Toulouse, Pyrenees, Tarn
A Rural Escape in the Heart of Occitanie I set off on a two-day loop in Aveyron, starting from Rodez. This department in Occitanie is deeply rural, with a remarkably varied geography. I’ll be staying in an area between the Lot Valley and the camino de Compostela. The route options are endless. I’ll do the … Lire la suite
The Bastides Circuit, starting from Gaillac, is a must-do when cycling in Gaillac’s area. While the region is primarily famous for its vineyards, it has much more to offer. Indeed, bastides are plentiful in the area. These medieval villages are built around a central square, where a covered market hall often stands—once the heart of local … Lire la suite
Looking for the perfect cycling destination that combines cool mountain air, diverse terrain, and legendary routes? Welcome to Lacaune, a hidden gem nestled at 800 meters above sea level in the Tarn department. Here’s why this should be your next cycling adventure. Why Lacaune? The Summer Escape You’ve Been Looking For Let’s face it—summer in … Lire la suite
Nestled in the heart of the Haut-Languedoc Regional Nature Park, between the Montagne Noire and the Caroux Massif, lies one of Occitanie’s best-kept cycling secrets: La Passa Pais greenway. This 80-kilometre route, built on a former railway line, offers a car-free cycling experience through some of the most breathtaking landscapes in southern France . La … Lire la suite
Riding the Canal du Midi is a firm favourite among recreational cyclists—and for good reason. Following mostly former towpaths along the historic Canal du Midi, the route stretches from Toulouse to Sète, covering roughly 250 kilometres on traffic-free paths. It’s a ride that offers both tranquility and variety, though the surface isn’t always uniform.
The main goal is cycling in the Gers but it is much more : 4 french departments of Occitanie are visited: Haute-Garonne, Gers, Tarn-et-Garonne and Lot-et-Garonne. Here is the route: Toulouse, Levignac, Sarran, Laréole, Mauvezin, Saint-Clar, Lachapelle, Auvillar. Valence-d’Agen. First bit : Toulouse to Lareole (48 km) To exit Toulouse, it is pretty ok with … Lire la suite
Toulouse cycling hub in Southwest France? Yes!!!! Toulouse is a city in Southwest France, the 4th largest city in France according to the Toulousains (inhabitants of Toulouse) or 5th according to the Bordelais 🙂 . Nice weather all-year, not far from the Pyrénées, the Atlantic ocean and the Mediterranean Sea. It is good to live … Lire la suite
Where does this idea come from, cycling from Gaillac to Marseille? Cycling with goals is always more motivating, espeacially in winter when outside temperature is closed to 0°C . Winter is this time when everything slows down and I had time to do other things than working! So I decided to go visit a friend … Lire la suite
Even if the weather forecasts were not the best for this adventure, we took our bikes out anyway for 3 days of gravel and bikepacking from Gaillac to Girona. And it was a good idea! Day 1 : Gaillac to Lagrasses After a short bus ride between Gaillac (50 km northeast of Toulouse) and Castres … Lire la suite