airlines, also check the entry requirements of the countries you are transiting through.
It is your responsibility to ensure you are in compliance, particularly regarding the validity of your identity documents (for example, some countries require your passport to be valid for at least six months after your return) , visa requirements, necessary vaccinations, and health recommendations. And don't forget to consider any customs restrictions and other potential requirements of your destination or transit country.
ℹ️ Information may change up to the departure date, remember to regularly check official websites.
Equipment
Equipment provided on site
- Mobile app for guidance
- Travel documents
- If renting a bike: bike and helmet
Equipment to bring
- Bicycle helmet (mandatory for children under 12)
- Sunglasses
- Saddle and pedals: you can bring your own if you wish (bring tools).
- Bandana
- Sunscreen
- Lip balm,
- Cap/hat
- Camera
- Backpack
- Small flashlight
Clothing to bring
- Versatile sportswear
- Sports shorts
- Thick/rigid sole sneakers and absorbent socks.
- Sports pants or long tights
- Brightly coloured breathable sports T-shirt
- Waterproof and/or lightweight breathable jacket/windproof jacket
- Rain gear: rain jacket and rain pants if you have them
- Cycling gloves if you have them
- Cycling shorts with chamois pad if you have
- Light and casual clothing for restaurants and walks
- Sports jacket
- Fleece jacket/warm sweater
- Comfortable/casual shoes
- Shorts and trousers
- Socks, underwear
- Swimsuit (in summer only)
- T-shirts and long-sleeved T-shirts
