ポワレのおすすめMTBライド

With its tree-lined squares, fountains, and narrow streets, Capestang is a lively village with a typical Mediterranean atmosphere. The village is located just twenty kilometers from the sea. Who would suspect, passing through, that its fate was long linked to the harvesting of sea salt? Indeed, the pond that gave it its name, "Lou Cap de l'estang" (meaning "the head of the pond"), brought wealth to the town around the 14th century. Largely dried up today, it is reborn with the rains and floods, creating a protected wetland landscape classified as a Natura 2000 site, where various species of birds and flamingos come to nest. Thanks to its salt marshes, its fertile land, and its geographical location at the crossroads of trade routes, Capestang experienced its golden age in the Middle Ages. From this rich historical past remain unique monuments that make Capestang such a singular city, where life is good.

Beautiful route, but you'll need plenty of repair kit. We've had flats every day for the past four days. Always small thorns.

Always nice.

To do

super very well indicated

Stone by stone, that was craftsmanship at its finest

Great section, you should at least have a trekking bike. You ride along the Canal du Midi. Later the cycle path leads into a reed forest that is now very well maintained. Be careful at the end, there is a sharp right turn with no visibility and after 5m it goes up a 1.5m high hill. If you have a high gear it will be difficult to get up there, risk of falling. Otherwise, have fun. Greetings Marcus

The French are now really doing something for bike paths, the single trail has been cleared since last year and will continue to be maintained. You can now see cyclists from a distance, a few years ago it was so overgrown that suddenly one would be standing in front of you. Have fun riding. Best wishes Marcus