Bike Tours Sangallo

Canal du Midi by bike
From Toulouse to Montpellier

From 10 to 17 June 2027 · 8 days / 7 nights

Trip at a glance

At the rhythm of the water, towards the Mediterranean.

📅 From 10 to 17 June 2027 · 8 days / 7 nights
🚴 About 320 km · Easy difficulty, mostly flat path
👥 Small group: from 6 to 7 participants
📍 Tolosa, Carcassonne, Narbonne and Montpellier
🚴‍♀️ • Cycling guide during tour
🚲 • Bicycle rental included · Possibility to participate with your own e-bike
🧳 Transport of luggage from stop to stop included
🏨 Accommodation in the hotel
🏙️ • Guided tour of Toulouse included
🚆 Transfers to France, including the Montpellier–Marseille train
✈️ Flight from Italy excluded · Return from Marseille

Description of trip

A canal, the rows of trees and the pleasure of following the water by bicycle. The trip starts from Toulouse, the . .Ville Rose, and crosses the south of France between historical locks, villages, vineyards and landscapes that open up towards the Mediterranean.

The Canal du Midi accompanies the discovery of the Occitania: Carcassonne with its medieval walls, Narbonne and the coast of Marseillan, to Montpellier. It pedals especially in the morning, leaving room for visits and leisure in the afternoon. The transport of luggage allows you to travel light, with the cycling guide next to the group.

After the last stop by bike, the programme continues by train from Montpellier to Marseille, where to spend the last night before returning to Italy.

The route

From Canal to French Coast

1Toulouse / Toulouse
2Castelnaudary
3Carcassonne
4Narbonne
5Marseillan Plage
6Montpellier
7Marseille · Transfer by train

Itinerary

The journey day by day

Day 1

Italy – Tolosa

Departure from Italy with flight to Toulouse, transfer and accommodation in the hotel. Free time for a first meeting with the Rose City, between brick buildings and downtown streets. dinner at your own expense and overnight stay. The flight is excluded from the price.

Day 2

Tolosa – Castelnaudary

Start pedalling along the Canal du Midi. You leave the city following the ups and downs between trees, closed and countryside. Arrival in Castelnaudary, town linked to the life of the canal, accommodation in hotel and leisure time. Overnight stay.

Day 3

Castelnaudary – Carcassonne

You continue to one of the places symbol of the trip. Upon arrival in Carcassonne, time to discover the medieval fortified city, the walls, the towers and the alleys. Any entrances at a fee are excluded from the price. Overnight stay.

Day 4

Carcassonne – Narbonne

The pedal ride continues towards Narbonne through open landscapes and vineyards of Occitania. Upon arrival, free time to walk in the center and enjoy the atmosphere of southern France. Overnight stay.

Day 5

Narbonne – Marseillan Plage

The landscape becomes more and more Mediterranean as you approach the coast. I arrive at Marseillan Plage, accommodation and leisure time to relax after pedaling. Dinner free and overnight.

Day 6

Marseillan Plage – Montpellier

Last day by bike to Montpellier. Upon arrival, hotel accommodation and free time to discover the historic center, squares and cafes of this lively city of southern France. Overnight stay.

Day 7

Montpellier – Marseille

Transfer by train to Marseille, included in the programme. Day available to visit the city or relax, between the historic port and the neighborhoods overlooking the Mediterranean. Overnight stay.

Day 8

Marseille – Italy

Transfer to the airport and return flight to Italy. End of services. Flight is excluded from the price.

The price includes

Bicycle rental
Accommodation in the hotel
Transfers to France, including the train from Montpellier to Marseille
Transport of baggage from stop to stop
Cycling guide during the tour
Guided tour of the city of Toulouse

The price excludes

Flight back and forth from Venice
Packed lunches
Suppers
Mangoes and extra personal
Entrances to museums, monuments and paid sites

Gallery

Between canals and medieval cities

Air view of the walls and towers of Carcassonne, surrounded by the countryside — **Carcassonne, the fortified city**

Yarn of bananas along the banks of the Canal du Midi — **Along the Canal du Midi**

A boat crosses one of the locks of Fonserannes in Béziers — **The Closure of Fonserannes**

Frequently asked questions

Before you go

Is the route difficult?

The tour is classified as easy: about 320 km on a mostly flat route. To assess if it is suitable for your preparation, ask Alessia the distances of the individual stages and the characteristics of the background.

Can I participate with my e-bike?

Yes. You can participate with your e-bike or use the included bike rental. It agrees with Alessia model, availability and mode of transport of your bike before booking.

Should I bring my luggage on the bike?

No. Carrying luggage from one stop to the other is included, so you can pedal lighter.

Is the group accompanied?

Yes, a cycling guide is planned during the tour. The program is designed for a small group, from 6 to 7 participants.

Is the flight from Venice included?

No. The flight is excluded from the price. The journey starts in Toulouse and the return takes place from Marseille; transfers to France and the Montpellier–Marsiglia train are included instead.

Are meals and visits understood?

The guided tour of Toulouse is included. Packed lunches, dinners and admissions to museums, monuments and sites are excluded for a fee.

You want to go?

South of France, one pedal at a time.

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