Canal du Midi near Vias – Along the Canal du Midi loop from Bicentenaire

Canal du Midi near Vias – Along the Canal du Midi loop from Bicentenaire

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Canal du Midi near Vias – Along the Canal du Midi loop from Bicentenaire

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38.5km

60m

Gravel riding

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

Last updated: October 1, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.12 km

Chemin de terre

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Dirt road which also offers itself as an alternative to the parallel running road

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5.39 km

Libron Works on the Canal du Midi

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This remarkable structure composed of mobile aqueducts allows boats navigating the Canal du Midi to cross the small river Libron. Created in 1855 by Urbain Maguès, an engineer also responsible for the bridge-canal of Béziers.

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5.84 km

Canal du Midi near Vias

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Near Vias, the Canal du Midi is bordered by a gravel path suitable for mountain biking and gravel biking. Vineyards and plane trees enrich the landscape. A pleasant stretch for a bike ride.

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9.94 km

Along the Canal du Midi

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This part of the route is very difficult to ride on the bike, but it is very picturesque and rewarding to drive. I would not drive if it rained or rained recently - then the track is very slippery

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10.0 km

Old Bridge Over the Canal du Midi

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It is nicknamed the "Bridge of Three Eyes". Three openings designed within the logic of the Canal du Midi: navigation, water drainage, and continuity of local circulation. A work from …

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23.3 km

Passage du Viala

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Viala ford on the Libron

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23.4 km

Path along the creek bed

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Can become an adventurous path here 😉 see pictures.
Greetings Marcus

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25.5 km

Shaded Woodland Path

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This shady spot is welcome after a good period spent in the sun. Be careful though, after a period of rain or watering of the adjacent fields, some sections become muddy.

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