Malpas Tunnel – Colombiers loop from Montady

Routes

Bike touring routes & trails

Malpas Tunnel – Colombiers loop from Montady

Moderate

5.0

(2)

riders

Malpas Tunnel – Colombiers loop from Montady

00:57

13.8km

170m

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 5, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 8.80 km for 31 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

5.72 km

Etang de Montady viewpoint

Highlight • Lake

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 …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

7.12 km

Hillfort

Highlight • Other

7.37 km

Oppidum of Ensérune

Highlight • Other

This oppidum housed an ancient village dating from the 6th century BC. What surprises here is the incredible view of the Montady pond. This former artificial body of water is …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

7.39 km

View of the Étang de Montady

Highlight • Natural Monument

From the Ensérune plateau, the landscape opens widely onto the Montady plain and its Green Sun. This site was not chosen by chance: the oppidum occupied a dominant strategic position, …

Showing Translation

Tip by

8.81 km

Malpas Tunnel

Highlight • Monument

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

Translated by Google •

Tip by

10.5 km

Colombiers

Highlight • Settlement

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.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

10.7 km

Boule Court

Highlight • Structure

Playing boules is possible anytime and anywhere

Translated by Google •

Tip by

10.7 km

Colombiers: Church of Saint Sylvestre and Saint Colombe

Highlight • Other

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?

Translated by Google •

Tip by