Biker-friendly accommodation in Occitanie

A discreet and mountainous department, often overlooked by classic itineraries. Its foothills roads and uncrowded Pyrenean passes make it an ideal destination for those looking to ride without the crowds.

Between Corbières, Minervois and Pays Cathare, the Aude strings together winding wine-country roads with perched castles as a backdrop. Carcassonne is unmissable, but the small roads between Lagrasse and Minerve are equally worth the detour.

The wildest department in Occitanie. The Tarn gorges, the Millau viaduct, the Larzac limestone slabs and the schist villages of the Lot valley make up an exceptional playground for lovers of technical roads and wide open spaces.

The Cévennes of the Gard, the Gardon gorges and the Camargue offer very contrasting atmospheres. The Gard is often a transition stop, but its garrigue roads and perched villages deserve more time.

The land of d'Artagnan is mostly flat, but its quiet country roads, bastide towns and foie gras markets make it a pleasant stop between the Pyrenees and Aquitaine. Ideal for a day of relaxed riding.

Toulouse as a starting point, and very quickly the Pyrenean foothills. Haute-Garonne gives access to the finest passes in the range — Peyresourde, Portillon, Menté — while offering practical urban logistics.

The heart of the French Pyrenees. The Col du Tourmalet, the Col d'Aspin, the Cirque de Gavarnie. This is where the most spectacular roads in the range are concentrated. A department made for riders who love gradients and alpine landscapes.

A well-rounded department that moves from the Hérault gorges and Lac du Salagou to the beaches of Sète, with the Larzac as a backdrop. The three Hérault Moto marked itineraries provide a good basis for planning a stay.

The limestone cliffs, the meanders of the Lot river, Rocamadour and Saint-Cirq-Lapopie rank among the most beautiful landscapes in the south-west. The roads of the Lot are wide and flowing, with little traffic, ideal for covering kilometres while enjoying the scenery.

A transition department often bypassed, but its bocage and orchard roads between Agen and the Périgord are worth a stop. Less spectacular than its neighbours, but restful and authentic.

The least populated department in France, and one of the most beautiful for motorcycle riding. The Tarn gorges, the Aubrac, Mont Lozère and the roads of the Cévennes hinterland offer rare isolation and landscapes. Not to be missed.

Roussillon and French Catalonia end at the Mediterranean with spectacular coastal roads between Collioure and Cerbère. The interior, Fenouillèdes, Conflent, Capcir, offers little-known high-altitude passes and contrasting landscapes.

The Montagne Noire, the Dourdou valley, the forest roads of the Espinouse and the episcopal city of Albi make up a department more varied than it appears. Best combined with Aveyron for a complete tour of the southern Massif Central.

A small department between the Garonne and the Quercy, with bastide towns, orchards and quiet roads. A good base for exploring the Lot to the north or Haute-Garonne to the south.