Canal de la garonne by bike - From Bordeaux to Toulouse
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Day 1:
VISIT BORDEAUX
Arrival in Bordeaux
Arrival at your charming B&B which is ideally located near to the train station, "St Jean de Bordeaux" or the city center. Your host will know just how to advise you on the sites to visit, activities and the restaurants which are not to be missed! Your bikes will be available from 19h00 for an evening bike tour if you feel like it.
Night in Bordeaux with dinner of your own choice. -
Day 2:
LE CANAL DE LA GARONNE FROM BORDEAUX TO BELLEFOND/ FRONTENAC
Distance: 45km
You begin by cycling alongside the Garonne river from where you can admire the attractive facades of the buildings here in the capital of the Gironde 'departement'. The landscape then becomes more varied, changing between wooded valleys, fortified hamlets and small chateaux and - of course - Bordeaux vineyards!
Night in Bellefond or Frontenac. -
Day 3:
LE CANAL DE LA GARONNE FROM BELLEFOND TO CAUMONT SUR GARONNE / LE MAS D'AGENAIS
Distance: 52km
Today's route begins on quiet lanes across bucolic landscapes of vines and forests. You then rejoin the Canal de Garonne with its locks and lively marinas intersperced with tranquil stretches lined with plane trees.
Night in Caumont sur Garonne or Le Mas d'Agenais -
Day 4:
Le canal de la Garonne by bike from Caumont sur Garonne to Sérignac sur Garonne
Distance : 44km
This morning you go through 'Mas d'Agenais, a peaceful, pretty village and ancient Roman settlement, with its 17th century corn halls and attractive five-sided communal laundry. The Canal de la Garonne then offers stunning river views, the vineyards gradually givingway to fields of cereal crops and orchards.
Night in Sérignac sur Garonne. -
Day 5:
THE CANAL DE LA GARONNE FROM Sérignac sur Garonne TO MOISSAC
Distance: 55km
This stage allows you to discover two beautiful towns of south west France: Agen and Moissac. After orchards of fruit trees so characteristic of the Lot and Garonne, you arrive in Moissac. We invite you to take the time to visit this important town on the path to Santiago de Compostella, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Night in Moissac. -
Day 6:
THE CANAL DE LA GARONNE FROM MOISSAC TO TOULOUSE
Distance: 67km
Your route goes through yhe charming town of Montech, with its half timbered, red brick houses. As for the cycle path this is along a peaceful "voie verte" or green way, with a good surface and shaded by plane trees.
Your holiday ends upon arrival in Toulouse if you choose the 5 night/6 day trip from Bordeaux to Toulouse.
Option :
If you wish to make the most of being in Toulouse, with time to explore, then we can recommend a B&B which we particularly like. Your host, Olivier, will welcome you into an authentic “Toulousaine” with garden, veranda and elegant salons. Living in Toulouse ourselves, we really want you to like the city as much as we do! Olivier will advise you on the unmissable places to visit as well as some lesser known spots!
Night in Toulouse.
Tariff for this option: 50€ per person based on a shared double room. 80€ in a single room. Breakfast included.
NB: If you wish to shorten this day's stage (or avoid the outskirts of Toulouse) then you could consider taking a train from Montauban or Castelnau-d'Estréfonds. We recommend visiting Montauban, a town of art and history.
Please contact us for further details.
Disclaimer
The names and photos of the accommodation are given for information purposes. According to availability, the B&Bs or hotels could be changed without warning and replaced by another establishment of the same category.
We propose 2 ranges of accommodation for this stay:
| Package | Double room 2 pers. | Twin room 2 pers. | Triple room 3 pers. | Single room 1 pers. |
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| Essential range | ||||
| From Bordeaux to Toulouse 6 days / 5 nights | €490 | €500 | €470 | €730 |
| Comfort range | ||||
| From Bordeaux to Toulouse 6 days / 5 nights | €630 | €640 | €580 | €920 |
| Premium range | ||||
| From Bordeaux to Toulouse 6 days / 5 nights | €790 | €800 | €710 | €1,190 |
NB: prices shown are per person.
