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: October 30, 2025

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Parc naturel régional du Haut-Languedoc

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164 m

Saint-Pons-de-Thomières

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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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19.0 km

Riols

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The village of Riols, a small industrial centre specialising in draperies and woollens in the 19th century, is located on the greenway "Passa Païs". Places to discover: the Banasse bridge …

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22.1 km

Original bridge below the greenway

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22.9 km

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

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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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28.1 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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43.3 km

Fontfroide Pass (972 m)

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Congratulations, we can enjoy, there's space. The descent to the east is magnificent, there is a corner on the side of the road to admire the laces below. It really deserves.

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50.5 km

Col de la Bane

Mountain Pass

58.2 km

Col du Cabarétou

Mountain Pass

68.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

58.5 km

5.64 km

3.80 km

339 m

232 m

Surfaces

62.5 km

5.58 km

386 m

< 100 m

Elevation

Highest point (1,000 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

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Riols

Original bridge below the greenway

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View of the old railway bridge

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