Country
Languedoc · France
Duration
7 days · 6 nights
Profile
Hilly
Supported Tour
Van support
Private Tour
Your group. Your dates.
Country
Languedoc · France
Duration
7 days · 6 nights
Profile
Hilly
Supported Tour
Van support
Private Tour
Your group. Your dates.
You will discover the Gard and the Hérault by bike, a region with a warm and sunny climate, where the hinterland, its garrigue and its vineyards permeate this land of such a singular character. You will find not only exceptional ancient sites but also warm cities and villages with remarkable architecture such as Nîmes, Montpellier, Uzès or Saint Guilhem le Désert. The nature, majestic, is not in rest with the Cirque of Navacelles, the Lake of Salagou or the Gorges of Hérault.
We will meet you at the Nîmes train station at a predetermined time before transferring you to your hotel in Uzès. In the afternoon we will take the opportunity to introduce you to the program and adjust your bike. Then, we will explore the charming old town and its rich heritage.
Meals: Dinner
Accomodation: Entraigues Boutique Hotel 4* – Uzès
A peaceful cycle route links the few kilometres separating Uzès from the Pont du Gard. The aqueduct, a legacy of the Roman Empire, is in a remarkable state of conservation. We then reach Nîmes to continue our journey through the centuries. This carefour city between Provence and Languedoc has many treasures: Arènes de Nîmes, Maison Carrée, Jardins de la Fontaine, Tour Magne, Museum of Romanity
Meals: Breakfast · Picnic / Lunch · Dinner
Route: Option 1 : 40 km / 500 m Elevation Gain – Option 2 : 55 km / 600 m Elevation Gain
Accomodation: Château de Pondres 4* – Villevieille
The day starts in Sommières, a small fortified town with a lively historic centre. Crossed by a river and surrounded by stones, the place is charming. We then cross the Gard hinterland, its garrigue and medieval villages (Lecques, Corconne, Sauve) before reaching the Hortus plateau for our first pedal strokes in the Hérault.
Meals: Breakfast · Picnic / Lunch · Dinner
Route: Option 1 : 40 km / 500 m Elevation Gain – Option 2 : 70 km / 800 m Elevation Gain
Accomodation: L’Auberge du Cèdre – Lauret
The crossing of the Plateau de l’Hortus quickly leads us to the bridge and the chapel of Issensac which overlooks the Hérault river after a splendid road with bends. Our road continues towards the Gorges de la Vis, announced by a beautiful waterfall. We go up this valley, a real natural setting, until we reach the vertiginous Cirque de Navacelles. We go down the spectacular road that crosses this giant crater to the enchanting village of Navacelles.
Meals: Breakfast · Picnic / Lunch · Dinner
Route: Option 1 : 45 km / 800 m Elevation Gain – Option 2 : 75 km / 1100 m Elevation Gain
Accomodation: Château de Madières – Madières
The village of Mourèze, established in the 9th century, is dominated by a circus which forms a fascinating dolomitic site, made up of columns of phantasmagorical rocks facing the sky. From here, we drive to the spectacular Salagou lake with its red-tinted landscapes. This lunar and arid area then leads us to Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert, wonderful villages nestled along the Gorges de l’Hérault. Charming alleys lead in its centre to its marvel: the abbey of Gélonne.
Meals: Breakfast · Picnic / Lunch · Dinner
Route: Option 1 : 45 km / 500 m Elevation Gain – Option 2 : 80 km /11000 m Elevation Gain
Accomodation: Le Guilhaume d’Orange 3* – Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert
Our way up the Gorges de l’Hérault takes us first to the pleasant town of Saint-Martin-de-Londres. From here we admire the Pic Saint Loup (658 m) which dominates the hinterland of Montpellier and splits the vineyards of this well-known wine region. Our adventure ends in beauty as it is in Montpellier that we spend our last evening. Montpellier is a joyful city, which, through its medieval streets and charming squares, mixes art de vivre and history in a unique way.
Meals: Breakfast · Picnic / Lunch · Dinner
Route: Option 1 : 40 km / 300 m Elevation Gain – Option 2 : 70 km / 800 m Elevation Gain
Accomodation: Crowne Plaza – Montpellier
It’s the end of this bike tour in Languedoc with Veymont Travel. After breakfast your guide will take you to Montpellier TGV station.
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