+33(0)2 54 78 62 52Canal de Garonne by bike from Bordeaux to Toulouse
- The quietness of the Canal de Garonne and its lock houses
- The atmosphere of the charming fortified villages
- Moissac, unmissable stop of the way of Compostella
/ 11 testimonials
Reference : CG1
Difficulty : Moderate
Linear trip
From March to November
Departure: daily
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Your cycling tour on the Canal de Garonne
The Canal des 2 mers has been transformed, almost completely, as a green lane, from the Bordeaux’ docks to the Toulouse’ pink places. You will follow this ancient canal towpath, converted as a promenade and discovery space, to share with walkers and boaters.
Between rivers, vines and orchards, the numerous ancient fortified towns are waiting to deliver their secrets and History. You will be surrounded by quietness, easy living, conviviality and gastronomy.
Day 1 : Arrival in Bordeaux
For this first day, take your time to visit Bordeaux. Take a walk along the Garonne docks. This city, World Heritage Site by UNESCO will fill you with enthusiasm for its quality of life, the green airy spaces, its gastronomy and its wine of course!
Day 2 : Bordeaux – Rauzan | 46 km
Once the Garonne crossed in Bordeaux, follow the bike path ‘Roger Lapébie’ (French racing cyclist) in the middle of vineyards and forest. This path use an ancient railway which leads you to the heart of the ‘Entre-deux-mers’. You will leave it to reach you accommodation in Rauzan, medieval village overhanged by its castle and donjon.
Day 3 : Rauzan – Marmande | 69 km
You leave Rauzan and reach the bike path. It ends in Sauveterre-de-Guyenne, fortified village from de 13th century. Follow the itinerary by small countryside routes, before joining the Canal des-deux-mers in La Réole, small village overhanging the Garonne. Then follow the Canal and reach Marmande, the tomato capital city!
Day 4 : Marmande – Agen | 64 km
Reach the canal that you will follow to Agen. Two stops are must-be-seen places. The first at ‘Le Mas-d’Agenais’ with the church St. Vincent, pearl of the French Renaissance and the ‘Christ on the Cross’ from Rembrandt. The second one in Damazan, fortified village from the 13th century. Then you will arrive in Agen by one of the longest bridge-canal.
Day 5 : Agen – Moissac | 43 km
Run of the river, this stage continues, passing through Valence d’Agen, medieval village with a rich cultural and natural heritage. You will find a warm welcome for cyclotourists.
You arrive in Moissac, unmissable stage of St Jacques de Compostelle pilgrimage. Visit the ancient Benedictine abbatial church, its cloister and the church which tympanum is one of the greatest from the Romanesque Art.
Day 6 : Moissac – Toulouse | 68 km
During this last stage, enjoy the quietness of the canal before joining the lively and well-known “Ville rose”. The villages are queuing regularly, welcoming you for lunch breaks or relaxation. You arrive in Toulouse, away from the traffic, via the Canal du Midi.
Day 7 : Departure during the day
Before leaving, you must visit the town center! Walk around the well-known ‘Place du Capitole’, the Basilica St Sernin, the Jacobins’ monastery…
The little extra with Biking France:
- Private return transfer from Toulouse to Bordeaux – on request.
Select your category
- from March 1st to April 14th
from October 11th to November 15th - Departure: daily
370 € / pers.*
460 € / pers.*
370 € / pers.*
460 € / pers.*
- from April 15th to October 10th
- Departure: daily
370 € / pers.*
460 € / pers.*
Category's details
• 6 nights with breakfasts (accommodation in a two-person bedroom)
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1 dinner (drinks not included)
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Luggage transport during the bike stages (1 luggage 25kg per person)
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Equipped cycle rental for 5 days
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1 travel folder (per room) including colour maps
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Digital routes (GPX tracks)
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City taxes
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Hotline 7 days a week
• 5 dinners / Lunches / Drinks
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Tickets to attractions, tours of attractions, tasting
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Optional insurances (Cancellation Insurance OR Tranquility Insurance)
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Single room supplement (6 nights included)
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Transfer from Toulouse to Bordeaux and personal bike repatriation
• 6 nights with breakfasts (accommodation in a two-person bedroom)
•
1 dinner (drinks not included)
•
Luggage transport during the bike stages (1 luggage 25kg per person)
•
Equipped cycle rental for 5 days
•
1 travel folder (per room) including colour maps
•
Digital routes (GPX tracks)
•
City taxes
•
Hotline 7 days a week
• 5 dinners / Lunches / Drinks
•
Tickets to attractions, tours of attractions, tasting
•
Optional insurances (Cancellation Insurance OR Tranquility Insurance)
•
Single room supplement (6 nights included)
•
Transfer from Toulouse to Bordeaux and personal bike repatriation
from 3 to 11 years old : - 50%
from 12 to 17 years old : - 20%
(Only if the triple or quadruple rooms are occupied by 2 adults minimum )
According to the category(price per person)
(accommodation in a two-person bedroom)
+ 80 € / pers.
+ 65 € / pers.*
+ 130 € / pers.
+ 65 € / pers.*
(accommodation in a two-person bedroom)
+ 70 € / pers.
+ 50 € / pers.*
+ 110 € / pers.
+ 80 € / pers.*
from 0 to 2 years old : free / from 3 to 11 years old : - 50% / from 12 to 17 years old : - 20%
(Only if the triple or quadruple rooms are occupied by 2 adults minimum )
Extras
If you bring your own bike.
(Valid for low season only)
(March 1st > Avril 15th and Septembre 21st > Novembre 15th)
In the case of a single person per booking.
(price per additional luggage)
Your accommodation
Your cycle hire
CLOSED or UNIVERSAL frame
- 2 rear panniers
- 1 front bag
- 1 kit repair (per booking)
- 1 lock
- 1 helmet
Helmet not provided.
