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Ventenac-Cabardès

Canal du Midi – Fresquel Lock loop from Ventenac-Cabardès

Ventenac-Cabardès

Canal du Midi – Fresquel Lock loop from Ventenac-Cabardès

Hard

4.3

(3)

41

riders

Canal du Midi – Fresquel Lock loop from Ventenac-Cabardès

08:19

142km

390m

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: August 25, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

1

15.7 km

Canal du Midi

Highlight • Other

excellent surface, few tree roots

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34.6 km

Grand Bassin

Lake

3

41.8 km

Criminal lock

Highlight • Religious Site

Despite its ominous name, this lock is quite magnificent. Built around 1674, this single-chamber lock sits 137 meters above sea level.

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4

72.5 km

Canal du Midi

Highlight • Other

Nice singletrack along the Canal du Midi in Carcassonne

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5

78.5 km

Fresquel Lock

Highlight • Monument

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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86.4 km

Pont-Canal de l'Orbiel

Lake

7

87.8 km

Trèbes Triple Locks

Highlight • Structure

Magnificent one of the highest on the canal

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8

103 km

Écluse de l'Aiguille

Highlight • Other

At the Aiguille lock, there are a number of statues made by the lock keeper himself in his spare time. Take a picture with these characters watching the passers-by!

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111 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

10

116 km

Canal du Midi at Marseillette

Highlight • River

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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125 km

Canal du Midi between Trèbes and Carcassonne

Highlight (Segment) • Other

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

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142 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

99.2 km

13.6 km

11.2 km

10.2 km

6.58 km

1.16 km

Surfaces

75.0 km

41.1 km

15.9 km

7.85 km

1.59 km

476 m

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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