Fontbruno Pass (880 m) – Pic de Nore loop from Castres

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Fontbruno Pass (880 m) – Pic de Nore loop from Castres

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Fontbruno Pass (880 m) – Pic de Nore loop from Castres

05:27

109km

1,770m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

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Start point

Train Station

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1.38 km

Castres

Highlight • Settlement

Birthplace of Jean Jaurès, Castres is one of the highlights of Tarn. Built on the banks of the Agoût, we discover very pretty colorful houses overlooking the quays, places of …

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25.6 km

Fontbruno Pass (880 m)

Highlight • Mountain Pass

One of the most beautiful climbs on this side of the Black Mountain. Perfect in summer because shaded.

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39.0 km

Col de Saint-Saraille

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Nice climb from Mazamet or Carcassonne with a very good coating. Watch out for traffic depending on the time of year.

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46.1 km

Église Saint-Sernin

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A small 13th century chapel

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59.2 km

Despite its low altitude (only 1,211 meters), the Pic de Nore, located in the Aude department and the highest point of the Montagne Noire, can experience extremely harsh weather conditions. You can't miss its imposing red and white television antenna.

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59.2 km

Ascent of Pic de Nore

Highlight (Segment) • Other

Ascent without difficulty to the village of Pradelle where the road rises more through the forest.

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81.3 km

Mazamet Footbridge

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Filigree suspension bridge that swings over the valley high above the river. Masterpiece of engineering. You hardly feel any vibration. Definitely worth seeing, especially since access is free. Be sure …

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89.0 km

Aiguefonde

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I let you discover this essential by pushing the door of this bakery. And I ask you to leave this must-have without any desire to own it, just admire it.

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109 km

End point

Train Station

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