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One of the many tunnels that punctuate the PassaPaïs greenway, allowing easy crossing of the territory by bicycle.

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Another of the numerous bridges with a beautiful view. This one overlooks the waters of the Jaur.

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Here there is a steep ascent and a steep descent, because the path no longer follows the railway line, up to 10%

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Snack and water point

nice camping site near to the river

The village of Riols, a small industrial center specializing in draperies and woolens in the 19th century, is located on the "Passa Païs" greenway. Points of interest include the Banasse bridge over the Jaur river, the Church of Saint Peter and Paul, and its main thoroughfare, Rue Basse.

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The town of Riols is located between Saint Pons de Thomières and Olargues, on the Passa Païs greenway. On either side of the Jaur valley, from Lake Vesoles to the former 19th-century Ardouane Abbey, this very large town has many hiking trails leading to the Monts du Somail. The magnificent Banasse bridge over the Jaur, as well as the Saint-Pierre-et-Paul church and the layout of Rue Basse, the main artery, bear witness to the prosperity of the textile industry, particularly drapery, from the 16th century. From the village, a small road leads to the Cabarétou pass, a real challenge for sporty cyclists. The Passa Païs Greenway invites fans of gentle journeys to daydream... The Notre-Dame-de-Trédos chapel, as emblematic as it is majestic, is worth the hike or bike ride leading to its doors. Our tips for starting your bike, walking, trail rides... in Riols: - The Place du Foirail car park is ideal if you are using your vehicle to get to the start. It is located on the right bank of the Jaur, south of the village. - Riols is served by LIO / Hérault Transport bus lines 682 and 685: https://plan.lio-occitanie.fr/fr/horaires/Riols/arret/RIOLS%20-%20CENTRE/LIO:1002511 - During the summer, from the beginning of July to the end of September, between Saint Pons de Thomières and Bédarieux, the buses on line 682 are equipped with racks allowing the transport of 6 bikes. A telephone reservation service is set up (09 72 57 44 45). A little bit of history: The history of Riols is linked to that of Saint-Pons-de-Thomières: in 936, the founding act of the abbey mentions the donation made to the monastery by Raymond Pons, Count of Toulouse, of the lands of Tarbouriech, Coumayres, Condades, Cassillac and Rieulets. In 940, the Archbishop of Narbonne gave the churches of Saint-Pierre-de-Riols and Notre-Dame-de-Tredos to the Abbot of Saint-Pons. In 1318, when the diocese of Saint-Pons was created, the Abbot became bishop and the monks formed the chapter of the cathedral. The income of the abbey was then separated: in Riols, the chapter retained the seigneurial rights over the lands of Garrigues, while the bishop retained the rest of the seigneury. During the Revolution, the rare possessions of the clergy and emigrants were sold. In the 19th century, Riols, with more than 2,000 inhabitants, became a small industrial center, with more than a dozen clothiers and wool mills.

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Very pleasant section of track and varied landscapes.

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The linguistic proximity of the "Pont Eiffel", which spans the river Jaur here at Olargues, and the low mountain range "Eifel" in the far west of Germany is no coincidence: The family of the designer - whose world-famous tower of Paris (named after its builder) is probably known to everyone - has German roots. The ancestors of the Eiffel Tower builder Gustave EIFFEL come from the Eifel town of Marmagen (in the Euskirchen district, North Rhine-Westphalia). The village square there - if you are interested, see the following hiking highlight https://www.komoot.com/de-de/highlight/1830307 - is named after him.

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One of the most beautiful villages in France, and not for nothing!!!

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The Col de Fontfroide marks the break in the Haut-Languedoc plateaus with diving in the Jaur valley in Olargues.

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The view of the heights of Fontfroide is magnificent, and the Salvetat is just as magnificent, a route with a bit of D+ but it is well worth it.

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The Col de Fontfroide is more demanding on the second part, as for the tour of the Lac de la Salvetat, no major difficulty, some small bumps in the ass, but in a breathtaking setting as the lake offers such a lovely spectacle under the sun. Bring something to hydrate because in hot weather, the temperature can quickly rise, but the lake is not far away to cool off.

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The view of Olargues is truly magnificent.

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This charming medieval village is located between Mazamet and Bédarieux. Its emblematic Devil's Bridge, its small streets and its views of the Montagne Noire are worth a detour.

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Impressive old-time steel construction. Worth a close look!

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Many old railway bridges allow easy cycling along the "Voie Verte". Many with stylish railings with a patina of decades.

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Superb green cycle path

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Absolutely magnificent descent from the Col de Fontfroide.

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Congratulations, we can enjoy, there's space. The descent to the east is magnificent, there is a corner on the side of the road to admire the laces below. It really deserves.

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