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B27 Cycling tour in Midi-Pyrénées South-West France Superior
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Albi: Centre of town UNESCO World Heritage, Toulouse-Lautrec Museum, Lapérouse Museum, Cathedral Ste Cécile.
Rodez: Musée Soulages, Cathedral Notre Dame de Rodez
Millau: Viaduc de Millau
On the banks of the Tarn river in south-west France, the old city of
Albi reflects the culmination of a medieval architectural and urban
ensemble.
Albi Cathedral
Today the Old Bridge (Pont-Vieux), the Saint-Salvi quarter and its
church are testimony to its initial development (10th -11th centuries).
Following the Albigensian Crusade against the Cathar heretics (13th
century) it became a powerful episcopal city. Built in a unique southern
French Gothic style from local brick in characteristic red and orange
colors, the lofty fortified Cathedral (late 13th century) dominates
the city, demonstrating the power regained by the Roman Catholic clergy.
Alongside the Cathedral is the vast bishop's Palais de la Berbie, overlooking
the river and surrounded by residential quarters that date back to the
Middle Ages. The Episcopal City of Albi forms a coherent and homogeneous
ensemble of monuments and quarters that has remained largely unchanged
over the centuries.
This cycling holiday starts on the quiet roads of the Gaillac vineyards
Tarn at Gaillac
West of Albi. You then head North through rolling countryside, visiting wonderfully preserved fortified villages (Bastides), the most famous of which is hill-top Cordes-sur-Ciel. These walled settlements, with grid-pattern streets and handsome squares, are now beautiful reminders of the great conflicts of the Middle Ages. More to North you will head to Najac the famous fortress in Aveyron.
Rodez Musée Soulages and cathedral Notre Dame
Good accessibility (railway) from the airport ofToulouse and (UK travellers Ryanair) the Airport of Rodez.
Albi market and Cathedral
Winding river valleys, empty roads with just the occasional tractor.
Gorgeous Gaillac wines, plus the culture and old city of Albi, with
its museums and art galleries, its markets and medieval city centre.
Albi is the perfect start of a holiday. Rolling countryside, with half-timbered
houses and the walled 'Bastides'(Najac) that go back to the time of
the Plantagenet Kings. Easy to escape down meandering back roads and
not see a soul for hours.
You will stay 2 nights in **** hotel Antoine in Albi, a night in a ChâteauHotel
near Najac ("L'un des plus beau villages de France").
In Rodez (Hostellerie *** Fontanges) you stay at the 18 holes golf-hotel.
In Millau you will stay at Château de Creissels from where you will
ride back through the valley of the Tarn and the Raspes du Tarn to Albi.
For booking please complete our booking form .
Cordes-sur-Ciel
Click here for some pictures of
this cycling tour in Tarn, Albi and Bastides
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B 27superior Moderate | Bags transfers included in basic rate. Basic rate: in € p.p. double room, sharing. | ||||||
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2022 | BnB | Dinners | Basic rate p.p. |
Suppl. July-Aug. p.p. |
Suppl. single room |
Bike rental |
e-Bike rental |
5 days sup *** | 4 | 1 | € 777 | € 0 | € 260 | € 52 | € 106 |
6 days sup *** | 5 | 1 | € 1042 | € 0 | € 351 | € 64 | € 142 |
7 days sup *** | 6 | 2 | € 1220 | € 0 | € 436 | € 74 | € 177 |
