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Canal du Midi – Fresquel Lock loop from Malves-en-Minervois

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Canal du Midi – Fresquel Lock loop from Malves-en-Minervois

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4.4

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Canal du Midi – Fresquel Lock loop from Malves-en-Minervois

09:50

124km

500m

Cycling

Hard bike 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: July 24, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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14.3 km

Canal du Midi

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Nice singletrack along the Canal du Midi in Carcassonne

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55.1 km

Fresquel Lock

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The Fresquel lock is in reality a series of locks: a first double structure followed by a single one. There are therefore three pools, each with a separate guard house. …

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55.9 km

Canal du Midi between Trèbes and Carcassonne

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Nice and navigable stretch of canal, much easier than around Béziers. Very picturesque.

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63.1 km

Pont-Canal de l'Orbiel

Lake

64.5 km

Trèbes Triple Locks

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Magnificent one of the highest on the canal

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71.8 km

Canal du Midi at Marseillette

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I'm following up on Paul's comment:
Yes, the canal is a great immersion in history and the region
However, don't hesitate to make a few forays outside the canal... we …

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80.1 km

Argent-Double Spillway

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The Argent-Double spillway regulates the water level in the canal. It is a real work of art that deserves a stop to take a good look at its architecture and its environment!

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93.2 km

Canal du Midi, other vegetation

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very smooth

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124 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

58.9 km

40.4 km

11.9 km

6.84 km

6.01 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

68.3 km

41.6 km

8.29 km

4.16 km

1.10 km

618 m

Elevation

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Highest point (190 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

Friday 24 July

29°C

19°C

91 %

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Max wind speed: 25.0 km/h

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Comments

May 26, 2024,Von Castelnaudary nach Homps - Tag 6

Today we continued towards the sea. This time with lots of experiences. Two flat tires, had to push the last 5 km (because the spare tube broke and didn't help) and the fortress of Carcassonne. Very impressive.

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Canal du Midi – Fresquel Lock loop from Malves-en-Minervois

Canal du Midi

Fresquel Lock

Canal du Midi between Trèbes and Carcassonne

Trèbes Triple Locks

Canal du Midi at Marseillette

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