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Old Bridge of Carcassonne – Count's Castle loop from Villarzel-Cabardès

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Old Bridge of Carcassonne – Count's Castle loop from Villarzel-Cabardès

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Old Bridge of Carcassonne – Count's Castle loop from Villarzel-Cabardès

02:53

41.9km

300m

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: April 26, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 22.5 km for 86 m

After 23.7 km for 231 m

After 24.0 km for 228 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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9.26 km

Refreshment bar on the banks of the Canal du Midi

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Nice place to visit and some great restaurants

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10.6 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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22.4 km

the past in the present

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22.7 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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22.9 km

Medieval City of Carcassonne

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The historic city of Carcassonne, unlike the rest, is definitely worth a visit. The best thing to do is to walk around on foot to see everything!

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24.0 km

Count's Castle

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The Count's Castle reached its peak in the 12th and 13th centuries AD. It then housed the Cathars. After the support of the Cathars, the castle was besieged in the …

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25.1 km

Viewpoint

29.6 km

Fresquel Lock

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The Fresquel lock is in reality a series of locks: a first double structure followed by a single one. There are therefore three pools, each with a separate guard house. …

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41.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.0 km

9.50 km

4.54 km

2.13 km

455 m

259 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

25.8 km

8.42 km

4.46 km

1.93 km

908 m

348 m

Elevation

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Highest point (190 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

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Thursday 21 May

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Old Bridge of Carcassonne – Count's Castle loop from Villarzel-Cabardès

Refreshment bar on the banks of the Canal du Midi

Canal du Midi between Trèbes and Carcassonne

the past in the present

Old Bridge of Carcassonne

Medieval City of Carcassonne

Count's Castle

Fresquel Lock

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