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Moderate Cycling Holiday Tarn and Aveyron
Albi, Najac, Cordes sur Ciel, Rodez, Millau, Plaisance.
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Moderate Cycling Holiday Tarn and Aveyron
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B27 Cycling tour in Occitanie 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 Valley of the Tarn from Plaisance
les Magnolias .
Tarn at Gaillac
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 Musée Soulages and Cathedral
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.
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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of this cycling tour in Tarn, Albi and Bastides
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B27P-superior Moderate tours | Bags transfers included in basic rate. Basic rate: in p.p. double room, sharing. | |||||||
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2025 | BnB | Dinners | Basic Rate MS |
Suppl. HS |
single room Supplement |
Bike rent |
e-Bike rent |
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B27P sup 6 days | 5 | 3 | 1222 | 33 | 347 | 116 | 129 | |
B27P sup 7 days | 6 | 4 | 1504 | 67 | 461 | 144 | 162 | |
B27P sup 8 days | 7 | 4 | 1673 | 89 | 576 | 173 | 194 | |
B27P sup 9 days | 8 | 4 | 1900 | 120 | 699 | 202 | 226 | |
B27P sup 10 days | 9 | 5 | 2149 | 120 | 750 | 231 | 259 | |
B27P sup 11 days | 10 | 5 | 2330 | 131 | 847 | 260 | 291 | |
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Extra night | BnB | Dinner | Price p.p. MS |
Suppl. HS |
single room Supplement |
Bike rent |
e-Bike rent |
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Plaisance *** Les Magnolias |
Yes | Yes | 109 | 13 | 69 | 29 | 32 | |
Albi Hotel Saint Antoine **** |
Yes | No | 72 | 2 | 71 | 29 | 32 | |
Rodez Hotel Biney *** |
Yes | No | 62 | 9 | 44 | 29 | 32 | |
Le Rozier Hostellerie de la Muse et du Rozier**** |
Yes | No | 110 | 32 | 92 | 29 | 32 | |
Meyrueis **** Château d'Ayres |
Yes | No | 101 | 12 | 86 | 29 | 32 | |
St. Jean-du-Bruel **/*** |
Yes | Yes | 87 | 1 | 51 | 29 | 32 | |
Château de Creissels **** |
Yes | Yes | 130 | 35 | 81 | 29 | 32 | |
St.Affrique le 1837 **** |
Yes | No | 107 | 23 | 93 | 29 | 32 | |
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Discount on basic rate p.p. for small groups and families
See terms and conditions of group discounts B27-superior from Albi |
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6-7 days Parties of 3 persons 11 % p.p. Parties of 4 persons 15 % p.p. Parties of 5 persons 18 % p.p. Parties of 6 persons 19 % p.p. Parties of 7 persons 21 % p.p. Parties of 8 persons 22 % p.p. |
8-11 days 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 17 % p.p. Parties of 7 persons 18 % p.p. Parties of 8 persons 19 % p.p. |
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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 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
Aquitanie. |
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