Gaillac is fortunate to be on the edge of the V85 cycle route, which is part of the national cycle route network. Gaillac is on the Albi-Saint Sulpice section. This flat section runs alongside the River Tarn on well-marked secondary roads. It allows you to admire flamboyant red cities, dovecotes and exceptional landscapes:
- Albi: Heading east, you’ll reach Albi in around 1 hour 15 minutes and a good 20 km. Albi is an episcopal city and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A visit to Albi is a must! You can choose to return to the Hôtel Particulier Delga by bike or by train, as many trains run between our two towns and are open to bikes.
- Montans: Heading south, a 5km, 1/4-hour cycle ride will take you to Montans, a site occupied since prehistoric times, where you can visit its archaeosite and museum. During the Roman Empire, Montans was one of the main centres for the production of fine, high-quality tableware, characterised by its red glaze and colour.
- L’isle-sur-Tarn: 40 minutes by bike and 11km from Gaillac, this former 13th-century bastide port boasts one of the largest square squares in the South-West. L’isle sur Tarn was once a stronghold of the wine and woad trade. Today, the town has preserved its corbelled houses and their bridges. A visit by bike is a must!
- Rabastens: 1 hour 05 minutes by bike and 19 km away, Rabastens is a magnificent red-brick town. It has retained its tradition as a holiday resort and residence in the Toulouse hinterland. Rabastens is also an old stopping-off point on the Pilgrim’s Way to Santiago de Compostela. As early as 1240, a hospital was set up in the castle district. The old road linking Lyon and Toulouse is still used by pilgrims today.
- Saint-Sulpice-La-Pointe: 1h30 and 25km separate us from Saint-Sulpice. Founded in 1247 by Sicard d’Alaman, adviser to Raymond VII, Saint-Sulpice lies at the confluence of the Tarn and Agout rivers and bears witness to a rich historical past. The ruins of the Chateau du Castéla and the underground passageway are a must-see.
Here’s something to whet your appetite for slow or cycle tourism. The Hôtel Particulier Delga adapts to ensure that your cycling excursions are in the best possible conditions. If you’re travelling by bike, we’ll accommodate your bike too!
If you’re travelling without a bike and want to hire one on the spot, you can put your trust in our neighbours at La Bonne échapée. We highly recommend them!