Cycling the Canal des 2 Mers: From the Atlantic to the Mediterranean

Cycle from Royan to Sète on a legendary 750 km route. Between the Gironde estuary, the Garonne Canal, and the famous Canal du Midi (UNESCO World Heritage Site), you'll traverse exceptional landscapes: vineyards, medieval fortified towns, and historic cities.

A route combining heritage and nature

Marked as the V80, this route crosses the Nouvelle-Aquitaine and Occitanie regions. You'll cycle along canals lined with plane trees, from Bordeaux to Toulouse, before reaching the banks of the Aude and Hérault rivers.

• Difficulty: Accessible (mostly cycle paths and greenways).
• Tip: An e-bike is ideal for added comfort on certain sections of the Canal du Midi with rougher surfaces. Must-see stops

Don't miss these gems during your journey:

• Architectural heritage: Blaye Citadel, Moissac Abbey, Carcassonne City.
• Civil engineering: Agen Canal Bridge, Malpas Tunnel, the 9 locks of Fonsérannes.
• Nature & Local produce: Cordouan Lighthouse, Entre-deux-Mers vineyards, Thau Lagoon.
• Prepare your trip: For a smooth journey, equip yourself with the Rough Guide or the Chamina guidebook for the Canal des 2 Mers.

Connections: extend your adventure

• The Canal des 2 Mers is a major crossroads of European cycle routes:
• The Vélodyssée (EuroVelo 1): To cycle along the Atlantic coast.
• The Scandibérique (EuroVelo 3): To reach Spain or Paris from Bordeaux/Toulouse.
• The Mediterranean by bike (EuroVelo 8): To continue towards Narbonne.
• The ViaRhôna: Accessible from Sète to travel up towards Lake Geneva.