Cyclotourism and camping : adventure bike
Cycle tourism with camping is attracting a growing number of enthusiasts, with 22 million French people choosing cycling for their holidays1. To make the most of this experience, your choice of destination is crucial. A campsite in Haute-Garonne, like our Les Violettes campsite, is ideally located at the crossroads of well-known greenways. It’s the perfect starting point for your adventure. Ready to pedal?
Find the best campsites for bicycle touring
Pour un cycliste en itinérance, certains services sont déterminants. Afin d’identifier les campings labellisés vélo, la Fédération Française de Cyclotourisme a créé le label “Accueil Vélo“. Il garantit un établissement à moins de 5 km d’un itinéraire et des conseils de cyclotourisme en camping très utiles.
Our Les Violettes campsite, one of the 3-star campsites with the “Accueil Vélo” label, perfectly embodies this philosophy. You’ll find an ideal pitch for your tent, as well as a relaxation area. Our campsite in the Haute-Garonne with a swimming pool, a particularly welcome reward after a long day’s cycling.
Planning your adventure: itineraries and preparation
France, with its dense network of cycle routes, is a prime destination for cycle tourism and camping. Careful planning is essential for a successful cycling trip, balancing effort and breaks. Platforms such as France Vélo Tourisme are invaluable resources for preparing your cycling vacation.
In Haute-Garonne, try the Canal des Deux Mers à vélo (V80), which passes close to our Les Violettes campsite, or discover the Trans-Garona (V86) and the Véloroute du Piémont Pyrénéen (V81). For a more leisurely family outing, the Voie Verte du Salat is ideal.
Warning: while the Canal de Garonne guarantees a well-maintained greenway, the Canal du Midi is wilder, with its rustic towpaths. Choose a suitable bike (VTC or Gravel) and think about the bike hire if required.
Essential equipment for cycling and camping
For a successful bike trip with camping, lightness is your best ally. Your camping and biking gear needs to be compact and reliable. Here’s the essential equipment for your bike trip and bivouac:
- For sleeping: opt for a lightweight bicycle travel tent, a sleeping bag adapted to the season and an insulating mattress for restful nights. For those who prefer more comfort after a day’s pedaling, our Les Violettes campsite offers spacious tent pitches. This is the ideal option if you’re looking for a campsite near Toulouse.
- For cooking: a stove, a cooking pot, cutlery and a lighter will enable you to prepare hot meals, even in the wilderness.
- Pour le vélo : un kit de réparation complet, des éclairages performants, un antivol solide et, bien sûr, un casque sont indispensables à votre sécurité sur la route.
- Clothing and hygiene: choose technical clothing, a waterproof jacket, a microfiber towel and a first-aid kit.
With this equipment, you’ll be ready for any adventure on your cycle touring route!
Our tips for your first cycling camping experience
Our tips for a first cycling camping experience
For a truly successful cycling camping vacation, plan reasonable stages, between 40 and 60 km per day, and don’t forget to book your accommodation in advance, especially in high season.
Last but not least, one of the greatest pleasures of cycle touring with camping is meeting new people, whether with family or friends. It’s this human dimension that transforms a simple bike trip into a memorable and unforgettable experience in France.
Adventure calls! Our Les Violettes campsite is ready to become your next stop for a memorable cycling holiday near Toulouse.
