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Canal de Garonne cycling tour
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Canal de Garonne cycling tour

Canal de Garonne cycling tour

From Bordeaux to Toulouse

  • Superb cycling in the luscious landscapes of Bordeaux, Gironde, Tarn-et-Garonne
  • Pompous bastides, farms with elegant dovecotes and a slew of petits and grands chateaux
  • Hearty stews, apple and prune marmalade and locally-produced artisan cheese
  • Tremendous wines of Bordeaux and Cotés de Bordeaux
  • Your choice of detours to intriguing sights along the way
  • Family-run accommodation in peaceful villages and charming city hotels
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Route

Start: Bordeaux             Finish: Toulouse

Day 1: Arrival in Bordeaux
Day 2: From Bordeaux to Cadillac (49 km / 30,5 mi)
Day 3: From Cadillac to Meilhan sur Garonne (39 km / 25 mi)
Day 4: From Meilahn-sur-Garonne to Sérignac-sur-Garonne (72 km / 44,5 mi)
Day 5: From Sérignac-sur-Garonne to Moissac (58 km / 36 mi)
Day 6: From Moissac to Toulouse (67 km / 41,5 mi)
Day 7: End of tour

Day 1:    Arrival in Bordeaux

Travel by train, plane or car to Bordeaux, well-connected by public transport (tram or shuttle). Settle in at your comfortable centrally-located hotel then venture out to explore beautiful Bordeaux, an elegant town on the banks of the River Garonne whose very name evokes images of silky wines with a ruby red glow.

Day 2:    From Bordeaux to Cadillac (49 km / 30,5 mi)

Jump on your bike and jet out of town on a fabulous bike path following the Garonne’s right bank. In Latresne you veer north to pick up a rails-to-trails route. Pause to peer at the ruinous yet inspiring Romanesque abbey of La Sauve, then turn southward and take quiet tarmac lanes all the way to Cadillac. Wander round the town and have a gander at the stately 18th-century chateau.

Challenge: 49 km / 30,5 mi, 150 m ascent

Day 3:    From Cadillac to Meilhan sur Garonne (39 km / 25 mi)

Once again you start off on winding inland lanes to avoid traffic on the busy road to Saint Macair. The route does involve a bit of ascent but you’re rewarded by a serene landscape right out of a painting: impressive estates, vast vineyards and tiny typically-French villages. Amble over to check out the Bastide de St Macair then bike across the Garonne to pick up ‘la Véloroute des Deux Mers’ - your cycling route ‘between two seas’. Accommodation tonight is at a charming chambre d'hôtes in Meilahn-sur-Garonne, or 8km further inland in Marcellus.

Challenge: 39 or 47 km / 25 or 29 mi, 200/350 m ascent

Day 4:    From Meilahn-sur-Garonne to Sérignac-sur-Garonne (72 km / 44,5 mi)

The Canal de la Garonne leads the way today as you cycle happily along on the flat, from Meilhan-sur-Garonne all the way to Sérignac. Feel thankful for the cool shade of ancient plane trees and take time for small detours along the way. Get in on an enormous secret at the church in Mas d'Agenais, where an authentic painting by Rembrandt hangs on display. Savour a cup of coffee on the beautiful village square in Damazan and stroll round its fortress, pastel-coloured houses and historic arcades. A stop in Tonneins is worth the 10-km detour for its lovely lanes, houses that virtually fall into the Garonne and a tempting array of restaurants, cafés and shops.

Challenge: 66 or 72 km / 41 or 44,5 mi, 50 m ascent

Day 5:    From Sérignac-sur-Garonne to Moissac (58 km / 36 mi)

Set off to cycle a gentle stretch along the canal passing plane trees and plum orchards. Ten kilometres into the route, the canal intersects with an aqueduct providing a unique way to reach Agen with its pleasant city centre and renowned Museum of Arts. Carry on along the channel, sandwiched between a busy road and the railway, and pause in pretty Valence d'Agen with its curious round washhouses. The last peaceful section rolls through splendid scenery to historic Mossaic, a UNESCO world heritage site and important stop on the ‘Chemin de Saint Jacques’ pilgrimage route from Geneva. Step out for a tour of the town, stop at the 11th- century Abbey of St Pierre and sit in silence in its stunning cloister.

Challenge: 58 km / 36 mi, 30 m ascent

Day 6:    From Moissac to Toulouse (67 km / 41,5 mi)

A beauty of a bridge, the Pont-Canal du Cacor, crosses the River Tarn to Castelsarrasin’s little port and 13th-century Abbey of Belleperche. Ancient plane trees provide welcome shade as you enjoy a pleasant stretch on a quiet rural track right into Toulouse city centre. Embrace the urban buzz as you ride into this hopping ‘pink town’ passing the Montech water slope, special twin Ponts-Jumeaux and junction of 3 canals. The tidy brick houses of Grisoles give way to the historic Castelnau-d’Estrétefonds. Option of getting the train there and doing the last 25km of this ‘Canal de la Garonne’ route by rail.

