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Canal du Midi

Canal du Midi

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Canal du Midi

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Location: Vias, Béziers, Occitania, France

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1. Canal du Midi – Libron Works loop from Vias

48.9km

02:56

100m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Portiragnes lock – Canal du Midi loop from Vias

81.2km

05:05

250m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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3. Along the Canal du Midi – Canal du Midi loop from Portiragnes

45.1km

03:05

60m

Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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Martin Schreiner

September 5, 2022

You can cycle almost endlessly along the Canal Du Midi, partly on gravel roads and dirt, which is not recommended after rain, and often on asphalt.

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BikepackingFrance

April 27, 2023

The Canal du Midi is a navigable canal that connects the city of Toulouse to the city of Sète, on the Mediterranean. It was built between 1666 and 1681 by the engineer Pierre-Paul Riquet to facilitate the transport of goods between the two cities.

The canal passes through many beautiful landscapes including vineyards, sunflower fields and forests. It is lined with plane trees and towpaths that offer visitors the opportunity to walk, cycle or sail on the water.

The Canal du Midi is also known for its locks, bridges and tunnels. It has about 60 locks, each allowing to cross a level difference between two sections of the canal. Bridges are also a notable feature of the canal, with the famous Pont-Canal de Cesse, which crosses the River Cesse, and the Pont-Canal d'Orb, which crosses the River Orb.

The canal has become a popular tourist destination, with many cruise ships offering trips along its banks. The towns and villages along the canal also offer many tourist attractions, including museums, churches and local markets.

The Canal du Midi has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1996 and is a must-see destination for anyone visiting the Toulouse region and the south of France.

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Jürgen 🍦🫏

November 11, 2019

If you are in the area by bike, you definitely have to drive a few kilometers along the canals.

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Location: Vias, Béziers, Occitania, France

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Canal du Midi

1. Canal du Midi – Libron Works loop from Vias

2. Portiragnes lock – Canal du Midi loop from Vias

3. Along the Canal du Midi – Canal du Midi loop from Portiragnes

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