Old Bridge of Carcassonne – Canal du Midi loop from Ventenac-Cabardès

Old Bridge of Carcassonne – Canal du Midi loop from Ventenac-Cabardès

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Old Bridge of Carcassonne – Canal du Midi loop from Ventenac-Cabardès

03:09

50.2km

480m

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 23, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 38.3 km for 95 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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9.36 km

Canal du Midi between Trèbes and Carcassonne

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

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16.5 km

Orbiel Aqueduct

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Located at the intersection of the Canal du Midi and the Orbiel, the Orbiel canal bridge allows the crossing of the two streams of water. A truly remarkable work of engineering!

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22.7 km

Lake Cavayère

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Wonderful excursion destination from Carcassonne. Must not be MTB, but road bike is by no means in it!

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35.3 km

View of the Cité de Carcassonne

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Breathtaking view of the medieval city still inhabited which has 52 towers and 2 concentric enclosures which total 3km of ramparts!

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39.5 km

Carcassonne

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Unique part of the city in the shape of a castle

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39.6 km

Old Bridge of Carcassonne

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The oldest document concerning the bridge dates back to 1184. Roger Trencavel authorized the inhabitants of the city to build a new bridge on the condition that they covered the …

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39.7 km

Carcassonne City Center

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One of the most beautiful inner cities with the wonderful citadel.

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42.6 km

Canal du Midi

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Nice singletrack along the Canal du Midi in Carcassonne

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50.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.8 km

14.8 km

10.1 km

2.55 km

1.73 km

1.21 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

20.1 km

14.5 km

13.6 km

1.07 km

839 m

112 m

Elevation

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Highest point (250 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

Weather

Wednesday 21 October

17°C

7°C

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Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

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Comments

August 17, 2023,le chemin pastorale c'est chaud

Route proposed by Komoot that I partly followed. FYI the entire ascent of the pastoral path is impassable by bike, too hilly. We carry the bike, with my gravel it's fine, but it's impossible on an E mountain bike.

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