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Paved cycling path alongside Canal du Garonne with calm green water reflecting trees. Lush green trees line both sides under blue sky.

The Canal du Garonne is an excellent place for cycling (Photo credit: A. Trejo)

Canal de Garonne | Bordeaux - Carcassonne

Cycling along the canals

Cycling holiday
10 Days / 9 Nights
Distance tour
Individual tour
Paved cycling path alongside Canal du Garonne with calm green water reflecting trees. Lush green trees line both sides under blue sky.

The Canal du Garonne is an excellent place for cycling (Photo credit: A. Trejo)

60,000 trees were planted formerly at the Canal du Midi in France to secure the banks. And until today trees in many places line the canal, which runs from Toulouse down to the Mediterranean Sea. They shade the towpaths and little streets, too, which lead you to countless cultural monuments: to cathedrals and palaces, to Roman and medieval buildings. The wealth of culture is faced at the Canal du Midi with culinary treasures. In this region there grows good wine and it’s home to an excellent cuisine. Pleasure has a long tradition here.

Multi-arch stone bridge with ornate lampposts crossing calm water, reflecting perfectly. Gothic cathedral spire visible in background cityscape.

The famous Pont de Pierre bridge with the Basilica of Saint-Michel (Photo credit: rh2010)

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Multi-arch stone bridge with ornate lampposts crossing calm water, reflecting perfectly. Gothic cathedral spire visible in background cityscape.

The famous Pont de Pierre bridge with the Basilica of Saint-Michel (Photo credit: rh2010)

Two ornate street lamps with glass panels illuminated at sunset, overlooking Canal du Garonne with historic buildings in the background.

A balmy late summer evening in Bordeaux (Photo credit: J. D. Malet)

Ornate Gothic stone spire with carved figures and decorative elements overlooking a French city with red-tiled roofs under blue sky.

The enchanting city of Bordeaux from a bird's eye view (Photo credit: rh20210)

Peaceful towpath along Canal du Garonne lined with lush green trees creating a natural tunnel over the walking path beside calm water.

Plane tree-lined riverside path along the Canal du Garonne (Photo credit: L. Caldwell)

Person walking through historic brick courtyard with arched passages, stone paving, and Mediterranean architecture under clear blue sky.

A stroll through beautiful Auvillar is always worthwhile (Photo credit: B. Piccoli)

Paved cycling path along Canal du Garonne with moored boats, green trees, and blue sky. The towpath runs parallel to the calm waterway.

The Canal du Garonne in Moissac (Photo credit: A. Trejo)

Elevated view of a French town with red-tiled roofs surrounded by green hills and trees, with a river visible in the distance under blue sky.

View over the rooftops of Moisac to the Garonne River (Photo credit: A. Trejo)

Stone bridge with multiple arches spanning the Canal du Garonne. Historic buildings line the riverbank under a clear blue sky.

The pretty town of Montauban nestles on the banks of the River Tarn (Photo credit: M. Kubus)

Romanesque Basilica Saint-Sernin with distinctive brick tower and rounded apse, framed by green tree branches against blue sky.

The magnificent pilgrimage church of Saint Sernin in Toulouse (Photo credit: E. Elisseeva)

View along the Garonne River showing calm water reflecting blue sky, historic stone bridge, white ferris wheel, and waterfront buildings.

The banks of the Garonne in Toulouse invite you to take a stroll (Photo credit: E. Bassibey)

The itinerary
 at a glance

For your 10-day tour from Bordeaux to Carcassonne

Arrival to Bordeaux. The hotel is located in the center of Bordeaux. Bordeaux, a city of 2300 years of history that is already written here. Celts, Romans and finally the Franks knew the favorable location at the Estuary of Garonne and Dordogne and appreciated the proximity to the Atlantic Ocean.

You leave the metropolis and will cycle on the countryside along the Canal de Garonne. Later you leave the site passing former railway lines and quiet roads. Cycle through the world-famous vineyards of Sauternes. Here, you can look for a little break.

After breakfast you leave La Réole. On your way to Mas d’Agenais you cycle on completely relaxed bike paths along the Canal. In the picturesque village of Mas-d’Agenais, you can admire one of the paintings by the famous painter Rembrandt in its Romanesque church.

After breakfast you leave Mas d’Agenais and cycle to Agen. Before you enter Agen, you pass juicy fruit trees for which the area is known. Arrived in Agen, you can stroll through the old town and enjoy a glass of wine.

Today’s cycling day will take you along the canal. You have the opportunity to leave the canal to visit Auvillar, one of the most beautiful villages in France. Afterwards, you reach Moissac, with its famous abbey.

