La Véloccitanie, V84: from the Lauragais to Haut-Languedoc.
This 237 km route links Naurouze with Béziers as an alternative to the Canal des Deux Mers Cycle Route, V80. It crosses the Lauragais, Montagne Noire and Haut-Languedoc through varied scenery, characterful villages and heritage sites.
The guide also offers a 335 km version in 19 stages, with an alternative start in Toulouse.
Contents and practical information
All 19 stages were fully surveyed by bicycle. They include detailed descriptions, maps on an IGN base at 1:100,000, area introductions, cultural, historical and heritage information, points of interest and safety advice.
An address directory covers accommodation, restaurants, bike repairs, services for travellers and train-and-bike information.
From the Lauragais to Hérault's vineyard plains via the Montagne Noire and Haut-Languedoc, the route visits historic towns and villages of Occitanie and many natural, cultural and unusual sights.
The author
Thierry Schiavi, a headteacher passionate about cycling, rides with his pupils and has explored Occitanie's tracks for many years. Creator of the Le Cycle Rit blog and president of the Ô Gravel! association, he shares his knowledge of the region and its routes.
The compact guide fits in a bike bag, map holder or backpack.