OUR PRICE INCLUDES :
- 5/6/7 nights in pretty B&Bs or hotels
- Breakfasts
- Phone support 7/7
- Luggage transfers (1 bag per person)
- Taxes de séjour (local accommodation tax)
- A digital roadbook to download on your mobile
OUR PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE:
- Bike hire throughout the trip, including delivery to the start and its collection at the end (130€)
- The registration fee (15 € per person) - FREE if you pay by credit card or by bank transfer
- Travel between your home and the start and end of the holiday
- Lunches and dinners
- Spending on personal items such as souvenirs and drinks
- Travel insurance covering cancellation, illness and repatriation
- Our bicycle insurance. For more information, please click here.
- Generally all that is not mentioned in ‘Our Price Includes’
Options, supplements and reductions:
| Essential range | |
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| Reductions | |
| Discount: No luggage transfer | -€60 |
| Discount: groups of more than 4 people | -€20 |
| Supplements | |
| July/August supplement | €70 |
| Equipment hire | |
| Bike rental (VTC) for the whole trip (delivery & return included) - 6 days | €140 |
| Electric bike rental (VAE) for the whole trip (delivery & return included) - 6 days | €245 |
| Additional day of bike rental (VTC) | €20 |
| Additional day of bike rental (VAE) | €35 |
| Rental of a 2nd waterproof case (20l) for the whole stay | €15 |
| Supplementary nights at the beginning or end of your trip | |
| Extra night in Bordeaux in double room (breakfast included) | €45 |
| Extra night in Bordeaux in single room (breakfast included) | €90 |
| Extra night in Bordeaux in triple room (breakfast included) | €35 |
| Extra night in Toulouse in double room (breakfast included) | €50 |
| Extra night in Toulouse in single room (breakfast included) | €75 |
| Extra night in Toulouse in triple room (breakfast included) | €45 |
| Our suggestions during your holiday | |
| Additional stopover in Saint-Émilion (double room** & luggage transfer included) | €130 |
| Additional stopover in Saint-Émilion (single room** & luggage transfer included) | €180 |
| Comfort range | |
| Reductions | |
| Discount: No luggage transfer | -€60 |
| Discount: groups of more than 4 people | -€20 |
| Supplements | |
| July/August supplement | €40 |
| Equipment hire | |
| Bike rental (VTC) for the whole trip (delivery & return included) - 6 days | €140 |
| Electric bike rental (VAE) for the whole trip (delivery & return included) - 6 days | €245 |
| Additional day of bike rental (VTC) | €20 |
| Additional day of bike rental (VAE) | €35 |
| Rental of a 2nd waterproof case (20l) for the whole stay | €15 |
| Supplementary nights at the beginning or end of your trip | |
| Extra night in Bordeaux in double room (breakfast included) | €80 |
| Extra night in Bordeaux in single room (breakfast included) | €120 |
| Extra night in Bordeaux in triple room (breakfast included) | €50 |
| Extra night in Toulouse in double room (breakfast included) | €65 |
| Extra night in Toulouse in single room (breakfast included) | €100 |
| Extra night in Toulouse in triple room (breakfast included) | €75 |
| Our suggestions during your holiday | |
| Additional stopover in Saint-Émilion (double room** & luggage transfer included) | €130 |
| Additional stopover in Saint-Émilion (single room** & luggage transfer included) | €180 |
| Premium range | |
| Reductions | |
| Discount: No luggage transfer | -€60 |
| Discount: groups of more than 4 people | -€20 |
| Supplements | |
| July/August supplement | €40 |
| Equipment hire | |
| Bike rental (VTC) for the whole trip (delivery & return included) - 6 days | €140 |
| Electric bike rental (VAE) for the whole trip (delivery & return included) - 6 days | €245 |
| Additional day of bike rental (VTC) | €20 |
| Additional day of bike rental (VAE) | €35 |
| Rental of a 2nd waterproof case (20l) for the whole stay | €15 |
| Supplementary nights at the beginning or end of your trip | |
| Extra night in Bordeaux in double room (breakfast included) | €95 |
| Extra night in Bordeaux in single room (breakfast included) | €140 |
| Extra night in Bordeaux in triple room (breakfast included) | €70 |
| Extra night in Toulouse in double room (breakfast included) | €95 |
| Extra night in Toulouse in single room (breakfast included) | €120 |
| Extra night in Toulouse in triple room (breakfast included) | €90 |
| Our suggestions during your holiday | |
| Additional stopover in Saint-Émilion (double room** & luggage transfer included) | €130 |
| Additional stopover in Saint-Émilion (single room** & luggage transfer included) | €180 |
NB: prices are per person.
