Canal de Garonne cycling guide

Samen met de Engelstalige fietsgids Canal du Midi kan met deze gids de route worden gevolgd uit de gids 'Fietsen langs het Canal du Midi', de inmiddels uitverkochte Nederlandstalige uitgave van de route tussen Bordeaux en Narbonne.

A guidebook for cycling France's Canal de la Garonne, describing 290km of cycle route from Bordeaux to Toulouse, where it connects with the Canal du Midi.

Describes a 135km excursion to the Atlantic Ocean, with detours to many historical towns and villages along the route. With information on accommodation, facilities and cycle shops on route.

Seasons
This route is best cycled in spring, summer or autumn. It may be cycled in winter too but the weather is less predictable.

Centres
Atlantic coast, Bordeaux, Sauveterre-de-Guyenne, La Reole, Marmande, Buzet-sur-Bäise, Porte-Ste-Marie, Agen, Moissac, Montech, Montauban and Toulouse

Difficulty
An easy and highly enjoyable cycle and suitable for lone cyclists, families, groups and those using e-bikes. Most of it is flat or has a very gradual incline.

Must See
Bustling Bordeaux and the rose city of Toulouse. Sauveterre-de-Guyenne, Marmande, Agen, Valence d'Agen, Moissac, Montech and Montauban. Beautiful Gascony countryside and the rivers Garonne, Bäise and Tarn.

The route is described from north to south in 7 stages, each between 31 and 59km (19-37 miles) in length. A 135km (84 mile) excursion from Bordeaux to Lacanau on the Atlantic coast is described as well as optional side trips exploring the countryside and historical towns and villages, including Agen, Moissac, Marmande and Montauban.

- 1:100,000 maps and profiles included for each stage?
- Refreshment and accommodation information given
- Information on cycle shops with repair facilities along the route
- Advice on planning and preparation