Cycling the Canal du Midi - 7 nights | 6 stages
Travel Dates 2025
Daily from April 15th to October 15th 2025
Day 1 - Arrival in Toulouse
You will arrive in Toulouse and check-in at your hotel.
Night in B&B in a 3* hotel or a 4* hotel for the upgraded version.
Day 2 - Toulouse – Castelnaudary (60 km)
You will take the cycle lane in the heart of Toulouse. This cycle path is in good condition, and is made of asphalt. You will cross through the Lauragis countryside, following a path which has been used for centuries, until you reach Naurouze. Upon arrival to Naurouze you will find yourself at the highest point along the canal - 189m! This is also the water parting line between the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterrannean Sea. You will then reach Castelnaudary, a city which has played an important role in the history of Catharism.
Night in B&B in a 2* hotel or a 3* hotel for the upgraded version.
Day 3 - Castelnaudary – Carcassonne (42 km)
The locks will now be crossed downstream instead of upstream. You will cross beautiful landscapes between Castelnaudary and Carcassonne. You’ll cross a lot of locks and bridges such as the Treboul, Mezeran, Espitalt and Rebenty aqueducts, the villages of Ste Eulalie (700m from the canal and its Romanesque bell tower), Pennautier, a fortified village and its 17th century castle and finally the beautiful Carcassonne, an amazing city that it is worth spending the time to explore!
Night in B&B in a 3* hotel or a 4* hotel for the upgraded version.
Day 4 - Carcassonne – Homps (42 km or 37 km if night in La Redorte)
The terrain is flat, but the path is sometimes in bad shape. However, a hybrid bike is capable of overcoming the obstacles that this might otherwise pose. The route passes by the Roman bridge of Trèbes, the village of Puicheri, Marseilette and lastly, you will come to the Port Homps.
Night in a guesthouse in Homps or La Redorte- B&B
Day 5 - Homps – Capestang (42 km)
The canal runs along the Aude, passing by Argens in Minervois and the impressive turrets of its castle. The bridge of Cal, the Sommail, is one the most pleasant stretches that is to be found along the canal. The bridge of Argeliers, a medieval village, a castle and a fortified church will also be seen along the route. You will then arirve in Capestang, a city dominated by the gothic collegiate, St Etienne.
Night in a guesthouse - B&B.
Day 6 - Capestang – Agde (50 km)
You will follow the canal up to Béziers by the 7 locks of Fonserannes, and then go ahead to the Greek city of Agde and then to the Grau d’Adge to reach the sea!
Night in Agde in B&B in a 3* hotel.
Day 7 - Adge – Sète (25 km)
A short stage to finish this trip in style and enjoy the many beaches. The cycle path runs along the dunes between the sea and the Etang de Thau. Arrival at Sète and its pretty canals.
Night in Sète in B&B in a 2* hotel or a 3* hotel for the upgraded version.
Day 8 - Sète
End of the tour after breakfast.
NOTE: Sometimes we have to make slight modifications to the route that is given here. This can happen for a variety of reasons such as hotels being fully booked or because there are obstructions, damages or other problems along the paths. Trust us, any changes that are made in your best interest: for your comfort, safety and enjoyment!
