7 NIGHT self-guided TOUR
7 night self-guided program
what it includes
See our suggested 7 Night Itinerary for self-guided cyclists below, whether groups or individuals! The itinerary includes airport transfers, one meal per day and bicycle hire. We also provide daily advice on the most appropriate routes as well as specially designed maps of each route, which can also be downloaded from RideWithGPS. With groups of 4 or more this program can include 2 Day Trips with a Support Vehicle (Albi and the Troglodyte village of Peyre including a view of the Millau bridge) at an additional cost (please inquire). Cyclists ideally start in the morning after breakfast from the Magnolias and return to the hotel every afternoon or early evening, for a swim and a beer and gourmet dinner! The self-guided itineraries are designed to ensure that rides and activities are matched to different levels of fitness and interest in historical and other pursuits. During the July and August months, itineraries can can be enriched with historic, fun and gourmet events which take place each day and evening across the many villages of the area. The Abbaye de Sylvanes, for example, offers ancient and classic music displays performed by acclaimed international musicians. Local night markets and special light displays are also common at some of the ancient villages.
You are also welcome to design your own self-guided program for as many nights as you wish. You are not restricted to having all of your meals at Les Magnolias or to including the 2 Day Trips (minimum 4 people) in your itinerary. You may simply wish to base yourself at Les Magnolias and hire our bicycles (or not!). We are always happy to share our cycling route maps with you.
Airport transfers from/to Toulouse Blagnac airport on request
7 Nights of B&B at the beautiful Les Magnolias
Bicycle hire of high quality racing, road, mountain or electric bicycles (ebike supplement of 15€ per day)
5 Self-Guided Cycling Days
2 Day trips to Albi and Millau with Support Vehicle (groups of 4 minimum)
7 Special Meals (Dinner/Lunch) at Les Magnolias and other carefully selected restaurants
Complimentary transport to local evening markets and villages
Arrive in Toulouse, own transport or airport pick-up and transfer to Les Magnolias. Light own lunch at Les Magnolias terrace. Bicycle kit out and swim at Les Magnolias. Optional late afternoon Coupiac 18 Green route (slight climb through mountain and forest road). Dinner at Les Magnolias.
Distance: Optional 18 kms, Overnight: Les Magnolias – DB&B
Breakfast at Les Magnolias. Depart on Ambialet 40 Green route (forest, mountain and Tarn river ride). Own coffee stop at Ambialet Cafe De La Presqu’ile. Visit Ambialet’s ancient Franciscan monastery and impressive Roman church. Return ride to Les Magnolias along Tarn river. Own lunch stop at l’Oustal at Trebas. Swimming and chilling at Les Magnolias. Dinner at Les Magnolias.
Distance: 40 kms, Overnight: Les Magnolias – DB&B
Breakfast at Les Magnolias. Depart on Brousse 52 Green route (forest, mountain and Tarn river ride). Coffee stop at Lincou or Brousse. Explore the Brouse Le Chateau village, its chapel, cemetery and impressive chateau. Own lunch at Brousse. Return ride via flat Tarn or mountain route. Relaxing at Les Magnolias pool and terraces. Dinner at Les Magnolias.
Distance: 52 kms, Overnight: Les Magnolias – DB&B
Breakfast at Les Magnolias. Ride to the characterful village of Combret, through beautiful forest scenery. Mix of hilly, flat and forest ride. Coffee stop at Posthoumy, view of the Statue Menhirs. Own lunch at Combret. Return ride via St Christophe and the ancient “lost” village of Cayla. Relaxing at Les Magnolias. Dinner at Les Magnolias.
Distance: Optional 50-70 kms, Overnight: Les Magnolias – DB&B
Chilling out around Plaisance, walking or canoeing on the magnificent Tarn river (with river picnic lunch). Lunch/dinner at Les Magnolias/nearby village restaurant.
Distance: As desired if at all! Overnight: Les Magnolias – BB&L/D
Breakfast at Les Magnolias. Drive with bikes to St Affrique’s charming fresh produce market. Ride 35 kms from St Afrique to the troglodite village of Peyre, via the stunning St Rome Sur Tarn. Beautiful long ride along the Tarn river, past quaint old farmhouses and lively local rural activity. Own lunch/picnic at Peyre. View of the tallest cable-stayed bridge in the world from Peyre and drive to the Roquefort cheese caves. Optional tour of the caves. Return to Plaisance. Dinner at Les Magnolias.
Distance: 35-45 kms, Overnight: Les Magnolias – DB&B
Breakfast at Les Magnolias. Depart on Albi 43 Yellow route (Mountain, forest and river ride). Coffee stop at Ambialet’s Hotel Du Pont/other. One of most picturesque rides of all, past rural farmhouses, through forest and beautiful river scenery. Pick-up at Arthes close to Albi. Own lunch at Albi’s ancient village centre. Visit Albi World Heritage Site attractions: Albi Cathedral, Toulouse Lautrec museum, Palace gardens. Walking and shopping in old Albi town. Return to Plaisance. Optional 32 km return ride. Dinner at Les Magnolias.
Distance: 45-90 kms, Overnight: Les Magnolias – DB&B
Breakfast at Les Magnolias. Depart Toulouse Blagnac airport.
pricing
- Airport transfers from/to Toulouse Blagnac airport on request
- 7 Nights Accommodation
- Bike Hire
- 5 Self – Guided Cycling Days (including 2 Day Trips to Albi and Millau)
- 7 Special Meals
- Complimentary transport to local evening markets and villages.
You are also welcome to design your own self-guided program for as many nights as you wish. You are not restricted to having all of your meals at Les Magnolias or to including the 2 Day Trips (minimum 4 people) in your itinerary. You may simply wish to base yourself at Les Magnolias and hire our bicycles (or not!). We are always happy to share our cycling route maps with you.
Contact us to help you plan your next self-guided cycling holiday.