Day 1: Arrival in Toulouse
At your arrival at the hotel reception you will receive your personal folder with maps for the upcoming trip. After that, you should take the time to get to know Toulouse a little better. Discover the cathedral and the Capitol, or simply take a stroll along the banks of the Garonne... I’m sure Toulouse has something for everyone.
Day 2: Toulouse > Castelnaudary, ~60 km (37 miles)
The first day starts with a gentle climb to the watershed at Narouze, 190 m above sea level. The route then continues to Castelnauday, the capital of the famous Cassoulet.
Day 3: Loop tour to the lake St. Férréol, ~50 km (31 miles)
On little roads you ride to the strategic point of the Canal project, the lake St. Férréol, built in the 17th century. Then you go on to the medieval town of Revel with one of the nicest market halls in France, before riding back to Castelnaudary.
Day 4: Castelnaudary > Carcassonne, ~40 km (25 miles)
Today you cycle along the Canal du Midi and on your left you see the heights of the Montagne Noir. Under plane trees and through dreamy villages you cycle to Carcassonne. The imposing Cité', the famous medieval fortress, whose visit will be a truly crowning conclusion to your day of travel, stands out like a fairy tale. And from our 4**** hotel you have the most beautiful view of this magnificent medieval fortress.
Day 5: Carcassonne > Homps / Olonzac, ~42 km (26 miles)
Today you cycle the entire time along the Canal du Midi to Homps.
Day 6: Homps / Olonzac > Narbonne, ~39 km (24 miles)
On today’s stage you will drive along the Canal du Midi and the Canal de la Robine back to Narbonne. We absolutely recommend to visit the city and all its sights.
Day 7: Narbonne > Béziers, ~40 km (25 miles)
Through the vineyards around Narbonne you cycle to Capestang, where you come across the Canal du Midi. Highlights are certainly the seven-stage lock staircase, which raises the canal by 22 meters, as well as the imposing bridge construction, which leads the Canal du Midi across the River Orb.
Day 8: Béziers > Sète, ~58 km (36 miles)
Through the Parc des Poètes you will return to the canal, which you will follow to the Greek Agde. Then you will ride to the town of Marseillan, the lovely little harbour with its numerous restaurants and cafés. After lunch break you will reach the beautiful beach promenade which leads you to Sète.
Day 9: Sète > Montpellier, ~50 km (31 miles)
Your way leads you to Frontignan-Plage, from there you follow the coastline through the typical lake area to Palavas. The cycle path Méditerranée à Vélo is always signposted and finally you reach your destination, the wonderful city of Montpellier. Very young and dynamic, this university town presents itself to you with its Place de la Comedie and its typical medieval center with the small, winding streets and the countless cafes and restaurants.
Day 10: Departure from Montpellier
After breakfast this bike tour ends.