8 days sup *** | 7 | 3 | € 1352 | € 0 | € 498 | € 82 | € 213 |
9 days sup *** | 8 | 3 | € 1542 | € 10 | € 607 | € 96 | € 248 |
10 days sup *** | 9 | 3 | € 1673 | € 10 | € 651 | € 110 | € 284 |
11 days sup *** | 10 | 4 | € 1824 | € 10 | € 687 | € 120 | € 319 |
Extra nights | BnB | Dinner | Basic rate p.p. |
Suppl. July-Aug. p.p. |
Supplement single room | Bike rental |
e-Bike rental |
Albi **** Saint Antoine | yes | no | € 85 | € 0 | € 68 | € 14 | € 35 |
Rodez *** Biney | yes | no | € 80 | € 0 | € 56 | € 14 | € 35 |
Millau, Château de Creissels **** Pool |
yes | yes | € 130 | € 0 | € 82 | € 14 | € 35 |
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Discount on basic rate p.p. for small groups and families See terms and conditions of group discounts B27-superior Parties of 3 persons 9 % p.p. Parties of 4 persons 14 % p.p. Parties of 5 persons 16 % p.p. Parties of 6 persons 14 % p.p. Parties of 7 persons 16 % p.p. Parties of 8 persons 18 % p.p. |
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B27ARMA Moderate Superior Packages 5-8 Days |
5 days 4 nights Plus |
6 days 5 nights Plus |
7 days 6 nights Plus |
8 days 7 nights Plus |
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Albi Hotel Saint Antoine *** See: Musée Toulouse Lautrec, Cathedral and the old town. |
Day 1 * |
Day 1 | Day 1 | Day 1 |
Najac l'Oustal del Barry**/*** See: Bastide and its Castle |
Day 2 72 km min. alt: 150m max alt: 398m elev. gains cum.: 840m |
Day 2 72 km min. alt: 150m max alt: 398m elev. gains cum.: 840m |
Day 2 72 km min. alt: 150m max alt: 398m elev. gains cum.: 840m |
Day 2 72 km min. alt: 150m max alt: 398m elev. gains cum.: 840m |
Rodez Hôtel Biney *** See: Old town, Cathedral, Musée Soulages |
Day 3 73 km min. alt: 285m max alt: 759m elev. gains cum.: 1191m |
Day 3 73 km min. alt: 285m max alt: 759m elev. gains cum.: 1191m |
Day 3 73 km min. alt: 285m max alt: 759m elev. gains cum.: 1191m |
Day 3 73 km min. alt: 285m max alt: 759m elev. gains cum.: 1191m |
Millau Château de Creissels **** See: Viaduc de Millau |
Day 4 72 km min. alt: 356m max alt: 874m elevation gains cum.: 1103m |
Day 4 72 km min. alt: 356m max alt: 874m elevation gains cum.: 1103m |
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Saint Rome-de-Tarn. Hôtel les Raspes *** See the Medieval village |
Day 4 63 km min. alt: 385m max alt: 970m elevation gains cum.: 884m |
Day 5 43 km min. alt: 356m max alt: 922m elevation gains cum.: 1113m |
Day 5 43 km min. alt: 356m max alt: 922m elevation gains cum.: 1113m |
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Plaisance Les Magnolias*** See: hotel Manoir and Roman church |
Day 6 60 km min. alt: 253m max alt: 646m elevation gains cum.: 1505m |
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Albi Hotel Saint Antoine **** See: Ambialet meander and Prieuré |
Day 4 79 km min. alt: 160m max alt: 779m elevation gains cum.: 1362m |
Day 5 97 km min. alt: 160m max alt: 388m elevation gains cum.: 1845m |
Day 6 97 km min. alt: 160m max alt: 388m elevation gains cum.: 1845m |
Day 7 45 or 75 km min. alt: 160m max alt: 650m elevation gains cum.: 1465m |
Leave after breakfast |
Day 5 | Day 6 | Day 7 | Day 8 |
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B27ARMA Moderate Superior Packages 9-11 Days |
9 days 8 nights Plus |
10 days 9 nights Plus |
11 days 10 nights Plus |
Albi Hotel Saint Antoine **** See: Musée Toulouse Lautrec, Cathedral and the old town. |
Day 1 |
Day 1 | Day 1 |
Najac l'Oustal del Barry**/*** See: Bastide and its Castle |
