Canal du Midi – Canal du Midi loop from Carcassonne

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Canal du Midi – Canal du Midi loop from Carcassonne

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Canal du Midi – Canal du Midi loop from Carcassonne

03:48

66.2km

130m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.33 km

Canal du Midi

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Nice singletrack along the Canal du Midi in Carcassonne

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19.3 km

The Béteille lock was built in 1674. It is a single-chamber structure that regulates the waters of the Canal du Midi. 85.9 kilometers from Toulouse, it dominates the continuation of the river at an altitude of 123 meters.

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21.3 km

Canal du Midi

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excellent surface, few tree roots

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31.7 km

Tréboul Lock No. 41

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Beautiful lock on the Canal du Midi.

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33.1 km

Criminal lock

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Despite its ominous name, this lock is quite magnificent. Built around 1674, this single-chamber lock sits 137 meters above sea level.

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52.0 km

Les Moulins du Pont

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The Canal du Midi, formerly Canal Royal, is a 17th-century technical feat designed by Pierre-Paul Riquet to connect the Atlantic to the Mediterranean. Today, it is above all a place for relaxation and discovery, where heritage, nature, and conviviality blend.

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52.2 km

Canal du Midi Stone Marker

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This stone stele reminds us that we are cycling on the canal du Midi, a beautiful cycle route from Sete to Toulouse.

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59.2 km

Lalande lock

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The Lalande lock is a double lock on the Canal du Midi located in the commune of Carcassonne.

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66.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

49.2 km

5.88 km

4.77 km

4.52 km

1.83 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

41.0 km

19.4 km

4.25 km

1.38 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 1 November

16°C

6°C

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Expect light wind and shifting conditions.

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Comments

May 18, 2022,Toulouse/Agde Canal_Midi, Jour 2 (Castelnaudary / Trèbes)

Often narrow and bumpy path, so not easy to go fast

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March 20, 2022,Südfrankreich Tag 2 - Von Mas-Saintes-Puelles am Canal Du Midi nach Carcassonne

Permanent headwind again today, with up to 42 knots. That means storm. Branches are torn off, minor damage to buildings possible. In Düsseldorf, the cycle paths would be closed. No one cares here. ;-) On the entire route there was not a single possibility of catering on the cycle path. Off-season stop. I thought I was on vacation. Not even …

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