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Family cycling on the Canal du Midi

A family cycling adventure to the rhythm of the barges.
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  • Duration 6 days
  • Activity Biking
  • Holiday among adults, with family
  • Theme rivers and canals, countryside
620€

Information : Family cycling on the Canal du Midi

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Presentation

The Canal du Midi needs no introduction, you've probably heard it mentioned many times ! Now it's your turn to explore its banks, from Toulouse to Carcassonne, via the capital of cassoulet, Castelnaudary! Pedal safely along the river banks, take a picnic break at a lock and discover the medieval city of Carcassonne. The bucolic landscapes of the countryside and the many barges will accompany you throughout this family bike trip.

You'll love

  • The peace and beauty of the Canal du Midi
  • The flat itinerary throughout
  • Local gastronomy
  • Discover the fortified city of Carcassonne
  • Our personalized guiding application
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Program : Family cycling on the Canal du Midi

  • D1 Arrival inToulouse

    You arrive in Toulouse at the end of the day. Settle into your room and enjoy the rest of the day exploring the city and its history.

    Free dinner and night stay in a 3* hotel.

  • D2 Cycling from Toulouse to Baziège

    29 km - Duration : 2h

    Off you go! This first day on the bike will give you a chance to gently get into the swing of things. The terrain is flat and well stabilized, and the plane trees lining the canal provide pleasant shade along the bike route. You leave the cycle route to reach your accommodation for the night.

    Dinner and night in a charming guesthouse.

  • D3 Cycling from Baziège to Castelnaudary

    39 km - Duration : 2h30 

    Continue your journey by bike towards Castelnaudary. The many barges on the river set the pace, and serenity is the watchword of the day. Take a break at a lock, where young and old alike will be delighted to discover its ingenious mechanism. Arrive at your accommodation for the night, and take time to take a tour of the great basin opposite, an attraction no less famous than the town's cassoulet!

    Free dinner and overnight in a guesthouse.

  • D4 Cycling from Castelnaudary to Bram

    16 km - Duration : 1h30

    Today a short stopover awaits you. This will enable you to discover Bram and its nautical zone: teleskiing, swimming, paddling... Many activities are possible here, and there's also an area where you can eat and drink.

    A superb greenway also starts at the entrance to Bram, if you'd like to continue cycling, or take the whole family for a stroll. Ask your host for advice.

    Dinner and overnight stay in a 2* hotel.

  • D5 Cycling from Bram to Carcassonne

    27 km - Duration : 2h

    On this last day of cycling, the landscape opens up to allow you to admire the surrounding hills. Soon you'll catch sight of the superb city of Carcassonne. Don't miss a tour of the fortified town, with its moats, towers and narrow streets.

    Return to the heart of the city to reach your accommodation for the night.

    Free dinner and overnight stay in a charming guesthouse in the heart of the city.

  • D6 Breakfast and departure

    After enjoying a delicious home-style breakfast, head to Carcassonne station to catch the train to your vehicle in Toulouse.

    If you take public transport, we can adapt this service to your needs.

    We hope you'll have many wonderful memories of this family cycling adventure!

Tariffs

Daily departures from April 14th to October 15th

In family room

Adult : 610  €
Teenager (12 - 17 yo)* : 520 €
Child (2 - 11 yo)* : 425 €
Baby (0 - 1 yo) : 60 €

In double room

Adult : 655 €
Teenager (12 - 17 yo) :  655 €
Child (2 - 11 yo) : 645 €
Baby (0 - 1 yo) : 60 €

In single room

845 €

Solo traveller

910 €

*Rates based on a room shared with two adults. For single-parent families, please contact us.

What's included ?

  • 3 nights and breakfasts in guesthouse and 3* hotel
  • 2 night half-board in guesthouses and 2* hotel
  • Luggage transport
  • Return train ticket between Carcassonne and Toulouse
  • Route book and maps
  • GPS tracks
  • Technical and logistical assistance

Optional

  • Bike rental from :
    • Adult or junior bike (from 1m45) : 95 €
    • Adult or junior E-bike (from 1m45) : 150 €
    • Child bike (- 1m45) : 65 €
    • Carriole : 65 €
    • Follow me : 95 €
    • Baby seat : 20 €
  • Secure parking for your vehicle (reservation strongly recommended): around €80 to be paid on site

What's not included ?

  • Lunches
  • Dinners on day 1, 3 and 5
  • Drinks and extras
  • Return trip from your home to the first accommodation on the route
  • Optional insurancees

Characteristics of circuits

  • Family-friendly cycling tour
  • Type of roads : Cycle paths, vineyard/agricultural tracks and quiet country roads
  • Type of bike required: mountain bikes

Organisation

  • Our tours are more about discovery than sport. Your luggage is transported from accommodation to accommodation by us, and a route booklet accompanies you throughout your cycling vacation. We also provide logistical and technical assistance.
  • Accommodation (** and *** hotels) has been chosen for its atmosphere, quality of welcome, architecture and environment.

 

N.B.: the accommodations described above are given for information only and are subject to change according to availability at the time of final booking.

Access

By car

Highway A20 : Paris / Toulouse, exit 30 - A62 to Toulouse

By air

Toulouse airport

By train

Toulouse train station

Comments

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4.5

  • My daughter and I really enjoyed riding peacefully along the Canal du Midi in the shade of the plane trees. Safrantours' organization was impeccable!

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  • A superb adventure that I shared with my son. I was so pleased when he told me it was the best trip of his life. Thank you Safrantours for this wonderful experience.

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