Travel and transport agencies Midi-Pyrénées

The network liO aims at uniting the territories of the Occitanie region through a rich transport service. In operation since September 2018, the public service combines rail and road travel in all 13 departments in the region, including Herat. Its brand reinforces the idea of a territorial alliance and allows offering more diverse and modern modes of transport to locals. The network supports regular intercity bus lines, school transport lines, regional rail services (the TER) and the Multimodal Exchange Centres (MEPs). 

Iti Tour is a service for travelers that simplifies the planning and execution of their trip. At a time when people no longer board a plane without thinking, their application focuses on France, its cities and its countless villages. A website and a mobile application, 100% free of charge, allow you to plan an itinerary, anywhere in France, according to the length of your stay (from one to several days) and your tastes. The aim? To take advantage of the immense diversity of the French landscape.

To make the most of the Lot valley, bike rides are a great pleasure: paths through the vineyards, on the greenway, by the river... La Bicyclette Prayssacoise sells and rents bicycles for the whole family, tandems, electric-assist bikes, trailers and baby carriers. If you already own your bike, you can count on Thierry and Béatrice to maintain or repair it. They also take in old bikes to give them a second life.

Charlotte and Victor are at the origin of this young event agency which opens the doors of Aubrac to all those who wish to organize seminars and events in a naturally exceptional setting. The two professionals propose to share the values and the richness of the plateau on the occasion of services that they imagine to measure for their customers. They have built up strong links with the local actors (restaurant owners, burons...) to offer unique and authentic experiences.

ACIR Compostelle brings together more than 150 members, local authorities, associations and accommodation providers, with the aim of passing on the cultural heritage of the Pilgrim's Way to Santiago de Compostela, and promoting the development of sustainable tourism. It provides information on all aspects of the pilgrimage (practical advice, directory of accommodation providers, pilgrim's passport, etc.) to help pilgrims and tourists complete the route without difficulty.

Rodez is home to a specialist travel agency, Chauchard Evasion/Ambassade Fram. This agency offers a variety of services including tours, stays, cruises, tailor-made trips and ticketing. They also specialize in group travel. Please note that the agency is closed at weekends.

Voie verte de l'Armagnac, vélo-route de la vallée de la Baïse, Grand Tour de l'Astarac... There are so many ways to discover the Gers by bike. With E-Vélo Gers, there's no need to try too hard, thanks to our electric bike rental service. With a choice of Fat Bikes, Rad Power Bikes and Big Game Bikes, ranging from 70 to 160 km in range, you can enjoy your ride with nothing but the scenery in mind. We can also advise you on the best routes for the day. Bikes are delivered free of charge within a 10 km radius of Lupiac.

"Quand on partait de bon matin, quand on partait sur les chemins... à bicyclette". In Ariège, there's Montand and descending. You can rent electrically-assisted mountain bikes for children and adults at Les Cabannes or on the Plateau de Beille, for family outings on your own or with a guide! The equipment is recent and high-performance. You can also rent or buy a wide range of accessories to enhance your ride. Robin will repair and look after them. Good to know: during the ski season, ski passes are on sale. Toboggan and snowshoe rentals.

Yamaha Rent is the rental offer of the famous company Yamaha Motor. It will give you access to recent and well-maintained vehicles. The team of the Toulouse agency will be able to advise you as well as possible to find the vehicle adapted to your need. For the rental, you will simply have to book online and you will then be able to get the keys of your car. All you have to do is set off to discover the pink city and its surroundings to discover its vast heritage.

How do you convince even the most reluctant visitors that a guided tour can be fun? Well, by following Miss Grumpy's offbeat tours! Stéphanie Wiart, a professional tour guide and actress who studied at the Cours Florent, invites you into her burlesque world, tinged with English humor, to learn while having fun. She dissects local history and regional heritage on fun tours to be shared with the whole family, including the youngest siblings. With her quirky, clownish attitudes, the message is clear and interactive. A guaranteed good time, but above all, an unforgettable one. You'll never look at the Capitol in the same way again!

What better way to explore a hilly region than by electric bike? As soon as you arrive, leave your car behind and get on a bike that will be delivered directly to your place of stay. You can rent a bike from half a day to a week. A breakdown assistance is included in the contract in case of technical problems. A repair kit, a basket, a helmet, a lock and the good advice of the hirers will be provided with the bike. Let yourself be carried away by this new mode of transport adapted to all!

By car, here's how to get to the département:

From Paris: 680 km - 7h15. A20 (exit 56) to Figeac, then N140 (Brive-Méditerranée route) via Decazeville or A71 to Clermont-Ferrand, then A75 to Séverac.

From Lyon: 365 km - 4h30. A47 or N88 via Saint-Etienne, Le Puy and Mende or N9/A75.

From the South-West: A20 via Montauban to Caussade, then D926 via Caylus or A68/N88 via Albi and Carmaux, Albi D999, Saint-Affrique, Millau.

From Marseille: 346 km - 3h50. N109 or A9 then N9/A75 via Lodève.

