Cycling in Languedoc and from Carcassonne takes you away off the beaten path into the vineyards of the Corbieres and finishing in a very charming guest house along the coast. The French from Carcassonne area have such a charming accent, an accent that sings and enchants you with another way of French culture! Discover the lifestyle of this region of gastronomy, wine, and amazing countryside scenery. Experience the lifestyle of a French fisherman in a little harbor, visit one the most renown abbeys of France, have a gastronomic dinner in a 2 Star Michelin restaurant, wine tasting in the renown villages of Corbieres, and of course visit one of the most beautiful villages of France in Carcassonne.
From countryside to Mediterranean Sea, this bicycle tour brings you through the “sweet life of living” and gives you an exposure to many aspects of the region and culture.
Itinerary
Day 1 | Arrival in Carcassonne to start your bike tour. Installation in nice 3 Star hotel in Carcassonne close to the medieval Cite. Free time after to visit La Cite or enjoy the swimming pool. Dinner with view included. (D)
Day 2 | Morning orientation and bike delivery at 8:30 am at the hotel. Afterward, you can then go out on a discovery tour toward the villages of Limoux - 50 to 60 km, and then return to spend some more time in Charming Carcassonne. Dinner on your own again tonight, same hotel. (B)
Day 3 | Today you will leave Carcassonne first by the famous Canal du Midi and then into the quiet roads of the back country. Your destination is Fabrezan near the medieval city of Lagrasse. You will travel along the Canal du Midi from Carcassonne in total tranquility and then through vineyard country. Optional wine tasting. (B,D)
Day 4 | Biking to Lagrasse and an optional longer ride to see Cathar castle of Termes with its panoramic view of the Haute-Corbieres and its medieval village. After breakfast, you are leaving for Lagrasse, classified as one of the most beautiful villages of France and its bell-tower of the Benedictine abbey, its quaint half-timbered houses and market halls from the 13th century. On this day, ride through the Languedoc vineyards. Optional walking tour as well from Lagrasse. Dinner and night at at same charming 2 Star hotel in Fabrezan. (B,D)
Day 5 | Biking from Fabrezan to Fontjoncouse: Today, discover between Lagrasse and Fontjoncouse, the Corbieres landscape. The Corbieres countryside is an area of wild beauty and medieval heritage with its abbeys and fortresses and vineyards. Wine tasting accompanied with a host. Arrival in Fontjoncouse, in a wonderfully charming 3 Star hotel and gastronomic Michelin 2 star dinner by one of the most renown chef's of the region. You have a good hill to climb to reach Fontjoncouse, so save some energy. (B,D)
Day 6 | Biking to the Mediterranean coast: Cycling ride via picturesque villages such as Roquefort-des-Corbieres, the fortified village of Sigean looking like a little Italian town with its narrow streets, Peyriac-de-Mer to the Mediterranean coast near Narbonne. Overnight stay in 3 Star B&B, surrounded by vines, where your host is a fisherman and you will enjoy a local dinner homemade and served family style where you can meet other guests. 10 minute walk to wine tasting. (B,D)
Day 7 | An easy day to take a short bicycle ride along the coast, visit the beaches, and the towns of Gruissan and Bages. or you can take an optional fishing/boating trip with your B&B host, or you can do all of this in one day no problem. Dinner and night in same B&B. (B,D)
Day 8 | Departure after breakfast. Transfer to Narbonne included where trains to other parts of France are possible. Free time in Narbonne for visitation. (B)
Details
The trip includes: [Virtual Hotel Tour] 7 nights accommodations in hotel 2&3 star, all breakfasts, 6 dinners (1 in 2 star Michelin restaurant and 2 with wine), a personalized welcome and orientation, bag transfers, routes, maps and descriptions, local emergency service, wine tasting, transfer to Narbonne only on Day 8. We also include free travel planning to add Paris hotels, car rentals, France hotels, trains, airport transfers, and more.
Bike Rentals: [Click for image] 105 euros Scott Sportster P2 hybrids; see link for full details and picture. Helmets and add on materials included. Hybrids come with front handlebar bag, 2 bottle cages and bottles, lock, helmet, flat tire repair materials, computer. Panniers available if reserved in advance. Merckx racing bikes available also see Cycling Classics for specs under Rental Bikes. LaPierre tandems also available for rent on this tour for 205 euros. See link.
Child Trailers - 60 euros
Additional Night in Carcassonne: 137 euros//room Breakfast included.
You are important to us; so we make you thoroughly prepared and include:
Pre-trip travel documents: you will receive extensive information as a customer prior to your departure. Upon confirmation we will send you some general information about preparations including passport info, training tips, and reading lists. As a customer you can also Purchase product from Hammer Nutrition, get 2 FREE issues to Velo News, and much more!
Upon final payment, we will send to you a complete list of documentation by email including Hotel List, contact numbers, itineraries, sites to see and information about sites and culture of the region. We include road signs, packing lists, travel tips, language phrases, holiday info, tour details, culture and customs tips, and much, much more!
Optional Services:
Travel insurance, Paris museum & metro passes, Paris day tours, Lido shows, and other services. Cell phone rental and luggage storage services.
Note: prices subject to change based upon currency fluctuations. See Booking Terms and Conditions.
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