Cycling in France - Canals and Castles of the Midi

Tour leader, Erwin, was excellent, very knowledgeable and helpful. Itinerary and places visited excellent, lots of places to eat. Generally accommodation was good but at the final hotel, Zenitude, staff and management were indifferent and unhelpful, air conditioning not working and biting bed bugs.

The trip was great at just a right pace. The guide was very considerate took care of. each and everyone of us , I enjoy the trip greatly.

An excellent trip with a really good leader who kept the group cycling together despite differing abilities and experiences. The itinery each day was well researched, the bikes were good quality and there were plenty of breaks and information about historic sites.

Very well prepared and executed expedition in a very attractive part of the world. A great time was had by all. Not my first Explore trip and it won't be my last.

Brilliant holiday Great scenery Delicious food Enjoyable activities Good company

I had an excellent ebike which made this trip pleasurable. The canal path is rough and although it is flat I wouldn't recommend it for a first timer. Our guide Erwin was personable and knowledgeable. Having an ebike made riding in the extreme winds and the optional ride possible for me. I strongly recommend Explore provide helmets and water bottles as other tours do. It takes up so much space when you are not returning home after a tour.

This was a lovely trip , Erwin our leader was friendly, extremely helpful and great for adapting to meet the group's needs. The cycling each day was within my ability, over 60 and recovering from chest infection. The canal path had been re-surfaced in places and not as bumpy and rough as expected. I loved the whole trip, but Toulouse was a lovely place to visit and I got an extra at the end of the trip to visit again. Cycling the Canal de Midi well worth taking this trip.

Brilliant cycling holiday, with a fantastic group. Erwin , our leader made sure we were all happy, arranged accommodation, transport , evening meals and the cycling route. The bikes were excellent, cycling paths mostly traffic free or very quiet roads. Highly recommend this Explore cycling adventure.