Pedal together through the villages of the Tarn (5-20 km)
then plunge into the Nordic bath
A perfect active/relax combo!

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Two options:

• By bike from the cottage or elsewhere on your route

• Drive to Gaillac or Albi (20 minutes) to rent your bikes

Bike rental options:
 

• Avmg (Lautrec) can deliver bikes to your starting point for your ride.
  https://www.tourisme-tarn.com/commerceservice/avmg-location-de-velos-et-loisirs/

• Solex Balades (Gaillac) delivers bikes to the house (www.solex.com)

• La Station Bee’s rents bikes and offers routes (Gaillac)
  https://www.stationsbees.com/

• Solex Balades also available (Gaillac)

• L’Occ Bike: www.locc-bike.com (Albi)
   

Suggested bike rides near the cottage:
 

• To Gaillac and its vineyards:
   

  • Distance: ~20-25 km round trip

  • Route: Take the D10 or secondary roads to Gaillac (10-12 km). Ride through the vineyards, stop at a estate (e.g., Domaine Sarrabelle, about 10 km) for a quick tasting.

  • Highlights: Picturesque vineyards, wine tourism stop, gentle landscapes.

  • Level: Moderate (some small hills), but doable.
     

• To Albi via small roads:
   

  • Distance: ~30 km round trip (15 km one way)

  • Route: From Labessière-Candeil, follow the D84 then rural paths toward Albi. Arrive near the Sainte-Cécile Cathedral or the Tarn River for a spectacular view.

  • Highlights: Mix of nature (countryside) and culture (UNESCO-listed Albi), option for a snack break in town.

  • Level: Medium (quiet roads but slightly longer).
     

• Local mini loop:
   

  • Distance: ~10 km

  • Route: Stay around Labessière-Candeil via small roads and farm paths (e.g., toward Briatexte or Puybegon, then back).

  • Highlights: Super simple, intimate, pure nature, zero cars.

  • Level: Very easy, ideal for beginners or a short outing.
     

• Labessière-Candeil -> Réalmont -> Return:
   

  • Distance: ~30-35 km round trip (15-17 km one way)

  • Duration: 2.5-3 hours (with a break), effortless with e-bikes.

  • Level: Easy to moderate (slightly hilly rural roads, but electric assistance helps).

  • Itinerary:

    • Start: Le Joyeux Liseron, Labessière-Candeil.

    • To Réalmont: Take the D83 or small secondary roads southeast (e.g., via Puybegon or Saint-Genest-de-Contest). Distance: ~15 km.

    • Break in Réalmont: Stop at the town center (main square, market if Wednesday morning) or near Saint-Jean Church for a photo.

    • Return: Same route back, or a slight loop via Briatexte (D631) for variety (adds ~5 km).

  • Terrain: Quiet departmental roads and rural paths, some gentle hills (e-bikes ideal).