The side channel of the Garonne

Where: 
Specific place: 
France: New Aquitaine and Occitanie: Bordeaux - Saint Macaire - Tonneins - Agen - Moissac - Toulouse
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Level: 
IBP Index: 
18
Group min/máx: 
4-8 people
Exuberant towpath. Image courtesy of Isabel Zarza.

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.

Scheduled itinerary: 

The availability of accommodation every 20-40 km makes this itinerary ideal to be ADAPTABLE to the needs of each traveler, including families and senior cyclists.

Action! Action!
Locker's house Locker's house
Where the canal empties into the Garonne river Where the canal empties into the Garonne river
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Reservations:

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

Last update: 
27/06/2024

(Final price may vary depending on the availability of accommodation and the update of rates of the different providers.)

Guided route: 
1 025,00 €
(Minimum group: 4 people)
Self-guided route: 
75,00 €
Customized route: 
590,00 €

Different route types are explained in General conditions.

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