After breakfast you leave Moissac and cycle along the canal. The place Castelsarrasin invites you to stroll and take a break. The cycling stage ends in beautiful Montauban.

On today’s cycling day you reach one of the main French cities: Toulouse. World famous for its red stone houses, this city embodies the charm and the joy for life of South France. There is enough time to discover the city by foot. Get inspired by this wonderful city. The Canal de Garonne ends here.

From today, the cycle tour will take you along the Canal du Midi. The city Castelnaudary, also once called the "City of Mills" is a popular stop for the houseboat travellers nowadays. Numerous mills decorate the landscape of the Languedoc-Roussillon region, which belongs to Castelnaudary. The famous bean stew "Cassoulet" comes also from here.

Today’s cycle tour takes you through the country of the Cathars with its picturesque villages, along the Canal du Midi to the impressive city of Carcassonne. The city walls of Carcassonne are France’s most complete ensemble of medieval fortifications. A visit of this picturesque city is a Must-Do. Carcassonne was built on the remains of the Roman fortress in the 13th century. After the visit, stop-by in one of the many cozy street cafes.

End of your journey or extra day in Carcassonne.

Level

Occasional cyclists

You prefer flat terrain, but you won’t be put off by the occasional hill. There has to be the right mix of breaks, nature and culture. You enjoy exercise and bring some stamina and cycling experience to the table.

Topography

The daily cycling stages take you through flat to undulating terrain. 

Road conditions

Most of the route is on cycle paths and low-traffic side roads.

Route-finding & navigation

You will navigate by yourself using maps and/or GPS data.

Map showing cycling route from Bordeaux to Carcassonne through French towns including Agen, Moissac, and Montauban along rivers and canals.

Services & Info
 Trip details

  • 9 x national 3*/4* level overnight stay
  • 9 x hearty breakfast buffet
  • Luggage transport from hotel to hotel
  • Carefully designed routes

  • Detailed cycling map with route information
  • PEDALO app and/or GPS data
  • Detailed info package per room
  • 7-day service hotline
Minimum number of participants
  • This tour requires a minimum of 2 participants.
  • If the tour is cancelled, you will receive a full refund. No further claims will be accepted.
  • Once the minimum number of participants has been reached, the tour is guaranteed to take place. You will receive confirmation of your booking as soon as a PEDALO representative has checked the available capacity.
  • Despite the minimum number of participants, you are welcome to send us a booking enquiry if you wish to travel alone. Please note, however, that there will be a solo surcharge if your date is not booked by other participants.
Taxes & Fees

Local/resort tax: according to tariff

If applicable, these are to be paid directly to the hotel and are not included in the holiday price.

Prices & Dates
 at a glance

Arrival: Every Saturday from 04.04. to 24.10.2026

Surcharge for solo travellers: Please note that the price quoted for this tour is for a minimum of two people (minimum number of participants; see 'Travel notes'). If you are travelling alone on your chosen date, we may have to charge you an additional fee.

 

Prices per person in EUR

Frequently asked
 questions

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Your travel documents usually include general travel information, a hotel list, a road book and/or detailed maps as well as a textual description of the route; you will also get luggage tags and possibly also vouchers and/or information material on the various sightseeing attractions. The exact contents of the information package depend on the booked trip and its included services.

The documents will be sent to you approx. two to three weeks before the start of your tour. Depending on the trip, you may receive them partly in digital form and partly by post – or you will receive the hotel list and general travel information in advance by e-mail, and the remaining documents along with the maps on site at your starting hotel.

Please note that the travel documents are issued exclusively for PEDALO guests and are therefore not available without a booking.

The transport of your luggage from hotel to hotel is included as part of the basic service package for all staged tours and round trips in the PEDALO programme. You simply leave your luggage out for our courier in the morning before you set off on your cycling stage. When you arrive at your next accommodation in the late afternoon or early evening, it will be there waiting for you.

Just in case, we recommend always packing a change of clothes in your saddle bag, especially for short stages which you may cover more quickly than the luggage driver.

Depending on how the logistics are organised on site, there may be restrictions on the maximum weight and/or number of pieces of luggage. You will receive more detailed information on this with the travel documents well before the start of your trip.

Travel insurance is not included in our prices. You can decide whether to get a quote elsewhere or simply book your travel insurance online at pedalo.com/en/service/travel-insurance. In any case, we recommend that you take out travel cancellation insurance!

Please note that for last-minute bookings (less than 30 days before the start of the trip), insurance cover can only be taken out within 3 days of booking.

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