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Bike holidays Canal du Midi

Cycling: Canal du Midi

Enjoyment and Precious Buildings

60.000 trees have been planted along Canal du Midi in France to affix the bank. Until today many trees are seaming the waterway which leads from Toulouse to the Mediterranean Sea. The trees also shade the tow paths and roads which are leading during this journey to the numerous cultural monuments: to cathedrals and palaces, to roman and medieval buildings. Besides richness of culture there are also culinary delicacies located at Canal du Midi. Great wine is growing and wonderful cuisine has its origin here. Enjoyment is tradition.

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Itinerary

Individual arrival to Toulouse in the late afternoon. Toulouse is also called the "ville rose" because of the reddish stone of many buildings. One sight is the Basilica St-Sernin de Toulouse, a culinary speciality is the duck breast with green beans.

Many buildings are built with red bricks in Toulouse, therefore this city is also named “ville rose”. A wonderful place of interest is the basilica St. Sernin de Toulouse. A culinary delicacy is the duck breast with green beans.

approx. 60 km
120 – 145 m
95 – 155 m

You cycle to water reservoir St. Férról. The clear water and sandy beaches as well as paddleboats, canoes and catamarans are inviting you to a wonderful day at the beach.

approx. 40 km
25 – 65 m
105 – 130 m

In the lower city of Carcassonne bastion Saint Louis is located and in the house of memories you learn a lot about the life of Catharist people. Welcome to Olonzac, you will enjoy it.

 

approx. 45 km
40 – 75 m
90 – 170 m

Welcome to Homps. This picturesque village on the Canal du Midi has the third largest port on the canal. Destination today is Narbonne with the cathedral Saint Just et Saint Pasteur.

approx. 45 km
25 – 30 m
60 – 70 m

You drive to Capestang and on to Béziers. The city is the centre of winegrowing und birth place of Paul Riquet, the builder of Canal du Midi.

approx. 45 km
120 – 150 m
70 – 105 m

Explore the harbour- and fisher village of Séte, before you continue to Cap d´Agde where Europe’s biggest yacht harbour is located.

approx. 65 km
60 – 65 m
115 – 120 m
Map Canal du Midi

Tour character

You will cycle on partly uneven, with roots interspersed sand and pebble paths, partly asphalted, as well as on little frequented side roads.

Prices & dates

All data for 2023 at a glance
Place of arrival: Toulouse
  Season 1
25.03.2023 - 31.03.2023
24.09.2023 - 07.10.2023

Saturday
Season 2
01.04.2023 - 16.06.2023
03.09.2023 - 23.09.2023

Saturday
Season 3
17.06.2023 - 02.09.2023

Saturday
Canal du Midi, 8 days, Cat. A, FR-CMRTS-08A
Base price
1'219.-
1'339.-
1'419.-
Surcharge single room 375.- 375.- 375.-
Canal du Midi, 8 days, Cat. B, FR-CMRTS-08B
Base price
1'059.-
1'199.-
1'285.-
Surcharge single room 275.- 275.- 275.-

Category A: Best Western Grand Hôtel Bristol 4* and Hôtel à la Ferme 3*
Category B: Hôtel Beauséjour 3* and Hôtel à la Ferme 3*

Season 1
Mar 25, 2023 - Mar 31, 2023
Sep 24, 2023 - Oct 7, 2023
Saturday
Season 2
Apr 1, 2023 - Jun 16, 2023
Sep 3, 2023 - Sep 23, 2023
Saturday
Season 3
Jun 17, 2023 - Sep 2, 2023
Saturday
Canal du Midi, 8 days, Cat. A, FR-CMRTS-08A
Base price
Surcharge single room
Canal du Midi, 8 days, Cat. B, FR-CMRTS-08B
Base price
Surcharge single room
1'219.-
375.-
1'059.-
275.-
1'339.-
375.-
1'199.-
275.-
1'419.-
375.-
1'285.-
275.-

Category A: Best Western Grand Hôtel Bristol 4* and Hôtel à la Ferme 3*
Category B: Hôtel Beauséjour 3* and Hôtel à la Ferme 3*

