Itinerary

Individual arrival to Caunes. You will receive your bike (if booked) in the late afternoon. Then explore Caunes-Minervois and its sights.

Today you will visit the king's quarries. The region's marble can be found in the magnificent Palace of Versailles and the Louvre as well as in the Invalides and St Peter's Basilica.

Today you cycle to Puicheric on the Canal du Midi and visit the Écluse de l' Aiguille lock with works of art by lock artist Joel Barthez. The village of Puicheric invites you into small wine boutiques, among other things.

You travel to the municipality of Lastours, which is known for the ruins of four mighty Cathar castles. A visit to the municipality of Villeneuve-Minervois with its famous truffles and a small truffle museum is also worthwhile.

You cycle to the AOC appellation of La Livinière. Some of the best wines in the region are grown here. The villages with their small churches and châteaux are also very picturesque. During a tasting (optional, not organised), a winegrower is sure to reveal many a secret about winegrowing.

Today we are travelling to the World Heritage Site Cité de Carcassonne. The largest fortified city in Europe dates back to the 12th century and was faithfully rebuilt after being destroyed in the 19th century.

After breakfast, individual return journey or start of your extension.

Tour character

Easy to moderate

The cycle routes are mostly flat, with a few short but easy climbs to overcome. Cycling is mostly on tarmac or paved farm tracks, occasionally on small side roads. These routes are also ideal for beginners and cycle groups.

Prices & Dates

Prices per person in EUR

Our rental bikes

7-gear touring bike

Gear hub with coaster brake

Exclusive production by Velo de Ville for Rückenwind.

Excellent bicycle with a Shimano 7-gear Nexus hub with coaster brake.

45 cm

50 cm

55 cm

24-gear touring bike

Derailleur gears with freewheel

Exclusive production b< Velo de Ville for Rückenwind.

Excellent bike with Shimano 24-speed Acera derailleur gears with freewheel.

45 cm

50 cm

55 cm

30-gear bike premium

Derailleur gears with freewheel

Exclusive production by Velo de Ville for Rückenwind.

Excellent bike with Shimano 30-gear Deore/XT derailleur with freewheel, RST 60 mm suspension fork and hydraulic disc brakes. Equipped with an aluminium hybrid type.

45 cm

50 cm

55 cm

60 cm

Unisex-Electric bike 8-gear

Hub gear with freewheel

Exclusive production by Velo de Ville for Rückenwind.

High-quality electric bike with a Shimano 8-gear Nexus hub with freewheel, Bosch activeline plus motor 500 Wh battery.

46 cm (26"")

45 cm

50 cm

55 cm

Services & extras

Services

Included

6 nights at the Hotel Le Minervois in the booked category
breakfast
One multi-course dinner by arrangement on site in the restaurant La Marbrerie
Personal bike handover on site (German, English)
Free Wifi
Carefully prepared route
Detailed travel documents (1x per room) (DE, EN)
Navigation app and GPS data
Rental bike insurance
7-day service hotline

Excluded

Arrival and departure
parking fees
Spa and local taxes where applicable
Optional sightseeing tours
city maps
travel insurance
Expenses for personal use

Extras

Arrival / departure

Travelling by train to Carcassonne. From Toulouse, Montpellier or Béziers/Cap d'Agde airports. Travelling from Carcassonne by bus Monday - Saturday (except Sundays) on line A or by taxi is possible at https://rtca.carcassonne-agglo.fr/lignes-horaires/ .

Parking

Car park available at the hotel, costs approx. € 10 per day. Reservation possible, subject to availability, payable on site at the hotel.

Hotels

The small Hotel & Restaurant Le Minervois (3-star, French classification) has an outdoor swimming pool, a garden and a terrace with views of the countryside. Each of the air-conditioned rooms at this hotel features artwork by local artists and is equipped with a large flat-screen TV. An electric kettle and minibar are also provided. Category A guests stay in deluxe rooms measuring 24 square metres, while category B guests stay in superior rooms measuring 18 square metres. Twin beds are two single beds with separate mattresses.

www.sejourenminervois.fr

Further information

Further important information in accordance with the "Pauschalreisegesetz" (Package Travel Act) can be found here!