Discover, Plan & Go!

Itinerary

Day 1 | Arrival day. A transfer from the Narbonne TGV station will take you to the initial accommodation in Gruissan. Bike fitting and check by bike mechanic. Welcoming drink and briefing on the program. In function of the time left, you can enjoy the charming old village of Gruissan, proud of its history and tradition. The village is located in a natural site surrounded by salt lakes and a deserted beach. (D)

Day 2 | Gruissan – Ile Ste Lucie – Port-la-Nouvelle – Sigean – Portel-des-Corbières –Ripaud – Thézan-des-Corbières – Ferrals-les-Corbières – Fontcouverte – Moux – Capendu – Marseillette – Trèbes – Carcassonne.

A gentle ride w/o any difficulty through the Corbières wine area to the Medieval City of Carcassonne. The Cité (Walled City) is a fortified medieval town, included by UNESCO in the World Heritage List. After a walk through the Cité, we’ll enjoy a regional dish in an authentic local restaurant. Our hotel is located at about 500 m from the Porte Narbonnaise, being the main access to the Cité. (B,D)

Day 3 | Carcassonne – Canal du Midi – Montolieu – Saissac – Durfort – Saint Ferréol

The Canal du Midi, included by UNESCO in the World Heritage List, is a fantastic engineering work. The idea was to link the Garonne river (Atlantic Ocean) with the Mediterranean Sea, a 240 km long canal, built with the topographical know-how of the XVII th century ! The ride takes us through the smooth hills of the western Montagne Noir National Park. (B,D)

Day 4 | Saint Ferréol – Puylaurens – Graulet – Lasgraisses – Gaillac

A gentle ride to Gaillac, a more than 1000 year old town, surrounded by wine areas. (B,D)

Day 5 | Gaillac – Bruniquel – Aveyron valley – Lafrançaise - Moissac

Bruniquel « one of the most beautiful villages of France » is a unique castle town, renowned for the Offenbach festivals. In Moissac, a scenic pilgrimage town on the Compostella route, we will be accommodated in a former mill. (B,D)

Day 6 | Lauzerte – Tournon-d’-Agenais – Fumel – Monflanquin.

Nature is characterized by forests, hills and picturesque valleys. A sporty ride, awarded with a stay in a small vacation resort with a nice pool. (B,D)

Day 7 | Rest day - time to explore or take your bike out on a short loop ride. (B,D)

Day 8 | Monpazier – Belvès – Castelnaud – La Roque Gageac - Sarlat.

Scenic landscapes will accompany you to the Dordogne valley and the historical town of Sarlat-la-Canédà: an exceptionally preserved city with more than 1000 years of history and an exceptional number of classified historical houses. Our accommodation is located on the outskirts of the old town. (B,D)

Day 9 | Sarlat – les Eyzies – Mauzac – Bergerac

Les Eyzies is the world capital of pre-history and hosts the National Museum of prehistory. Bergérac, a place of dreams, is famous for its wines, local specialities and recipes. The Périgord area is characterized by vineyards, castles, walled cities, regional products, fortresses, grottoes and gardens. The area has a strong reputation for its “art de vivre”. (B,D)

Day 10 | Bergerac – la Force – Villefranche-de-Lonchat – Lussac – Saint-Emilion

Scenic routes through the Périgord Regional National Parc and vineyards will bring you to St Emilion. St Emilion: a beautiful medieval town, steep hilly cobblestoned streets, ancient limestone buildings and exquisite wines (B,D)

Day 11 | Targon – Tourne Langoiran – La Brede – Saucats – le Barp – Facture -Arcachon

We leave St Emilion on heading for the Landes. Arcachon, our final destination at the Arcachon Basin (hotel on the beach promenade). A seafood meal on the terrace in front of the beach promenade is the best place to review your bike adventure. (B,D)

Day 12 | Departure after breakfast. Return transfer to Bordeaux airport or rail station in the morning. (B)