Cycling the Canal du Midi

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Cycling the Canal du Midi

  • Enjoy easy-going cycling from the pink city of Toulouse to the Mediterranean Sea
  • Pedal through shade-dappled avenues of trees and past fields of sunflowers
  • Explore historical Carcassonne and its famous UNESCO medieval citadel
  • Delight in hand-picked lodging, daily luggage transfers and our helpful navigation app
  • Choose an included standard bike or upgrade to an E bike
Embark on an unforgettable self-guided cycling adventure along the legendary Canal du Midi. This iconic journey takes you from the vibrant "Pink City" of Toulouse all the way to the azure Mediterranean shores of Sète. As you pedal along one of the finest long distance canal cycle routes in Europe, you'll pass through lively French towns, tranquil villages, and endless stretches of scenic countryside. You'll marvel at the canal’s remarkable engineering — a masterpiece of locks, aqueducts, and tree-lined paths that have earned it UNESCO World Heritage status. Along the way, discover the rich culture and gastronomy of southern France as you enjoy local wines and regional specialties, from the hearty cassoulet of Castelnaudary to fresh seafood in coastal Sète. Whether you're after a relaxed pace or an active escape, our bike tours in the South of France deliver the perfect blend of adventure and comfort, with especially charming hotels, daily luggage transfers and our award-winning navigation app chock full of tips and points of interest. Being relatively flat but endlessly captivating, the Canal du Midi is one of the best cycling tours in France, ideal for first-timers or experienced cyclists.

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive Toulouse Day 2 Cycle from Toulouse to Castelnaudary 40 miles / 65 km Day 3 Cycle from Castelnaudary to Carcassonne 26 miles / 41 km Day 4 Cycle from Carcassonne to Homps 26 miles / 41 km Day 5 Cycle from Homps to Beziers 39 miles / 63 km Day 6 Cycle from Beziers to Sete 33.5 miles / 54 km Day 7 Departure
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