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Cycling from Toulouse to Bordeaux along the Canal de Garonne

Price per person

From 945€

Type of stay

Bicycle trip

Location

Toulouse, Bordeaux- France

Duration

7 days

Difficulty

Departures

Daily from April to October

Capacity

2 people minimum

Reference

Cyclo 14 R

Your stay

Cycle along the Canal de Garonne from Toulouse to Bordeaux.

Your bike tour from Toulouse to Bordeaux will start on the first section of the Canal des Deux Mers, linking the Mediterranean Sea to the Atlantic Ocean, as an extension of the Canal du Midi. This “Canal de Garonne à vélo” tour will amaze you with the riches of the Aquitaine and Midi-Pyrénées regions, linking Toulouse, the pink city and capital of the violet, to Bordeaux, the world’s most famous vineyard… Two emblematic cities of France and the South-West, each with its own character!

From Toulouse, cycle along the waterways to the start of the Garonne Canal. You’ll travel through magnificent natural landscapes and medieval bastides such as Damazan and Mas d’Agenais. And let’s not forget Moissac, nestled at the confluence of the Tarn and Garonne rivers, a mecca of Romanesque art, with the cloister of its abbey church… one of the most beautiful in the world! The tour then continues along the canal, punctuated by 53 locks and several remarkable engineering structures. We recommend the water slope at Montech and the famous canal bridge at Agen. This impressive canal bridge, over 500 metres long, provides access to the center of Agen, with its 2,000-year history and capital of the prune. You’ll then pedal along a greenway through the Entre-deux-Mers vineyards at the gateway to Bordeaux. Magnificent natural landscapes unfold before your eyes. As you cycle along vineyards, hillsides and orchards, you’ll pass through numerous bastide towns and small villages in the South-West of France, where the gentle pace of life is so evident.

To complete your Toulouse Bordeaux bike tour in the South-West, why not spend 1 or 2 days in Bordeaux? The emblematic wine capital and historic city with its UNESCO World Heritage-listed quays awaits you! Don’t forget to visit the famous Saint-Emilion and Médoc vineyards. If you wish, we can also offer this tour in the opposite direction, from Bordeaux to Toulouse.

You'll enjoy :

The Cloister of the Abbey of Moissac, at the mouth of the river Tarn
A pleasant cycle path between canal and century-old plane trees dotted with locks
The many remarkable engineering structures along the route, such as the Canal Bridge at Agen
The hidden treasures of the surrounding villages: Auvillar’s circular grain market or the Rembrandt in Mas d’Agenais
A majestic finish along the quays of Bordeaux, a UNESCO World Heritage site

Back to travel

Daily program

Day 1 - Arrival in Toulouse "La Ville Rose

You’ll receive your bike, documentation on the region and a route booklet indicating your route. Toulouse is well worth a long visit, with its famous Place du Capitole and the quays of the Garonne, a magical place at sunset. A city of distinctive architecture, Toulouse is nicknamed the “pink city” because of the terracotta bricks used to build its houses. Its other nickname is the “city of violets”, a flower that you can taste in all its forms!

Overnight stay and breakfast in a *** hotel

Day 2 - Toulouse to Moissac on the Canal de Garonne

You’ll start your journey along the river in the “Haute Garonne” department, ranked among the top French departments for its quality of life and the warm colors of the city of “Toulouse”. This 67-kilometer stage takes place on a safe and quiet greenway, always shaded by plane trees. The cycle path takes you to Montech and its water slope, one of the most beautiful engineering structures in Tarn-et-Garonne. Your itinerary then takes you to Moissac on a towpath alongside the Canal des Deux Mers and its barges. A small town set in a landscape dominated by orchards and AOC Chasselas grapevines, Moissac invites you to navigate between cultural tourism and green leisure activities.

Night and breakfast in a *** hotel. Optional dinner

Day 3 - Moissac to Sérignac sur Garonne

The towpaths are royal: this stage offers many points of interest along the way. Only the crossing of Agen, the Pruneau capital, is a little tricky, but make the most of it to sample the wonders of this town: with its 2,000 years of history, the town reveals its heritage to you along its medieval streets. Once on the cycle path, you’ll cross a succession of 3 locks to arrive at your destination for the day: Sérignac-sur-Garonne. A 13th-century fortified town, its half-timbered houses and twisted bell tower are unique in the South-West. The Sérignac nautical stopover is a haven of tranquillity on the banks of the canal.