Challenge: 67 km / 41,5 mi, 75 m ascent

Day 7:    End of tour

Your self-guided cycling holiday comes to an end after breakfast this morning.

'standard' hotels

All hotels of this trip are carefully selected because of their location, atmosphere and/or unique services. All rooms are en-suite.

You can find the standard hotels of this trip. If a hotel is fully booked, then we will book a similar one for you and inform you about the alternative booked. 

Extra overnight:
 You can book additional night(s) at any of the accommodations along the way.

Hôtel Majestic**** (Bordeaux)
Hôtel Majestic**** (Bordeaux)

Located in an elegant 18th century building this hotel with character has 47 rooms each with a customized decoration. 

www.hotel-majestic.com

Hôtel Château de la Tour*** (Cadillac)
Hôtel Château de la Tour*** (Cadillac)

Close to Bordeaux, in a wine region with a rich historical past , the hotel-restaurant Château de la Tour is an ideal place to relax. It offers an incredible view over the Château de Cadillac and it has a privileged location to enjoy many sports and cultural activities. 

www.hotel-restaurant-chateaudelatour.com

B&B Font d'Uzas (Meilhan)
B&B Font d'Uzas (Meilhan)

Charming guest house from the 18th century fully restored and tastefully decorated. The house is located in the picturesque village of Meilhan sur Garonne downstream from Marmande and on the right bank of the side canal, Meilhan and its winding alleys declare 700 years of history and promise tasty walks in the heart of the village

www.lefontduzas.fr

 Hôtel Le Prince Noir*** (Serignac)
Hôtel Le Prince Noir*** (Serignac)

This hotel is located at a former 17th century convent in the town of Sérignac-sur-Garonne. With a welcoming atmosphere and located in a unique surrounding. It has a tennis court, a swimming pool and a wide garden.

www.logishotels.com

Hôtel Pont Napoléon** (Moissac)
Hôtel Pont Napoléon** (Moissac)

A Charming stopover in this beautiful Napoleonic residence which offers a panoramic view of the Tarn and the famous Napoleon Bridge. This Napoleonic-era building is part of an architectural peculiarity of the entrance to Moissac.

www.le-pont-napoleon.com

 Hotel Royal Wilson** (Toulouse)
Hotel Royal Wilson** (Toulouse)

Located in the centre of Toulouse, only a short walk from the Wilson and Capitole squares,  Royal Wilson hotel provides services which will delight you in an elegant building behind a typical Toulouse facade.

Beautifully appointed interiors combine traditional and contemporary styles around the unique interior courtyard … an amazing architectural feature in the city centre.

www.hotelroyalwilson-toulouse.com

practical info

You can start on any day of the week, subject to availability, between March and October.

The closest airports to the Canal de Garonne are Bordeaux (BOD) and Toulouse (TLS).

Arrival in Bordeaux

  • Flyint to Bourdeaus airport (BOD): From Bordeaux airport or train station (Gare St Jean), there are direct bus services to Place de Quinconces in the city centre, very close to your hotel.
  • Flying to Toulouse airport (TLS) If you're flying to Toulouse, you can connect to Bordeaux by train (several direct services a day).
  • From Paris, you can take the TGV (high speed train) to Bordeaux. 2h15). For time tables and further information look at the website of the SNCF.

Departure from Toulouse

On the end of your trip you can take a train from Toulouse (direct trains back to Bordeaux, the journey takes 2 to 3 hours). For time tables and further information look at the website of the SNCF or TER-SNCF.

From Paris to Bordeaux (approx. 6h - 590 km / 367 mi). Acces to driving routes see the website ViaMichelin.

HYBRID RENTAL BIKE 

BATAVUS Zonar, 27 Speed 

The bikes come with pannier, handlebar bag, spare tube, tools, pump, helmet and lock

Hybrid Rental Bike

ELECTRIC BIKE RENTAL 

SPARTA Regular-E, 400Wh 

The bikes come with pannier, spare tube, tools, pump, helmet and lock

Electric Bike Rental

 

GPS tracks are available on request.

included

Included

  • 6 bights accommodation with breakfasts
  • 2 Dinners (day 3 & 4)
  • Luggage transfers
  • Tourist city tax
  • Digital detailed route notes and maps in English
  • Access to the trip in GUIBO, the digital guidebook and navigation App
  • 24-hour telephone assistance

Not included

  • Travel insurance
  • Transport to first and from last accommodation
  • Trains, busses or any transport wherever necessary
  • Other Lunches & Dinners
  • Personal expenses such as drinks, phone calls, additional transfers, etc
  • Hybrid or E-Bike rental

Extras

  • Single Room Supplement
  • Solo Traveller Supplement
  • Additional nights 
  • Transfer from the train station to your hotel
  • Transfer back from your last accommodation
  • Hybrid bike rental 
  • E-bike supplement 
  • Shipment of printed documents to the first accommodation
     
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