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

05:49

73.7km

150m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 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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21.6 km

Canal du Midi

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excellent surface, few tree roots

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32.0 km

Tréboul Lock No. 41

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Beautiful lock on the Canal du Midi.

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36.9 km

Vivier Lock

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The Vivier lock is actually a series of three locks, otherwise known as a ladder of locks. It was built in 1674, 68.7 kilometers from Toulouse and 154 meters above …

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40.4 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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59.6 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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59.8 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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73.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

51.1 km

7.45 km

7.20 km

4.65 km

3.24 km

179 m

Surfaces

40.3 km

26.2 km

6.85 km

324 m

150 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 2 November

13°C

4°C

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Expect light wind and shifting conditions.

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Comments

May 29, 2024,2mersT17 Castelnaudary nach Carcassonne

I was out and about at the end of May. The cycle path was almost completely repaired with coarse gravel, and the cyclists were able to find a middle lane. In smaller sections the holes were exposed again. In short: the route was strenuous to ride because it was slippery, especially when there was oncoming traffic. I had to stop …

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May 24, 2025,B2S 08 Castelnaudry to Carcassone 43km

It's worth a stop at this excellent watering hole, nice host great ambience, also a bike mechanic next door

June 16, 2025,Tappa 8 da Castelnaudary a Carcassone

Short stage to reach Carcassonne in the early afternoon to be able to visit it calmly.
Practically all on dirt, very very well maintained, wide roads, practically better than many stretches of asphalt found in the central stages of the route.
The campsite of the city of Carcassonne is very beautiful and well maintained, a little expensive for a tent …

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