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B27 Cycling tour in Occitanie South-West France Superior Moderate
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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.
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 colours, 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 Valley of the Tarn from Plaisance
les Magnolias.
East of Albi. After Albi you 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, Cathedral and Musée Soulages
Good accessibility (railway) from the airport ofToulouse and (UK travellers Ryanair) the Airport of Rodez.
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 Hotel 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 Plaisance.
For booking please complete our booking form.
Cordes sur Ciel
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see some pictures of your cycling tour in Tarn, Albi and Bastides
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B27B-superior Moderate | Bags transfers included in basic rate. Basic rate: in € p.p. double room, sharing. | |||||||
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2021 | B & B | Dinners | Lunches |
Basic rate p.p. |
Suppl. July-Aug. p.p. |
Suppl. single room |
Bike rental |
e-Bike rental |
6days sup *** | 5 | 3 | 0 | € 909 | € 0 | € 298 | € 108 | € 108 |
7days sup *** | 6 | 4 | 0 | € 1048 | € 0 | € 378 | € 135 | € 135 |
8days sup *** | 7 | 5 | 0 | € 1283 | € 7 | € 428 | € 162 | € 162 |
9days sup *** | 8 | 5 | 0 | € 1422 | € 20 | € 515 | € 189 | € 189 |
10days sup *** | 9 | 5 | 0 | € 1578 | € 20 | € 558 | € 216 | € 216 |
11days sup *** | 10 | 6 | 0 | € 1760 | € 34 | € 638 | € 243 | € 243 |
Extra nights | B & B | Dinner | Lunch |
Basic rate p.p. |
Suppl. July-Aug. p.p. |
Supplement single room | Bike rental |
Tandem, Carbon road bike, e-Bike rental |
Plaisance, les Magnolias *** Pool | 1 | 0 | 0 | € 93 | € 0 | € 57 | € 28 | € 28 |
Albi Hotel Albi St. Antoine **** | 1 | 0 | 0 | € 83 | € 0 | € 67 | € 28 | € 28 |
Rodez *** Biney*** | 1 | 0 | 0 | € 78 | € 0 | € 65 | € 28 | € 28 |
Millau, Château de Creissels **** Pool |
1 | 1 | 0 | € 114 | € 0 | € 77 | € 28 | € 28 |
Le Rozier, Hostellerie de la Muse et du Rozier **** pool | 1 | 1 | 0 | € 98 | € 13 | € 83 | € 26 | € 26 |
Take-away lunches are not included. The price of a take-away lunch
varies from 9 to 16 Euro. You can order them at the hotel or the host the evening
before departure. We will indicated restaurants on your way. Price solo package: 171% x basic rate p.p. pax=2p. bags transfer and single room supplement included. Bike rental not included. |
Discount on basic rate p.p. for small groups and families See terms and conditions of group discounts B27B-superior Parties of 3 persons 9 % p.p. Parties of 4 persons13 % p.p. Parties of 5 persons 16 % p.p.Parties of 6 persons 18 % p.p. Parties of 7 persons 19 % p.p.Parties of 8 persons 20 % p.p. |
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Holiday programs | Stages | Prices |
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B27B 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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Plaisance Les Magnolias*** See: Musée Toulouse Lautrec, Cathedral and the old town. |
Day 1 Les Magnolias*** |
Day 1 Les Magnolias*** |
Day 1 Les Magnolias*** |
Day 1 Les Magnolias*** |
Albi Hotel St.Antoine **** See: Musée Toulouse Lautrec, Cathedral and the old town. |
Day 2 Hotel Saint Antoine**** 45, 61 or 100km |
Day 2 Hotel Saint Antoine**** 45, 61 or 100km |
Day 2 Hotel Saint Antoine**** 45, 61 or 100km |
Day 2 Hotel Saint Antoine**** 45, 61 or 100km |
Najac See: Bastide and its Castle |
Day 3 l'Oustal del Barry**/*** 52 km min. altitude: 150m max altitude: 398m elev. gains cum.: 840m |
Day 3 l'Oustal del Barry**/*** 52 km min. altitude: 150m max altitude: 398m elev. gains cum.: 840m |
Day 3 l'Oustal del Barry**/*** 52 km min. altitude: 150m max altitude: 398m elev. gains cum.: 840m |
Day 3 l'Oustal del Barry**/*** 52 km min. altitude: 150m max altitude: 398m elev. gains cum.: 840m |
Rodez Hôtel Biney *** See: Old town, Cathedral, Musée Soulages |
Day 4 Hôtel Biney *** 73 km min. altitude: 285m max altitude: 759m elev. gains cum.: 1191m |
Day 4 Hôtel Biney *** 73 km min. altitude: 285m max altitude: 759m elev. gains cum.: 1191m |
Day 4 Hôtel Biney *** 73 km min. altitude: 285m max altitude: 759m elev. gains cum.: 1191m |
Day 4 Hôtel Biney *** 73 km min. altitude: 285m max altitude: 759m elev. gains cum.: 1191m |
Millau Château de Creissels **** See: Viaduc de Millau |