- Essential range
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Our partner hotel in Frontenac
Located in the small village of Frontenac near the bicycle path, this bed and breakfast has all the necessary amenities for your overnight stay. You can dine at the bar-restaurant of the same establishment in the evening.
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Our partner guest house in Moissac
Agnès will welcome you with conviviality in her gîte d'étape. Offering two rooms in dormitory, you will find all the necessary comfort for a good night's sleep. Located in the heart of Moissac, you will find many shops nearby.
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Our partner hotel in Bordeaux
Close to Toulouse train station, our partner hotel is ideally located: you can visit Bordeaux on foot or relax in modern, comfortable rooms.
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- Comfort range
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Our partner guest house in Moissac
Our host and privileged partner will be delighted to welcome you to his warm house. You can relax in the large garden with swimming pool. For breakfast, you can relax on the terrace.
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Our partner guest house in Caumont-sur-Garonne
After your first day on the bike, take advantage of the peaceful surroundings to recharge your batteries, of course after taking your first dip in the pool! For breakfast, fill up on vitamins with fresh local produce under the shade of the cherry tree.
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Our partner guest house in Sérignac
Located a few kilometers from the Canal de la Garonne, you will be charmed by this large property. Relax in the space offered by this large wooded park, without forgetting to visit the horses of the domain.
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- Premium range
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Our partner guest house in Sauveterre-de-Guyenne
Magalie and Stéphane welcome you to their charming guest rooms. You'll fall under the spell of this old château in the heart of the Bordeaux vineyards.
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Our partner hotel in Sérignac sur Garonne
Enjoy the freshness and calm of a 17th century residence. You will find a swimming pool but also a restaurant, a park, a tennis court, a swimming pool...
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Our partner hotel in Moissac
Not far from the abbey of Moissac, this old house offers you a bright and comfortable place with its large garden and its superb swimming pool. Don't forget to reserve your table at the hotel's restaurant for a delicious meal.
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Categories : Essential : a selection of simple guest houses and 1* hotels. Confort : a selection of comfortable guest houses and 2-star hotels. Privilege : a selection of charming guest houses and 3* hotels. NB : these are our preferred accommodations. Depending on your registration date, we may be able to reserve other accommodation of the same category for you.
A WORD FROM GUILHEM, LOCAL CYCLING GUIDE:
HYBRID BIKES FROM THE AMERICAN BRAND TREK
- High-stantard model chosen especially for the profile of our travelers.
- A bike to fi your height (available in M, L and XL. For smaller height, other Trek and KTM models are available)
- Frame geometry and standover : easy to mount and dismount.
- Front suspension
- Confort saddle
- Travel comfort handles
- Hydraulic disc brakes
- Adjustable stem (for the comfort of your back)
- Rear stand
- Front and rear lighting by dynamo
- Our bikes are serviced and cleaned after each outing.
E-BIKES FROM THE AMERICAN BRAND TREK
- High-stantard model chosen especially for the profile of our travelers.
- A bike to fi your height (available in XS, S, M, L and XL.
- Frame geometry and standover : easy to mount and dismount.
- Large 28 inch wheels that ensure precise steering and good performance.
- Powerfull hydraulic disc brakes
- Bosch motor
All of your equipment is included
- Waterproof rear panier (Ortlieb)
- Waterproof front panier with smartphone / roadbook holder (Ortlieb)
- Front and back lights
- Bike lock
- Repair kit
- Helmet on demand (please, make the request at the registration)
Theft and assistance insurance: NATURE OCCITANE insures you
- 2€ per day per bike and/or per piece of equipment
- 3€ per day per electric bike
At your charge if your bike or trailer are robbed :
Parking of your vehicle during your holiday
MEETING POINT :
THE END OF YOUR TRIP:
HOW TO GET HERE:
RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT :
Clothing :
- 1 sun hat or cap (helmet provided on request when you register)
- 1 scarf
- Breathable T-shirts
- 1 fleece
- 1 Gore-tex jacket, waterproof and breathable
- 2 pair of shorts (short or long), preferably padded for comfort on the bike
- 1 pair of comfortable trousers for the evening
- Underwear
- Socks
- 1 swimming costume for the pool and your arrival at the sea
Shoes :
- 1 pair of multi-activity shoes for cycling and walking
- Tennis shoes or sandals for the evening
Equipment :
- 1 pair of sunglasses
- 1 pocket knife (to be put in the hold luggage if you take the plane)
- Toiletries
- Toilet paper
- Sunscreen
- Soothing cream anti-friction
