Anglais | Rallye Canal du Midi

– Edition 2025 from 18 to 23 August
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Two rowing events on the Canal du Midi

The ATPPR (Association Toulouse Pierre Paul Riquet) is offering two events from Monday 18 to Saturday 23 August 2025
between Toulouse and Béziers.
The Rallye du Canal du Midi for its 42st edition and the Enduro Canal will be the 4th!
In an exceptional tourist setting, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site,
You will be able to participate in either of these events that will take place over the same period.

Canal du Midi Rally

Labelled Randon’aviron by the French Rowing Federation, this ride is done in a yolette whose crew is composed of 4 rowers, 1 coxswain and 1 cyclist minimum to a maximum of 3, necessarily rowers, allowing them to take turns, ensure their assistance (boarding, disembarking, etc.) and their safety.

This hike requires a sufficient level of fitness and rowing to complete stages of more than 20 kilometres with a crew.
The 167 km route is made up of 8 stages dotted with 41 locks crossed on foot (no pontoon, disembarking, boarding require with the help of cyclists), with a portage between Carcassonne and La Redorte.

A visit to the city of Carcassonne as well as a winegrower’s tasting are available by reservation during the afternoon of rest after loading the trailer.

The Rallye journey
in details

Rules

Enduro Canal

The Enduro Canal is a long-distance timed event in yolette and single sculls.

In a yolette, crew of 6 people, in single sculls 2 people, including one cyclist/rower per boat to take turns, to ensure his assistance and safety.
The 201 km route is made up of 9 stages dotted with 53 locks.

Speed and performance should not make us forget sporting values: team spirit, respect for others, respect for the site, etc

The Enduro journey
in details

Rules

HERITAGE AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

VNF (Voie Navigable de France) is a long-standing partner of our event. Originally, VNF was a logistical support and it still is! But the colored canker attacking the plane trees has arrived, and soon the superb vault of greenery will be just a memory.

Since 2014, the ATPPR has wanted to participate in the replanting of this magnificent waterway, which became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996. Thus the ATPPR donates to the sponsorship mission of VNF €10 per participant.

Follow the progress of this huge project on the site replantonslecanaldumidi.fr

Vaisselle réutilisable / reusable tableware

The insurer MAIF is also a partner that has never given up. It has supported us in our Eco-Responsible approach with selective sorting.

Organisation

Reception

Sunday, August 17 from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

In Toulouse, Allées Paul Sabatier

– Reception of participants,
– Distribution and assembly of rented boats and road books.

Monday, August 18 at 7 a.m.

Allées Paul Sabatier in Toulouse

– Luggage loading on buses for accommodated participants,
– Snack will be proposed.

Accommodation

Two options are available:

Full: CIS Lamourelle accommodation centre in Carcassonne for the duration of the stay.
Centre International de Séjour Lamourelle (cis-lamourelle.org)
€640 and €315 (-25 years old)
Free: campsite, gîte, bed and breakfast… Booking and payment are the responsibility of participants who have opted for this formula.
€210 and €105 (-25 years old)
(more details in « Accomodations – Rates« )

Restauration

Lunches are served by the canal or restaurant :
– Full accommodation: included in the registration,
– Free formula: possibility to book at the time of registration (€17 per meal).

Eco-Responsible Rando label: rinsing of the dishes by everyone and selective sorting.
For all participants: festive meal on Friday evening,
Refreshments halfway through each 1/2 day.
Distribution of bottled water before boarding.
A moment of conviviality is often offered by municipalities, honor this benevolent welcome with your presence.

Cultural component

Lecture on the history of the Canal du Midi given by the
VNF archivist (at the accommodation),
Guided tour of the city of Carcassonne on registration: €5,
Winegrower’s tasting on registration: €7.

Transport

Full accommodation: All transfers are made by bus.
Self-catering: travel by own means.
Personal vehicles not supported.
For all participants: return by bus to Toulouse (train stations, airports, etc.) possible from Carcassonne.

Hardware

Yolettes and bike rental:
– Seat/trolley package: €90 per person or €450 for a full boat (5 seats and trolley)
– Bike: €44
Participation of crews in portages and loading of boat trailers
Check and respect the equipment.

Security

Respect for precautionary instructions:
- – On the water: compliance with the river code (priority given to tourist boats),
  – On the towpath: traffic at the pace of the boats,
  – Near the locks: stay at a distance to disembark and board, exit and launch of often delicate boats,
  – Road crossing: compliance with the highway code.
Accompaniment of all the boats by a team of the organization by bicycle from the towpath.
It ensures contact with all official security services that may
be necessary.

Care

Presence of a medical team throughout the course for first
aid.
In constant contact with the security team.
It is essential to be physically prepared.

(Read : « Prepare physically« ).

Accomodations – Rates

Let’s respect the people who co-exist on the Canal du Midi (tourists, lock keepers, fishermen, boatmen, etc.)
and their environment.

Registration

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: MAY 15, 2025

CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATION

Licensed rowers in France: rowing participants must hold an A license from the French Rowing Federation.
Non-licensed participants and foreigners: a 7-day Discovery license will be taken by the ATPPR from the French Rowing Federation

HOW TO REGISTER

Group participation is the rule.
Individual registration is only possible for the Canal du Midi Rally.

One coordinator per group is appointed to manage the equipment whether rented or not. Rentals, if applicable, are entered by the
coordinator on his registration form.
The total amount displayed on the coordinator’s form includes the amount of rentals to be paid in a single payment, at the expense of the coordinator to distribute the cost among the participants in his group.

Each member of the group must enter a registration form.

Upon validation of their registration, the participant receives a summary email indicating the terms of payment.

The capacity is limited to 90 people in full accommodation and up to 18 yolettes rented in full accommodation + free accommodation.