ADA is the French leader in local car rental. The lessor offers the largest selection of passenger vehicles of major brands (Renault, Peugeot, Mercedes, etc.), available in a network of more than 480 branches. All models are available for all budgets: from the compact city car for two people for holidays to the minivan for long family stays, not to mention convertibles or 4x4s for adventure... Agencies are present in all major airports, stations, medium and large cities.

The Avis group has a car rental agency located directly in the Toulouse-Blagnac airport. Avis agents will advise and inform you on the choice of vehicle, customized options, accessories and insurance. From a simple one-day reservation to a multi-week rental, you can find the offer that will fit your stay. Avis offers a wide range of vehicles from economy to luxury. Avis is committed to many quality criteria.

The Occitanie region has taken over the public transport service in the department. It has named its service liO and you will see its new and comfortable red buses on the roads. The Hautes-Pyrénées has 8 lines, some of which serve neighbouring departments.

960 : Tarbes - Bagnères-de-Bigorre / La Mongie

961 : Tarbes - Mont-de-Marsan

962: Lourdes - Bagnères-de-Bigorre

963: Lannemezan - Saint-Lary

965: Tarbes - Lourdes - Gavarnie

967: Tarbes - Lannemezan

Here is someone who will not send you away because his job is to accompany you. And that, he knows how to do! Conviviality, security, supervision are words that he knows and practices with professionalism and talent. From a simple hike whatever the season, on foot or with snowshoes, to the climbing of vertiginous peaks, you can call on this mountain guide. He will take you in Ariège of course, but also in the Eastern Pyrenees, in Andorra but even further, in Morocco; or, why not, in Nepal during 22 days.

Jean Nadal loves the mountains and sports and he will be the perfect guide for you. He will accompany you, alone, in a group or with your family, and will advise you for experiences or discoveries in canyoning, hiking to the ponds or the Montcalm, hiking or mountain biking (adapted for the blind). In winter, Jean Nadal is also a ski instructor. Our supersportsman is of course qualified in all these disciplines. He will guide you in complete safety and will share his passion for the sensations and the mountains of the Ariège.

Foix is fortunate to have a superb multimodal station (combined use of several modes of transportation), thus reducing the use of the automobile. Pedestrian access facilitated, also for people with reduced mobility, covered bike lockers and bike attachments, bus stops with shelter, wooded parking of 260 spaces, charging station for electric vehicles, green and flowery spaces. The complex received the Orquasi trophy in 2017 (Regional Observatory of Infrastructure Service Quality).

Pamiers' small, recently renovated station welcomes nearly 350,000 passengers a year, making it the busiest station in the Ariège. It is served by Intercity trains from Paris to the Spanish border at Latour-de-Carole-Entveigt station (two hours from Pamiers), where you can board the characteristic Yellow Tourist Train. It is also home to the TER (regional express train) that connects it to Toulouse. It has a car park, a bicycle park and automatic machines for selling TER tickets when the ticket offices are closed.

Discover the landscapes of the Gers through its roads and paths, by bike! Located close to the Parc du Couloumé, Cyclomouv offers a range of bike rental options: for 2 hours, half a day, a day, several days or even several weeks. The range is extensive, from mountain bikes to road bikes, mountain bikes, with or without electric assistance... Our team of experts will advise you on the bike best suited to your needs and your outings. Practical: Cyclomouv delivers your bike directly to your vacation destination in the Gers!

The Pic Lumière mountain cableway is a must-see attraction in Saint-Lary-Soulan. It offers visitors an exceptional panoramic view of the region. You can also take in the scenery on a hike. In summer, the Pla d'Adet becomes a popular spot for downhill mountain biking, accessible by taking the cable car with your bike from the village. Hikers can also enjoy easy strolls with incredible views. For nature lovers, you can hike around the Néouvielle lakes or discover the Pineta valley. Finally, the town of Saint-Lary-Soulan also offers other activities and attractions, such as visiting the Ferme des Carlines or discovering the legend of Pyrène.

Specializing in the rental of custom-fitted vans, Va Vis Van Tournefeuille was born of Elodie and Benoît's passion for road trips and van fitting, after a year-long trip to New Zealand in 2017. Each van is uniquely designed to optimize space and offer unparalleled comfort, so that your road trip is a tailor-made adventure. Va Vis Van allows you to travel in a van designed especially for you, with customized fittings that will make your trip an unforgettable experience.

ART'TAXI TRANSPORTS is a cab and VTC company based in Montauban. Founded 7 years ago, it offers passenger transport services by cab. The company is managed by Mrs. Nathalie LAPERRIERE as President and Mr. Gilles LAPERRIERE as General Manager. For more information on rates and services, please contact the company directly.

Agri Planet is a travel agency located in Decazeville.

Toulouse-Blagnac airport has a car-sharing service called IODINES. Located in the P0 express parking lot, opposite the terminal, IODINES offers affordable car rentals to and from the airport. To exit the parking lot, simply insert the two parking tickets found in the car into the exit terminals, and the barriers will automatically lift. You can reserve a car in advance and have it delivered close to home or to the airport Dropzone. Rates are all-inclusive, with 60 km included for journeys of up to 24 hours.