The Canal du Midi – Malpas Tunnel loop from Quarante

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The Canal du Midi – Malpas Tunnel loop from Quarante

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The Canal du Midi – Malpas Tunnel loop from Quarante

03:33

46.4km

260m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. 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

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 22.0 km for 122 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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11.6 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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15.1 km

View of the Capestang collegiate church through the vineyards

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The Saint Etienne de Capestang collegiate church can be seen from everywhere. This Gothic monument from the end of the 13th century is atypical in its dimensions, accentuated by a non-existent nave

45 meters high for the bell tower that dominates the village

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21.8 km

Malpas Tunnel

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The Canal du Midi leads through a tunnel. Attention: this is not accessible; by bike or on foot you have to go through!

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22.0 km

Walkable tunnel

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Probably best to walk around - too narrow to pass even a pedestrian

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23.5 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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23.6 km

Colombiers: Church of Saint Sylvestre and Saint Colombe

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A wonderful old bridge over the Canal du Midi. Old villages, old buildings, all so well preserved and still in use. Where else can you find that these days?

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25.3 km

Etang de Montady viewpoint

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Above the Tunnel Malpas of the Canal du Midi, there is a viewpoint over the Étang de Montady in a small parking lot.

This is a Mediterranean lagoon that was drained in the Middle Ages by a radial drainage system. It lies between the municipalities of Montady and Colombiers, around 10 km west of Béziers. Because of its appearance, it is also called "Gateau du Roi" (King's Cake). (Wikipedia)

This shape is very easy to see from the viewpoint and the short detour from the Canal du Midi is well worth it.

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25.7 km

Poilhes - Chemin d' Enserunes - Canal de Midi

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Between Narbonne and Béziers, the Canal du Midi cycle path repeatedly leads in passages on single trails. When the weather is nice, it's a lot of fun to test your skills, especially with a fully packed trekking bike.
But a lot of attention is required, the path is mostly close to the water. The canal is sometimes in poor condition in the bank area, so that holes have been created in the way that have to be bypassed. So always be careful!

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46.4 km

End point

Bus stop

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