Cycling the Canal du Midi

A guidebook to cycling the 260km (162 mile) Canal du Midi cycle route from Toulouse to Sete on the Mediterranean coast. This long-distance cycle through France’s southern Languedoc is suitable for both first-time and experienced long-distance cyclists and can be cycled in 1 week. Presented as a 5-day itinerary with daily stages between 40-63km (25-39 miles) in length. Variant stages and optional excursions to nearby attractions are detailed. Route passes through Carcassone, Beziers, Agde. Suitable to be cycled year-round. 1:200,000 maps and profiles are included for each stage. Detailed information about planning, accommodation and local history.