Argent-Double Spillway – The Port of Somail loop from Paraza

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Argent-Double Spillway – The Port of Somail loop from Paraza

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Argent-Double Spillway – The Port of Somail loop from Paraza

11:16

153km

520m

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: October 8, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 118 km for 16 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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17.7 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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24.3 km

Canal du Midi Aqueduct

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L'Epanchoir de l'Argent Double, classified as a historic monument: started in 1677 and completed in 1694 according to Vauban's plans, it allows the canal to discharge its excess water.

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85.6 km

The Port of Somail

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The port of Somail was the place where the post boat stopped when it came from Toulouse. This hamlet has inspired many painters such as William Moulin or Jean-Noël Le …

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87.8 km

La Cesse Aqueduct

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Here is another canal bridge, that of La Cesse, at the intersection of the Canal du Midi. The two rivers cross without knowing each other, but the bridge offers magnificent …

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87.8 km

Canal Bridge

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One of the many structures of the canal du Midi. Suggestive canal bridge that allows the stream to be crossed.

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88.5 km

Junction of the Canal du Midi and the Canal de la Robine

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The Canal de Jonction branches off from the Canal du Midi near its canal bridge over the river "Cesse" and flows after about 5km and about 21 meters deeper into …

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107 km

The Canal du Midi

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From the bridge there is a beautiful view of the port of Capestang, located on the large reach of the Canal du Midi.

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118 km

Tunnel de Malpas

Lake

120 km

Colombiers

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This pretty village is located on the edge of the Canal du Midi, not far from Béziers. Its banks, its marina and its castle give it an atypical charm.

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153 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

98.9 km

37.3 km

6.91 km

5.08 km

3.66 km

1.55 km

Surfaces

62.5 km

46.2 km

39.3 km

4.67 km

617 m

232 m

Elevation

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Highest point (120 m)

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Weather

Friday 23 October

18°C

11°C

31 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

August 19, 2023,Carcassonne -> Béziers

I was speaking to a friend the other day about how this leg of my tour is almost too mellow. I do not feel that way after today. I left Carcasonne after fueling up with some really good pastries, heading up the hill to see the castle on my way out. A very kind woman took my picture at the …