Canal du midi – Grand Bassin in Castelnaudary loop from Castelnaudary

Canal du midi – Grand Bassin in Castelnaudary loop from Castelnaudary

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Canal du midi – Grand Bassin in Castelnaudary loop from Castelnaudary

05:06

93.7km

210m

Gravel riding

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

Last updated: September 25, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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7.07 km

Roc Lock

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The Écluse du Roc was built around 1670 and is 57 km from Toulouse at 189 m above sea level.

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13.1 km

The Écluse de l'Océan is an architecturally beautifully built single-chamber lock. It marks the highest point of the Canal du Midi (Col de Naurouze or Seuil de Lauragais: the watershed between the Atlantic and the Mediterranean).

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13.4 km

Canal du midi

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The landscape is very beautiful, but unfortunately the cycle path here is no longer asphalted.
Luckily it was dry where I was at the moment, it must have rained a …

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23.8 km

Aqueduc des Voûtes

Lake

26.1 km

Pont-Canal de Gardouch

Lake

35.7 km

Canal du Midi (En Cassan -> Marbail)

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First part nice, later no longer rideable on a racing bike

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54.9 km

Grand Bassin in Castelnaudary

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The Grand Bassin in Castelnaudary is the largest open body of water along the Canal du Midi and covers approximately 7 hectares. Once a site of important economic activity, it …

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55.2 km

View of Castelnaudary

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Beautiful view of the small old town, here the Canal du Midi is a large basin.

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59.0 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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74.2 km

Canal du Midi

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excellent surface, few tree roots

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93.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

51.3 km

27.5 km

8.49 km

4.57 km

1.93 km

Surfaces

37.0 km

30.8 km

25.5 km

305 m

120 m

108 m

Elevation

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Highest point (190 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

Weather

Friday 16 October

18°C

14°C

32 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 21.0 km/h

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Comments

July 14, 2023,Lac de la Ganguise et canal du Midi.

Beginning of a journey of 5 days, 3 in panniers.
First day, in the Lauragais. Pedaling against the Autan wind is very refreshing, but quite tiring! As a reward, the fireworks of July 14 in Carcassonne from the campsite. Well it's far, but not too noisy!

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