Season 1
Mar 25, 2023 - Mar 31, 2023
Sep 24, 2023 - Oct 7, 2023
Season 2
Apr 1, 2023 - Jun 16, 2023
Sep 3, 2023 - Sep 23, 2023
Season 3
Jun 17, 2023 - Sep 2, 2023
Toulouse A Komfort
Extra night double room (BB)
Extra night single room (BB)
Sète A Komfort
Extra night double room (BB)
Extra night single room (BB)
Toulouse B Standard
Extra night double room (BB)
Extra night single room (BB)
Sète B Standard
Extra night double room (BB)
Extra night single room (BB)
95.-
144.-
125.-
224.-
85.-
130.-
85.-
154.-
95.-
144.-
125.-
224.-
85.-
130.-
85.-
154.-
95.-
144.-
125.-
224.-
85.-
130.-
85.-
154.-
Additional nights
Place of arrival: Toulouse
  Season 1
Mar 25, 2023 - Mar 31, 2023
Sep 24, 2023 - Oct 7, 2023

Saturday
Season 2
Apr 1, 2023 - Jun 16, 2023
Sep 3, 2023 - Sep 23, 2023

Saturday
Season 3
Jun 17, 2023 - Sep 2, 2023

Saturday
Toulouse A Komfort
Extra night double room (BB) 95.- 95.- 95.-
Extra night single room (BB) 144.- 144.- 144.-
Sète A Komfort
Extra night double room (BB) 125.- 125.- 125.-
Extra night single room (BB) 224.- 224.- 224.-
Toulouse B Standard
Extra night double room (BB) 85.- 85.- 85.-
Extra night single room (BB) 130.- 130.- 130.-
Sète B Standard
Extra night double room (BB) 85.- 85.- 85.-
Extra night single room (BB) 154.- 154.- 154.-
Filter
Bicycle 21-gear
Mietvelo-PLUS
Electric bicycle
109.-
175.-
259.-
Prices per person in CHF

Services and information

Services

Included:    

  • Accommodation in the selected category
  • Breakfast
  • Welcome briefing (German, English)
  • Luggange transfer
  • Best developed route
  • Detailed travel documents 1x per room
  • GPS-data available
  • Service hotline

Note:

  • Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price
  • Reservation fee of CHF 15 per adult (incl. legally required customer money protection) 

Optional:

  • Bike rental, including rental bike insurance
  • Return transfer to Toulouse (minimum 2 people, maximum 8 people) every Saturday and Monday, costs CHF 129.- per person, extra CHF 30.- for your own bike, reservation is necessary, payable in advance.
Information

Arrival/Departure:

  • Train station Toulouse or Sète
  • Airports: Toulouse, Montpellier or Béziers/Cap d´Agde
  • Cat. A: Parking spaces at the hotel, costs approx. CHF 15.- per night, no reservation possible.
    Cat. B: Parking house near the hotel, costs approx. CHF 15.- per night, no reservation possible.

     

Other important information: 

  • The distance travelled is approximate and may differ from the actual distance.  
  • Travel cancellation insurance, including travel interruption insurance is recommended. 

Ratings

4 of 5 Stars (2 Ratings)
4 stars
Jürg M. CH | 13.06.2019
Interessante Velopferien
Der Canal du Midi ist eine eher ungewöhnliche Tour. Die Strecke dem Kanal nach ist interessant aber teilweise fast abenteuerlich. Der Velofahrstreifen schlängelt sich oft durch die Wiese und ist vielleicht 20 cm breit. Manchmal auch über grobe Schotter oder fast über ackerartige rauhe Oberfläche. Bei Regen muss auf eher belebt Strassen ausgewichen werden. Die Hotels (bessere Kategorie) waren gut. Teilweise nicht im Zentrum und teilweise mit Schwierigkeit vor Ort zu essen. Die erste Etappe (fast 80 km) ist etwas weit.
4 stars
Res Bernardinis CH | 12.08.2014
Velotour du canal du midi

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