Exuberant towpath. Image courtesy of Isabel Zarza.
This is a linear, one-week route, for initiated cyclists, that runs a little less than 300 km along the side channel of the River Garonne, from Bordeaux to Toulouse.
It consists of the first part of the famous route known as Canal des Deux Mers Channel of the Two Seas, built to avoid the tumultuous Garonne River. Surpassed by rail and roads, today it is dedicated to irrigation and tourism, making this itinerary one of the most classic of French bicycle touring.
Since 2007, Bordeaux has been a World Heritage Site.
Along the route we will have chances to enjoy the festivals Music@Caillou and Musique sacrée à la cathédral of Bordeaux, and the Festival d'Été of Toulouse.
This route runs through Gat Mort and Saucats Hydrographic Network, a site classified as SCI (Site of Community Importance); and also Garonne Valley from Muret to Moissac, an area protected as SPA (Special Protection Area) in the Natura 2000 network.
Day 1.- Transportation to Bordeaux. Ride from Bordeaux to Saint-Macaire (67 km), by the Gat Mort and Saucats Hydrographic Network. Visit to the historical center of Saint-Macaire. Lodging.
Day 2.- Ride from Saint-Macaire to Tonneins (56 km), by the canal of Garonne. Visit to discover the 'ham of Tonneins'. Lodging.
Day 3.- Ride from Tonneins to Agen (45 km), by the canal of Garonne. Visit to the historical center of Agen. Lodging.
Day 4.- Ride from Agen to Moissac (45 km), by the canal of Garonne and Garonne Valley from Muret to Moissac. Visit to the abbey of Moissac. Lodging.
Day 5.- Ride from Moissac to Toulouse (70 km), by the canal of Garonne. Farewell dinner. Transportation back home.
ADAPTABLE itinerary for FAMILIES.
Action! 
Locker's house 
Where the canal empties into the Garonne river 
Guided tours
Self-guided tours
Customized routesLe canal de Garonne. Quand les hommes relient les mers, by Jacques Dubourg.
For reservation you should either call previously by phone to Josetxu (+34 644299532) or send us an email to info@bicicletos.org, to verify that there are still free places. We will send you a booking form and instructions for payment at that time.
Prices
(Final price may vary depending on the availability of accommodation and the update of rates of the different providers.)
Different route types are explained in General conditions.