Canal du Midi - From Toulouse to Sète

Follow the course of the Canal du Midi, visiting local gems along the way

This self-guided cycling tour takes you from Toulouse to the Mediterranean Sea along the Canal du Midi. Ride on the hauling path or further afield to discover abbeys, vineyards and lakes. Start your cycling holiday in Toulouse, where you already feel the way of life of the south of France, discover its gastronomy and wonder at its soft colours. Ride through the Lauragais, a vast fertile plain dotted with nice churches and ride through Castelnaudary, the home town of cassoulet, before reaching the cute port of Bram. Head then to Carcassonne and its famous medieval fortress before riding into Minervois, where you will pass many peaceful wine villages along the canal. Stop in one of them before going to your next stop in Béziers. Afterwards, the sea is only a few kilometres away. You reach first Agde and the Thau Lagoon. Ride the last stretch along the sea and arrive in the town of Sète and its port, your ultimate destination.  The price of this tour includes bike hire, accommodation, luggage transfers and all the maps and information you need to get the most out of your trip.

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