Pedal from the Port of the Moon to the Pink City

Glide by bicycle along the gorgeous Garonne Canal, an extension of the magnificent Canal du Midi that connects Toulouse with the Mediterranean Sea. Cycle along a spellbinding section known as the 'Canal of the Two Seas' ('Canal des Deux Mers'), a fantastic route that connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea and delights the eyes with vibrant vineyards and stunning medieval villages. You'll venture through beautiful towns and visit such captivating cultural sites as Moissac. And don't forget - the cuisine in this region is truly sensational!

This flat itinerary can be done in either direction. You can choose the route that is more practical for you.

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Highlights

• Bordeaux - 'The Port of the Moon'
• Toulouse - 'The Pink City'
• Unforgettable cultural and UNESCO sites
• Beautiful landscapes of the south of France
• Easy and comfortable cycling along the green line and quiet country roads

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Learn more about self-guided tours.

Interested in adding to your itinerary? Take a look at our cycling day tours in Paris.

Daily program

Day 1: Arrival in Bordeaux
You'll begin your journey in beautiful Bordeaux, 'Port of the Moon', by checking in to your hotel. There is no welcome meeting at this departure, but you'll find a travel pack waiting for you. You can test ride your bike today and we recommend venturing into Bordeaux either by bike or on foot.

Overnight in Bordeaux.

Day 2: Bordeaux – Camiran (39 miles/63km)
Bike out of Bordeaux along the cycle path between Dordogne and Gironde, passing by the city of Bastide de Créon and La Sauve Majeure (a former Benedictine abbey). You'll cycle through the medieval site of Sauveterre de Guyenne, a fortified historic town founded in 1281 with four grand gates. This is also the county of the canton of Entre Deux Mers (AOC). The path is entirely along a cycle lane, along the green line named 'Roger Lapébie' in honor of the 1937 winner of the Tour de France.

Overnight in Camiran.

Day 3: Camiran – Le Mas d’Agenais (24 miles/38 km)
Today you'll ride from Camiran to La Réole along small roads. You'll then reach the Garonne Canal cycle path which you'll glide along until reaching marvellous Le Mas d'Agenais.

Overnight in Le Mas d’Agenais.

Day 4: Le Mas d’Agenais – Sérignac sur Garonne (23 miles/37Km)
At Le Mas d'Agenais, make sure not to miss out on a visit to the beautiful Roman church. Upon leaving, continue along the canal, enjoying the numerous opportunities to stop and savor gorgeous views. You'll pass by the quaint town of Damezan, founded in 1259, before continuing a calm and gentle ride along the canal to the village of Sérignac.

Overnight in Sérignac.

Day 5: Serignac – Moissac (34 miles/55Km)
As you continue along the Garonne Canal, you'll pass by the superb bridge of Pont Canal d'Agen, making a stop in the historical center of Agen. The day then continues along the canal until you reach Moissac, a center for Roman art, on the Santiago de Compostela. Here, the abbey and cloister are UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and are sure to captivate. The landscape of Moissac is dominated by the verdant orchards and vineyards of the famous Chasselas.

Overnight in Maissac.

Day 6: Moissac – Toulouse (42 miles/67Km)
The Garonne Canal will lead you into the beautiful heart of Toulouse, 'The Pink City', sitting at the end of 56 Garonne Canal sluices! Toulouse is a city boasting unique architecture built from pinkish terracotta bricks, earning it the nickname 'La Ville Rose'. The city proudly shows off two UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the Canal du Midi (designated in 1996 and shared with other cities), and the Basilica of St. Sernin, the largest remaining Romanesque building in Europe. The basilica was designated in 1998 for its significance to the Santiago de Compostela pilgrimage route.

Overnight in Toulouse.

Day 7: Toulouse
Your tour ends after breakfast. We encourage you to stay and enjoy Toulouse.

Surface and terrain

This itinerary takes you between Bordeaux and Toulouse.

You'll follow green line trails as well as quiet roads. The terrain is flat, and you can expect excellent road surfaces. The daily stages are from 37 to 67km, approximately 2-5 hours of cycling per day. From Bordeaux, the route profile has a few ascents and descents but becomes flat when you reach the canal.

Hotels

The following hotels are provided only as samples and may vary based on availability.

You will be accommodated in comfortable 3- and 4-star hotels and guesthouses along this route. Several of the hotels will have swimming pools, which you will enjoy during the warmer summer months.

Interested in visiting other areas before or after your tour? Visit our hotels page to learn more about lodging options.

How to get there

Tour start and end

Nearest airport: Bordeaux, Merignac, or Toulouse
Nearest train station: Bordeaux or Toulouse

If you fly into Paris, the TGV train from Paris to Bordeaux takes about 2 hours. TGV trains are also available between Bordeaux and Toulouse for your return journey at the end of your tour.

• Bordeaux Airport → Bordeaux bus station: Daily shuttle between the airport and the bus station, both ways, every 45 minutes - about 55 minutes travel; Jet Bus, about € 10. http://30direct.com/en/
• Bordeaux Airport → Bordeaux train station: The airport is 6km away from the train station, 1h20 to 1h30 travel.
• Toulouse train station → Bergerac train station: 4h30 journey
• Toulouse Airport → Toulouse train station: Daily shuttle between the airport and the bus station, both ways, every 20 minutes, 20 to 45 minutes travel. www.tisseo.fr, Tel.: +33(0)5 61 41 70 70 ; Fly’bus ; about € 9
• Taxi: the price between Blagnac airport to Toulouse city-center is about € 80, same price for Bordeaux.

Tips on getting to and from your tour.

Dates

Prices

Included services

• 6 nights accommodation
• Breakfasts; dinner on Day 2
• Luggage transfers (1 bag per person, 33 pounds/15kg total maximum weight)
• Digital travel packet with maps and tour information (including GPS app access)
• Emergency hotline number

We can provide a paper version of the travel pack with maps, topo guide and travel folder, for an additional fee of €30 per travel pack (no more than 1 per room). The printed materials will be available at the first hotel of your stay.

Bike rentals

Bikes available to be rented (in advance at the time of booking) include:

• Standard bikes, 21 speed, men's or unisex frames
• Electrically assisted bike* (upon request)
• Child seat

*More about electrically-assisted bikes >

All above bike rentals will be equipped with the following at no additional charge:

• Repair kit
• Pump
• Lock
• Saddlebag
• Helmet

Bike Protection:
Bike protection can be purchased at the time of booking. You can read more about that HERE.

Pedals:
The bikes will have flat pedals. If you want to bring your own pedals, please bring your own shoes and also the necessary equipment to change the pedals. Toe cages are not available to rent.

Helmets:
Helmets are included with your bike rental; however, for safety and hygiene purposes, we recommend you bring your own helmet or plan to purchase one upon arrival.

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