Fontfroide Pass – View of Olargues Village loop from Hérépian

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Occitania

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Villemagne-L'Argentière

Fontfroide Pass – View of Olargues Village loop from Hérépian

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4.5

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Fontfroide Pass – View of Olargues Village loop from Hérépian

05:29

77.6km

1,500m

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 24, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Parc naturel régional du Haut-Languedoc

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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13.3 km

Col de la Pierre Plantée

Mountain Pass

28.0 km

L'Espinouse Pass (1,124 m)

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The quiet pass road is very easy to drive.

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44.7 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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46.4 km

vision

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This wide turn reveals a superb panorama of the mountain. In the foreground, the D14 winds up the slope with beautifully drawn switchbacks. Further on, several characteristic reliefs of the …

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50.0 km

Col du Poirier

Mountain Pass

57.8 km

View of Olargues Village

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This charming medieval village is located between Mazamet and Bédarieux. Its emblematic Devil's Bridge, its small streets and its views of the Montagne Noire are worth a detour.

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58.1 km

Pont Typ Eifel Olargues Voie Verte Mazamet-Bédarieux

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Beautiful view of Olargues and bridge in very good condition.

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65.5 km

View of the Vineyards and Hills of Parc Naturel Régional du Haut-Languedoc

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67.2 km

Bridge

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77.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

38.1 km

33.9 km

2.15 km

2.11 km

1.46 km

Surfaces

40.7 km

16.5 km

15.9 km

4.02 km

681 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,120 m)

Lowest point (150 m)

Weather

Monday 19 October

16°C

12°C

60 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 24.0 km/h

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Comments

August 14, 2025,Gravel 63 km - Espinouse Olargues

- Shaded route recommended for the summer season
- Watch out for the small barrier at the end of the trail around 37.2 km (Ventouse)
- Slight route change recommended: stay on the D14 from Col du Poirier to Olargues.
Enjoy!

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