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Canal du Midi Bridge – Paraza canal bridge loop from Sallèles-d'Aude

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Canal du Midi Bridge – Paraza canal bridge loop from Sallèles-d'Aude

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Canal du Midi Bridge – Paraza canal bridge loop from Sallèles-d'Aude

07:50

113km

280m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 10, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.04 km

Pont-Canal de Cesse

Lake

32.6 km

Argent-Double aqueduct and spillway

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This structure, born from the recommendations made by Vauban to improve the Canal du Midi, was built in 1693. It is one of the most original structures on the Canal du Midi with its eleven-arched bridge. The function of this structure is to evacuate excess water from the canal to the Argent-Double River.

This evacuation is done in two ways. The first is by evacuating surface water by means of a spillway (overflow system) at the point where the bank is lowest at the level of the arches of the structure. The water that spills then falls in a cascade to the Argent-Double River below. After the surface water has been evacuated, the second means of evacuation of the structure is the spillway itself, that is to say, a bottom valve, which allows, with the action of man, to evacuate the water through the bottom. During maintenance work carried out in winter, this reach (portion between two locks) is emptied by this means.

A passage on the arches is built in order to maintain a "dry" continuity for the towing horses and avoid the slippery and perilous passage that this spillway presented. (Text from: La Redorte
and works of the Argent-Double)

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42.8 km

Viewpoint

43.8 km

View of Marseillette pond

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Beautiful walk along the Canal du Midi with a view of the pond and the domain of Saint Gabriel, producer of wine and rice.

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56.5 km

Pont-Canal de l'Orbiel

Lake

73.2 km

Écluse de l'Aiguille

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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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Canal du Midi Bridge

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Cycle paths and small trails often lead along the Canal de Midi, which can also be mastered with a normal bicycle. However, an MTB offers more comfort.

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92.6 km

Lac des Aiguilles / Argens-Minervois

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99.7 km

Paraza canal bridge

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The Répudre canal bridge is a canal bridge built between 1676 and 1680 by Pierre-Paul Riquet on the Canal du Midi to allow him to span the Répudre stream, in Paraza in the Aude.

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Canal du Midi near Ventenac-en-Minervois

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As you cycle along the Canal du Midi near Ventenac-en-Minervois, you’ll discover history, nature and vineyard landscapes. The towpath is relatively flat, making it ideal for a leisurely stroll or a warm-up before taking on the more rugged trails of the region. You’ll pass through peaceful countryside, shaded by the iconic plane trees that line the canal. Be sure to stop at the Château de Ventenac, visible from the trail, where you can learn about the region’s rich winemaking tradition.

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113 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

92.5 km

8.92 km

6.59 km

3.77 km

1.63 km

138 m

Surfaces

51.7 km

27.4 km

17.3 km

12.5 km

3.89 km

657 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 8 July

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Canal du Midi Bridge – Paraza canal bridge loop from Sallèles-d'Aude

Argent-Double aqueduct and spillway

View of Marseillette pond

Écluse de l'Aiguille

Canal du Midi Bridge

Lac des Aiguilles / Argens-Minervois

Paraza canal bridge

Canal du Midi near Ventenac-en-Minervois

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