Cycling in the Gers
Cycle tours starting at the campsite
Leisure cycling tours around Camping La Brouquere
From Camping La Brouquere there are a number of beautiful recreational cycle routes through the beautiful countryside of the Gers. These cycling routes will take you on quiet roads with almost no traffic and allow the recreational cyclist to enjoy beautiful views over the Armagnac vineyards. The cycling tours pass by pitoreske and authentic villages and medieval bastides where time seems to run slower.
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1. | Bastides in the Gers Cycling route north to two bastides: Fourcès and Montréal-du-Gers. |
43km |
377m |
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2. | Medieval Castles East via Roques past the remains of Chateau Lagardère. Then uphill to the Chateau Busca-Maniban with stops at some so-called lavoirs. |
25km |
312m |
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3a. | Les Maisons en Pierre Cycling tour south along some beautiful traditional Gascon mansions built from local stone with a stop in Lannepax. |
32km |
376m |
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3b. | Les Maisons en Pierre This is the cycling route to Lannepax but extended with a visit to Vic Fezensac. |
44km |
594m |
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4. | Eauze This is a great cycle route to Eauze, the capitol of the Armagnac. Highly recommended, especially on Thursdays when the weekly market is on. |
37km |
414m |
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5. | Voie Verte and Larressingle This cycling tour follows the old railway track to Condom, the so-called 'Voie Verte'. The route back includes a visit to the medieval fortress of Larressingle and takes you back to Camping La Brouquere through the village of Gondrin. |
42km |
314m |
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5b. | To Mouchan on the Voie Verte This cycling tour starts at Camping La Brouquere and takes you to Mouchan and back via the Voie Verte. This cycle route is quite suitable for beginners. |
24km |
205m |
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Biking through a hilly landscape
The Gascogne landscape (Gers) in southwestern France is slightly hilly. Thus, there are always a few climbs to conquer on the cycle routes. A good bicycle with 20 gears and some cycling experience might come in handy. Or, of course, use an electric bike that allows the hills to be easily climbed.
Bike hire
At ´Gascogne Bike Hire´ in Montréal du Gers you can rent (electric) bicycles. They will even deliver and pick-up the bikes from the campsite. David is your english-speaking contact person who can tell you everything about bike rentals. For details visit their website: www.gascognebikehire.com