Night and breakfast in a 3-star hotel. Optional dinner

Day 4 - Sérignac-sur-Garonne to Meilhan or surrounding area

Your cycling vacation continues along the canal, with plenty of opportunities to stop off at “Le Mas d’Agenais”, with its fortified enclosure and Rembrandt’s famous painting “Christ on the Cross”, or simply enjoy a picnic on the canal banks. Pedaling along the waterways, you’ll discover fabulous sites such as the bastide town of Damazan, Villeton and its nautical base, and the rich Garonne valley and its orchards. This is a very pleasant route, especially between Buzet and Meilhan-sur-Garonne, where you can cruise under the tall plane trees, and discover Buzet-sur-Baïse and many other pretty little towns. Lodging at Fourques or Sigalens subject to availability.

Night in a Bed & Breakfast. Dinner and breakfast

Day 5 - From Meilhan or the surrounding area to Sauveterre-de-guyenne

This is one of the most beautiful stages, with so many points of interest. It’s an easy, safe route, shaded by plane trees. Cyclists will discover superb sites all along the canals and locks, such as Saint-Macaire and its vineyards, and La Réole and its thousand-year-old history.

For your last accommodation along the canal, enjoy the peace and splendor of a chambre d’hôte.

Overnight in a bed & breakfast with dinner and breakfast.

Day 6 - "The green route to Bordeaux

This route allows you to discover the Entre-Deux Mers on 55km of trails, greenways and small roads… A real treat!

Crossing small roads in the middle of vineyards, you’ll follow the trail through the Entre-Deux Mers hills, passing through Sauveterre de Guyenne and Créon, two magnificent fortified bastides.

Following this path, you’ll arrive at your own pace on Bordeaux’s marvellous quays, running alongside the Garonne.

Bordeaux, the ancient Roman “Burdigala”, indissociable from its vineyards… shines brightly in its stone finery to dispense with artifice. The Garonne River, the heart of the city, welcomes strollers on its banks or for boat trips.

Overnight in *** hotel with breakfast

Day 7 - Departure

Departure after breakfast.

rates

Price per person

	With 2 dinners	With 4 dinners	Before April 15 and after October 10
7 days – 6 nights :	945 €	1020 €	+ 150 €

Price includes

6 nights in 3 and 4-star hotels and bed & breakfasts (in double/twin rooms)
2 or 4 dinners
Road book (with map and directions)
Luggage transfer at each stage
24/7 technical assistance

Supplement

VTC bike rental: € 145
Electric bike rental: €275
Gravel bike rental: €250

Further information

We take care of transporting your luggage every time you change accommodation, so you can travel light and enjoy your day’s hiking.

Leave your luggage at the reception desk of your accommodation before departure.

At the end of the afternoon, you’ll meet them at the reception desk of your new accommodation or directly in your room.

Luggage accepted per person: 1 suitcase or travel bag (maximum 23 kg) + 1 carry-on.

Your travel file corresponds to the documents or files you receive prior to your trip (generally one month before) and/or on arrival at your first accommodation.

It includes :

A welcome letter with key practical information:

Baggage transport times
Details of delivery and collection of rental bikes if required
Your local contact and emergency telephone number(s)
Any additional information

Travel logbook including map with route (at the appropriate scale) and directional, tourist and practical information

Any necessary vouchers to be given to the service provider(s)

On request and depending on the tour:

Download the “Evazio” application onto your smartphone for GPS navigation with visual (reading the route on your smartphone screen) and/or spoken guidance. The application also contains practical and tourist information. Once the trip has been downloaded, no Internet connection is required.
Loan of a GPS device with pre-recorded tracks
Send GPX tracks of each stage for use with your own navigation device

On this tour, we can provide you with a choice of the following, upon reservation:

A VTC bike adapted to the ride and the route

An electric bike adapted to the route

A gravel bike adapted to the course

With equipment :

Bag 1

Handlebar bag

Repair kit

Anti-theft device

Headset

1 rear bag
1 handlebar bag
1 repair kit
1 helmet (on request)
1 anti-theft device
1 charger (for electric bike)

For younger children, depending on age and size, we can offer

Children's bikes

Bicycle follower

Trailer

Second trailer

A child’s bike
A baby seat
A trailer
A follower bike

The bike is adjusted to your size and delivered to the first accommodation.

At the end of the tour, the bike must be left at the last accommodation with its equipment. We’ll take care of collecting them.

This tour is offered in the “superior” category

Hotel categories :

Comfort: The tour features mainly 2 and 3-star hotels (or equivalent comfort level) and bed & breakfasts.
Superior: The tour features mainly 3- and 4-star hotels (or equivalent level of comfort) and charming bed & breakfasts.
Luxury: The tour features mainly 4- and 5-star hotels (or equivalent level of comfort).

For the duration of your stay, our telephone assistance service is available: