Montauban / Montricoux
Having appreciated the delights of the pink-brick town of Montauban, then climb gently to join a greenway taking you towards orchards. The route meanders for a time through countryside, avoiding major roads. It passes close to some little gems built on the edge of the valley, which is very open here. You’ll soon spot the châteaux of Bioule, Nègrepelisse and Montricoux.
The route
After following the cycle route through town signposted from close to Montauban Tourist Office (leaving from Rue du Fort), the first few kilometres are mainly on sections reserved for non-motorized traffic. Then you join quiet country roads through the valley. You’ll cross the Aveyron River in several of the larger villages.
Links
The link to the Canal des 2 Mers à Vélo cycle route is signposted and well laid out along the Tarn River, from Le Pont-Vieux to Port-Canal. The Canal de Montech leads you to the Canal des 2 Mers after 12 kilometres.
Gradients and elevation
Slope breakdown
Road types
- Cycle path
- Routes reserved for cyclists and pedestrians (greenways, cycle tracks, towpaths), separated from cars for maximum safety.
- Shared road
- Quiet minor roads with little traffic (unless otherwise stated in the stage details). Shared with cars (stay alert).
- Not specified
- Data unavailable or being assessed. Please refer to the detailed stage description.
- Provisional
- Section on a road or cycle path awaiting better-quality facilities (see stage details).
Surface
- Smooth
- Asphalt, tarmac or smooth concrete. Optimal comfort.
- Rough
- Fine gravel, compacted stabilised surface or worn tarmac. Less comfortable, vibrations possible.
- Natural
- Dirt, grass, roots or stones. Under 5%: short sections with little impact. Higher percentage: route suited to mountain or gravel bikes only.
- Not specified
- Data unavailable or being assessed. Please refer to the detailed stage description.