Day 5 Château de Creissels 72 km min. altitude: 356m max altitude: 874m elevation gains cum.: 1103m |
Day 5 Château de Creissels 72 km min. altitude: 356m max altitude: 874m elevation gains cum.: 1103m |
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Saint Rome-de-Tarn. Hôtel les Raspes *** See the Medieval village |
Day 5 Les Raspes*** 63 km min. altitude: 385m max altitude: 970m elevation gains cum.: 884m |
Day 6 Les Raspes*** 43 km min. altitude: 356m max altitude: 922m elevation gains cum.: 1113m |
Day 6 Les Raspes*** 43 km min. altitude: 356m max altitude: 922m elevation gains cum.: 1113m |
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Plaisance
See: hotel Manoir and Roman church |
Day 4 Les Magnolias*** 74 or 90 km min. altitude: 160m max altitude: 779m elevation gains cum.: 1362m |
Day 5 Les Magnolias*** 74 or 90 km min. altitude: 160m max altitude: 388m elevation gains cum.: 1845m |
Day 6 Les Magnolias*** 74 or 90 km min. altitude: 160m max altitude: 388m elevation gains cum.: 1845m |
Day 7 Les Magnolias*** 74 or 90 km min. altitude: 160m max altitude: 650m elevation gains cum.: 1465m |
Leave after breakfast |
Day 5 | Day 6 | Day 7 | Day 8 |
B27B Moderate Superior Packages 9-11 Days |
9 days 8nights Plus |
10 days 9nights Plus |
11 days 10nights Plus |
Plaisance Les Magnolias*** See: Musée Toulouse Lautrec, Cathedral and the old town. |
Day 1 Les Magnolias*** |
Day 1 Les Magnolias*** |
Day 1 Les Magnolias*** |
Albi See: Musée Toulouse Lautrec, Cathedral and the old town. |
Day 2 Hotel Saint Antoine**** 45, 61 or 100km |
Day 2 Hotel Saint Antoine**** 45, 61 or 100km |
Day 2 Hotel Saint Antoine**** 45, 61 or 100km |
Najac See: Bastide and its Castle |
Day 3 l'Oustal del Barry**/*** 52 km min. altitude: 150m max altitude: 398m elev. gains cum.: 840m |
Day 3 l'Oustal del Barry**/*** 52 km min. altitude: 150m max altitude: 398m elev. gains cum.: 840m |
Day 3 l'Oustal del Barry**/*** 52 km min. altitude: 150m max altitude: 398m elev. gains cum.: 840m |
Rodez Hôtel Biney *** See: Old town, Cathedral, Musée Soulages |
Day 4 Hôtel Biney *** 73 km min. altitude: 285m max altitude: 759m elev. gains cum.: 1191m |
Day 4 Hôtel Biney *** 73 km min. altitude: 285m max altitude: 759m elev. gains cum.: 1191m |
Day 4 Hôtel Biney *** 73 km min. altitude: 285m max altitude: 759m elev. gains cum.: 1191m |
Le Rozier (Gorges du Tarn) Hôtel de la Muse et du Rozier **** |
Day 5 Hôtel de la Muse et du Rozier **** 80 km min. altitude: 401m max altitude: 966m elevation gains cum.: 1237m |
Day 5 Hôtel de la Muse et du Rozier **** 80 km min. altitude: 401m max altitude: 966m elevation gains cum.: 1237m |
Day 5 Hôtel de la Muse et du Rozier **** 80 km min. altitude: 401m max altitude: 966m elevation gains cum.: 1237m |
Meyrueis **** See: Causse Méjean |
Day 6 Château d'Ayres**** 73 km min. altitude: 406m max altitude: 944m elevation gains cum.: 1220 m |
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St.Jean-du-Bruel Midi-Papillon **/*** Climb to the Mont Aigoual |
Day 6 Midi-Papillon **/*** 66 km min. altitude: 406m max altitude: 1061m elevation gains cum.: 1103m |
Day 7 Midi-Papillon **/*** 72 km min. altitude: 406m max altitude: 944m elevation gains cum.: 1199 m |
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Millau Château de Creissels **** See: Viaduc de Millau |
Day 6 Château de Creissels 72 km min. altitude: 356m max altitude: 874m elevation gains cum.: 1103m |
Day 7 Château de Creissels 72 km min. altitude: 356m max altitude: 874m elevation gains cum.: 1103m |
Day 8 Château de Creissels 72 km min. altitude: 356m max altitude: 874m elevation gains cum.: 1103m |
Saint Rome-de-Tarn. Hôtel les Raspes *** See the Medieval village |
Day 7 Les Raspes 43 km min. altitude: 356m max altitude: 922m elevation gains cum.: 1113m |
Day 8 Les Raspes 43 km min. altitude: 356m max altitude: 922m elevation gains cum.: 1113m |
Day 9 Les Raspes 43 km min. altitude: 356m max altitude: 922m elevation gains cum.: 1113m |
Plaisance See: hotel Manoir and Roman church |
Day 8 Les Magnolias*** 60 km min. altitude: 253m max altitude: 646m elevation gains cum.: 1505m |
Day 9 Les Magnolias*** 60 km min. altitude: 253m max altitude: 646m elevation gains cum.: 1505m |
Day 10 Les Magnolias*** 60 km min. altitude: 253m max altitude: 646m elevation gains cum.: 1505m |
Leave after breakfast |
Day 9 | Day 10 | Day 11 |
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 unremitting 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
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