UNIVERSAL frame
- 2 rear panniers
- 1 front bag
- 1 kit repair (per booking)
- 1 lock
- 1 helmet
Helmet not provided.
- Rental bikes will be available from our local partner.
- At the end of the tour, leave the rental bikes at your hotel, we will pick them up.
> How to arrive in Bordeaux
> Return
Your journey
Tour description
The Canal de Garonne bike paths are using tow paths along the canal, cycling paths and some roads with little traffic.
Bike stages trip profiles:
(click below to see the trip profile of each stage)
- stage Bordeaux – Rauzan
- stage Rauzan – Marmande (short version)
- stage Rauzan – Marmande (long version)
- stage Marmande – Agen
- stage Agen – Moissac
- stage Moissac – Toulouse
GPX files
Besides the maps and detailed itinerary, we also provide the GPX files of your bike stages, as well as a suggestion of free mobile application (if you do not have a bike touring GPS).
How to arrive in Bordeaux
By train:
From Paris Montparnasse station >> Bordeaux St Jean station (about 2h10 by TGV train).
For more information, do not hesitate to visit : www.sncf.com/en
By plane:
- From Roissy CDG airport:
– Roissy Charles de Gaulle T.2 train station >> Bordeaux St-Jean train station (by TGV train).
www.parisaeroport.fr/en/passengers/access/paris-charles-de-gaulle/public-transport
- From Orly airport:
– Taxi transfer to Montparnasse train station >> Bordeaux St-Jean train station (by TGV train).
– Bus shuttle (Le Bus Direct) : from Orly Sud or Ouest – Line 1 >> Montparnasse train station >> Bordeaux St Jean train station (by TGV train).
www.lebusdirect.com/en/lines-and-schedules/orly-airport-paris-etoile-champs-elysees-line.html
- From Beauvais airport:
– Taxi transfer to Montparnasse train station >> Bordeaux St-Jean train station (by TGV train).
– Bus shuttle >> Paris – stop ‘Porte Maillot’ >> Metro line 1 + line 13 >> Montparnasse train station >> Bordeaux St Jean train station (by TGV train).
www.aeroportparisbeauvais.com/en/acces-et-transports/navettes
- From Bordeaux-Mérignac airport:
– Shuttle transfer (30 minutes) to town center (Bordeaux St Jean train station).
www.bordeaux.aeroport.fr/en
www.30direct.com
Return
If you have to come back to the start point:
- This return can be carry out by RandoVelo/Biking France: please contact us!
- A return transfer by train is possible and organised on your own. Please visit: www.sncf.com/en
Plan to go to the train station with your luggage (and your potential own bike)
(Personal bike return costs are on your responsibility)
– Toulouse Matabiau train station >> Bordeaux St Jean train station (about 2h15 by TGV train or train)
– Toulouse >> Bordeaux (by taxi)
If you have to return to Paris (city centre) / Paris Airports:
- This return can be carry out by RandoVelo/Biking France: please contact us!
- A return transfer by train is possible and organised on your own. Please visit: www.sncf.com/en
Plan to go to the train station with your luggage (and your potential own bike)
(Personal bike return costs are on your responsibility)
– Toulouse Matabiau train station >> Paris Montparnasse train station (TGV train).
– Toulouse Matabiau train station >> Bordeaux St Jean train station (by train) >> Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 TGV Station (by TGV train).
Nearby Airports:
– Toulouse airport: www.toulouse.aeroport.fr/en
– Bordeaux airport: www.bordeaux.aeroport.fr/en
Trip overall rating : / 11 testimonials
France
travel date: 17 May 2022.
Moins connu que le canal du Midi,le canal de la Garonne mérite un détour. Les villes de Bordeaux, Agen et Toulouse renforcent l’attrait du circuit. Le démarrage dans les vignes vient rompre la monotonie possible des kms du canal.Une belle expérience.
USA
travel date: 14 May 2022.
Very well organized, super nice accommodations, excellent bikes, interesting places to spend the night, most stop overs offering a variety of places to have dinner. Riding along the canal was lovely and green. We thoroughly enjoyed Bordeaux, where the ride began. Toulouse, where the ride ended, was also a fun location. RandoVelo has been an excellent company to work with. They were easy to communicate with and always answered our questions promptly.
France
travel date: 06 August 2021.
Très bon rapport qualité /prix. Toujours à l’écoute du client. Disponibilité et réactivité jamais mises en défaut.
England
travel date: 24 August 2020.
We (family of 5) enjoyed this trip a lot and would definitely recommend it. Do take the liberty to take some alternative routes away from the canal, but either way, beautiful, pleasant and well organised!
USA
travel date: 04 October 2019.
Our group has used other companies in the past. Our bicycling experience with Rando Velo was fantastic. Everything from booking and modifying our itinerary to the various places of lodging and the actual bike routes was a positive experience and met all of our expectations. We look forward to our next trip with RandoVelo.
USA
travel date: 29 September 2019.
Well-organized cycling holiday. The exact directions, down to the 0.1 km along with great maps helped us stay on course. Would totally choose Rando-velo for future cycling holidays in France!
USA
travel date: 08 July 2019.
Great tour, very well organised. Thank you!
Australia
travel date: 15 June 2019.
We were a group of 5 and enjoyed the bike tour from Boudreaux to Toulouse very much. Cycling on the canal was good and most of the paths excellent. We look forward to another tour.
USA
travel date: 15 June 2019.
Really nice biking tour and good arrangement in a beautiful landscape.
France
travel date: 09 August 2017.
Beau parcours de Bordeaux à Toulouse, hébergements très bien, road-book bien conçu et VAE (en location) parfait.
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