The full Canal du Midi in seven energetic days. From Toulouse to the Mediterranean at Sète.
This is the canal for cyclists who want to cover every kilometre under their own steam. You cover the full 257 km from Toulouse to Sète, taking in the canal's highest point at Naurouze, the Cité of Carcassonne, the spectacular Nine Locks of Béziers and a glorious beach-path finish into Sète.
The complete Canal du Midi from Toulouse to the Mediterranean. You carry your gear in panniers (excess luggage stored by us and returned at journey's end). A proper cycling adventure.
Arrive in Toulouse.
Set off on the paved towpath along the Canal du Midi. Reach the canal's highest point at the Seuil de Naurouze — the continental divide, where rainwater flows either to the Mediterranean or the Atlantic. Finish in Castelnaudary, home of cassoulet.
After breakfast bikes are delivered and fitted at your hotel, roadbook explained.
Cycle through sunflower fields to Carcassonne. Pass Bram and its circular medieval village and archaeological museum.
Leave Carcassonne on the canal towpath. Enjoy the peace and quiet, watching small boats drift past. The landscape opens up into vineyards and garrigue.
A longer day following the Canal du Midi downstream. Pass the Malpas Tunnel — 173 metres long, dug in one week — and the ancient Oppidum d'Ensérune on the hill above. Finish at the Nine Locks of Fonseranes — one of the great engineering wonders of the 17th century.
Follow the paved towpath from Béziers to Portiragnes Plage. Continue along small roads to Agde and the optional harbour stop at Marseillan. Finish on the spectacular beach bike path from Marseillan Plage into Sète.
Explore Sète — the Venice of southern France. Depart by train, well connected throughout France and Spain.
Stay a second night to visit the Cité properly before continuing along the canal.
Optional circular ride to the Cathar village of Minerve (~32 km). Some climbing involved.
Fill in your details below and we'll prepare a personalised quote within 24 hours. All tours are private and fully customised.
Please email us directly at relaxbeziers@gmail.com to enquire about this tour, or open the interactive tour page to use our booking form.