Cycling in France - Canals and Castles of the Midi

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  • No booking fees
  • duration 8 days
  • tour type Small group Request as private
  • age requirement 16-95 yrs
  • max group size 16
  • guiding method Fully guided
  • Tour Code BM-17130
  • Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
  • Operated in English
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  • Starts Montpellier, France
  • Ends Montpellier, France
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HIGHLIGHTS Download trip notes
  • Cycling adventure along France's historic Canal du Midi and the picturesque countryside
  • Explore Toulouse, Narbonne, Carcassonne's walled fortress
  • Visit vibrant local markets, and try delectable French cuisine along the way
The trip "Cycling In France - Canals And Castles Of The Midi" starts from and ends in Montpellier. It is a bicycle tour that takes 8 days taking you through Beziers, Narbonne and Toulouse in France. "Cycling In France - Canals And Castles Of The Midi" is a guided small group trip that includes accommodation, transport, meals and others.

A cycling holiday along France's historic Canal du Midi and surrounding countryside. Explore medieval walled towns, Cathar Castles, local markets and of course refuel on delicious French cuisine on route.



Canal du Midi - Cycle alongside one of the greatest works of civil engineering of the 17th century



Discover rich histories - Toulouse, Narbonne and the walled fortress town of Carcassonne



Cathar history - Ride through the picturesque landscapes and historic villages of the Languedoc Region or up to the stronhold of Minerve



Ebike only departures - A selection of dates are for ebike use only
ITINERARY Expand All
Select Tour Version:
  • Day 1 : Join trip Toulouse
  • Day 2 : Morning walking tour of Toulouse, afternoon train to Carcassonne
  • Day 3 : Circular ride around Carcassonne
  • Day 4 : Cycle the Canal du Midi to Homps
  • Day 5 : Optional circular cycle route to Minerve or wine tasting
  • Day 6 : Continue on the Canal du Midi and follow the Canal de la Robine into Narbonne
  • Day 7 : Cycle to the beaches of Gruissan Plage
  • Day 8 : Drive to Toulouse Airport where our trip ends
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Meals
  • 7 Breakfasts
Accommodation
  • Quality Hotel (1 night)
  • Hotel Espace Cite (2 nights)
  • Chateau Jouarres (2 nights)
  • Hotel Zenitude Residence - Narbonne (2 nights)
Transport
  • Bus
  • Train
Guide
  • Explore Tour Leader
Others
  • Bicycle
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
  • Any international flights to/from Montpellier are not included in this price. We always recommend that you arrive 1 day prior to your tour starting date.
  • Travel insurance is not included in this Cycling in France - Canals and Castles of the Midi tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. World Nomads' travel insurance has been designed by travelers for travelers.
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REQUEST A PRIVATE, CUSTOMIZABLE DEPARTURE By design, this is a group tour. You can however request a private, customized version of this tour for yourself or your private group of people. Private departures are usually more expensive, but come with these benefits:
  • Personal Itinerary can be tweaked and customized.
  • Protected Travel within your own bubble.
  • Professional Access our Travel Specialists' insider knowledge.
  • Privacy Enjoy a tour focused solely on you or your travel group.
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GOOD TO KNOW Download trip notes
CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Cycling in France - Canals and Castles of the Midi tour. You can cancel the tour up to 63 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 62 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 19 June 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 19 June 2024, a deposit of 10% is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 62 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Cycling in France - Canals and Castles of the Midi tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.

Visa

For this Cycling in France - Canals and Castles of the Midi tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.

For Solo Travelers

A twin share room may not always be available for solo travelers as it depends on the final number of people on the tour. If you have picked twin share room while booking, and that option is not available, we will get back to you after booking. A single room might then be available against an additional fee.

COVID-19 Safety Measures

This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:

  • The average size of this tour is just 12 people.
  • Rigorous hygiene safety measures will be followed in transportation, accommodation and meal venues.
  • All travellers 18 years and older will be required to be either fully vaccinated atleast 14 days prior to departure or have taken a negative test (rapid antigen or PCR)  within 72 hours of departure.
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