Day 2 72 km min. alt: 150m max alt: 398m elev. gains cum.: 840m |
Day 2 72 km min. alt: 150m max alt: 398m elev. gains cum.: 840m |
Day 2 72 km min. alt: 150m max alt: 398m elev. gains cum.: 840m |
Rodez Hôtel Biney *** See: Old town, Cathedral, Musée Soulages |
Day 3 73 km min. alt: 285m max alt: 759m elev. gains cum.: 1191m |
Day 3 73 km min. alt: 285m max alt: 759m elev. gains cum.: 1191m |
Day 3 73 km min. alt: 285m max alt: 759m elev. gains cum.: 1191m |
Le Rozier (Gorges du Tarn) Hôtel de la Muse et du Rozier **** |
Day 4 80 km min. alt: 401m max alt: 966m elevation gains cum.: 1237m |
Day 4 80 km min. alt: 401m max alt: 966m elevation gains cum.: 1237m |
Day 4 80 km min. alt: 401m max alt: 966m elevation gains cum.: 1237m |
Meyrueis Château d'Ayres**** See: Causse Méjean |
Day 5 73 km min. alt: 406m max alt: 944m elevation gains cum.: 1220 m |
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St.Jean-du-Bruel Midi-Papillon **/*** climb: Mont Aigoual |
Day 5 66 km min. alt: 406m max alt: 1061m elevation gains cum.: 1103m |
Day 6 72 km min. alt: 406m max alt: 944m elevation gains cum.: 1199 m |
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Millau Château de Creissels **** See: Viaduc de Millau |
Day 5 33 or 72 km min. alt: 356m max alt: 874m elevation gains cum.: 1103m |
Day 6 42 or 72 km min. alt: 356m max alt: 874m elevation gains cum.: 1103m |
Day 7 42 or 72 km min. alt: 356m max alt: 874m elevation gains cum.: 1103m |
Saint Rome-de-Tarn. Hôtel les Raspes *** See the Medieval village |
Day 6 43 or 68 km min. alt: 356m max alt: 922m elevation gains cum.: 1113m |
Day 7 43 or 68 km min. alt: 356m max alt: 922m elevation gains cum.: 1113m |
Day 8 43 or 68 km min. alt: 356m max alt: 922m elevation gains cum.: 1113m |
Plaisance Les Magnolias*** See: hotel manoir and Roman church |
Day 7 60 km min. alt: 253m max alt: 646m elevation gains cum.: 1505m |
Day 8 60 km min. alt: 253m max alt: 646m elevation gains cum.: 1505m |
Day 9 60 km min. alt: 253m max alt: 646m elevation gains cum.: 1505m |
Albi Hotel Saint Antoine **** See: Ambialet meander and Prieuré |
Day 8 45 or 75 km min. alt: 160m max alt: 650m elevation gains cum.: 1465m |
Day 9 45 or 75 km min. alt: 160m max alt: 650m elevation gains cum.: 1465m |
Day 10 45 or 75 km min. alt: 160m max alt: 650m elevation gains cum.: 1465m |
Leave after breakfast |
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Bastides, There are hundreds of these remarkable fortified medieval towns throughout Midi-Pyrénées. Whereas most settlements of the Middle Ages are typified by narrow winding lanes and a disorderly assembly of buildings surrounding a church, Bastides are characterized by evenly proportioned houses and distinct grid patterns of straight streets and connecting alleys laid out at right angles around a central market place. Bastides were built for a variety of reasons, but most important
motivation for these easily defended fortresses was as wartime protection.
They sprung specifically from two conflicts. In the 13th century, Catharism,
a deviation from Catholic tradition that was eventually ruled heretic,
took hold in the region. Rome unleashed a series of jenremitting crusades
to conquer the Cathar. Later, during the Hundred Years War, the English
and French, both outside rival powers to the region's inhabitants at
the time, waged fierce competition here for control of neighbouring
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