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Banassac-Canilhac

Gorges du Tarn – La Malène loop from Banassac - La Canourgue

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France
Occitania
Mende
Banassac-Canilhac

Gorges du Tarn – La Malène loop from Banassac - La Canourgue

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Gorges du Tarn – La Malène loop from Banassac - La Canourgue

05:57

71.5km

1,480m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 24, 2025

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1.71 km

Banassac

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Banassac is a neighboring village of La Canourgue. The village actually bears the name of Banassac-Canilhac since it was recently attached to the neighboring town of Canilhac. The city center …

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22.1 km

Grand Lac

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Neither big nor a lake, but very beautiful building, more like a fortress

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36.0 km

La Caze Castle

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Has your dream always been to sleep in a castle? Subtle mix of medieval and renaissance residences The Château de la Caze makes this wish come true.

For more information see the following web page: chateaudelacaze.com

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36.0 km

Gorges du Tarn

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Gorge in the Cévennes with a depth of approx. 400 meters. There is a road that runs through it that is also well-used for cyclists and is really worth driving. …

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38.3 km

Hauterives village in peril

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Magnificent view and essential information about this village which can only be reached on foot or by boat.

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41.4 km

La Malène

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La Malène sits deep in the Gorges du Tarn. It's a great spot to grab a coffee or some food and sit on the riverside surrounded by the towering walls of the gorge.

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71.5 km

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Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

40.4 km

23.3 km

4.09 km

2.81 km

886 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

36.3 km

23.1 km

8.46 km

3.12 km

521 m

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