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Voie verte PassaPaïs – Fontfroide Pass loop from Saint-Pons-de-Thomières

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Voie verte PassaPaïs – Fontfroide Pass loop from Saint-Pons-de-Thomières

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Voie verte PassaPaïs – Fontfroide Pass loop from Saint-Pons-de-Thomières

03:58

55.1km

1,160m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 25, 2026

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Parc naturel régional du Haut-Languedoc

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2.73 km

Riols

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The village of Riols, a small industrial center specializing in draperies and woolens in the 19th century, is located on the "Passa Païs" greenway. Points of interest include the Banasse …

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5.84 km

Original bridge below the greenway

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6.67 km

Passa Païs Greenway, from Prémian to Saint Etienne d'Albagnan

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

On Passa Païs, linger for a few moments at a tower, topped with a cross, and continue to Saint-Etienne d’Albagnan. Option: as soon as you enter Prémian, go down to …

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13.3 km

View of the old railway bridge

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From here we appreciate the viaduct that crosses the Jaur gorge. It's amazing how this work of engineering blends into a lush green setting!

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13.4 km

Voie verte PassaPaïs

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This railway cycle path is wonderful to ride and leads through beautiful countryside with lots of forest. Numerous bridges ensure that the ascent or descent is always gradual.

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15.4 km

View of the Jaur River

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Another of the numerous bridges with a beautiful view. This one overlooks the waters of the Jaur.

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23.2 km

Col du Poirier

Mountain Pass

28.5 km

Fontfroide Pass

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A pretty cycling pass with a little Alpine character which is done in a loop from Lamalou or Saint Pons.
A few passages at 10%, with little traffic.

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33.7 km

Col du Triby

Mountain Pass

53.7 km

Nicknamed the “city of marble”, Saint-Pons-de-Thomières is surrounded by quarries whose stone today adorns every corner of the town, such as the baroque choir of the cathedral. A walk is essential to discover the source of the Jar!

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55.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

37.6 km

6.67 km

6.27 km

3.89 km

381 m

380 m

Surfaces

46.5 km

6.57 km

1.12 km

898 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,000 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

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Tuesday 1 September

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Voie verte PassaPaïs – Fontfroide Pass loop from Saint-Pons-de-Thomières

Riols

Original bridge below the greenway

Passa Païs Greenway, from Prémian to Saint Etienne d'Albagnan

View of the old railway bridge

Voie verte PassaPaïs

View of the Jaur River

Fontfroide Pass

Saint-Pons-de-Thomières

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