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Montpellier
Pignan

Col du Vent (703 m) – 11th-century Saracen Tower loop from Pignan

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Bike touring routes & trails
France
Occitania
Montpellier
Pignan

Col du Vent (703 m) – 11th-century Saracen Tower loop from Pignan

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Col du Vent (703 m) – 11th-century Saracen Tower loop from Pignan

05:32

82.3km

1,280m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: November 1, 2025

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Parc naturel régional des Grands Causses

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4.37 km

Castelas Archaeological Site

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Major archaeological site in the Montpellier region. Very accessible site (open).

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2

11.2 km

Saint-Paul-et-Valmalle Fountain

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For wetting the cap only. Non-drinkable water.

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30.6 km

Street

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4

32.8 km

Drinking water in Arboras

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along the road, a tap and a welcome square before the ascent of the col du vent or... after the descent :)

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34.2 km

Vineyard at the Foot of Larzac

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A small wild corner at the foot of Larzac

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6

38.1 km

Stop for photos, the place is beautiful and offers incredible views.

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41.6 km

Col du Vent (703 m)

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Very beautiful view of the Lodévois and even the Monts d'Orb on one side of the pass, then passage through the very different Caussenard landscape on the other side.

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59.7 km

11th-century Saracen Tower

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This 18m high military structure, listed as a historical monument, very well restored dominates the city and attracts the winter light. The calm park which surrounds it offers shade and …

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82.3 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

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72.5 km

6.22 km

3.15 km

383 m

Surfaces

73.7 km

6.64 km

1.59 km

253 m

< 100 m

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