The tunnels of Véloroute 81 – Foix–Saint-Girons Greenway loop from Sabarat

The tunnels of Véloroute 81 – Foix–Saint-Girons Greenway loop from Sabarat

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The tunnels of Véloroute 81 – Foix–Saint-Girons Greenway loop from Sabarat

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137km

1,350m

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: October 9, 2026

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Parc naturel régional des Pyrénées ariégeoises

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20.0 km

The tunnels of Véloroute 81

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This magnificent 44-kilometre greenway has been developed between Saint-Girons and Foix, replacing an old railway line. It has many tunnels which have the particularity of being equipped with motion detectors.

You will therefore be enlightened as you progress underground.

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29.0 km

Piémont Pyrénéen Greenway (V81)

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The V81 is particularly pleasant, and particularly between Saint-Girons and Foix where it is often shaded, its tunnels are lit as hikers pass by. And although it can sometimes be …

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42.0 km

Foix–Saint-Girons Greenway

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Very scenic, but overall a poor surface.
Too bad, with a better surface the Bahntrassenradweg would have a lot of potential.
More information: af3v.org/les-voies-vertes/voies/279-search_tag and fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ligne_de_Foix_%C3%A0_Saint-Girons?wprov=sfla1

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63.4 km

Voie Verte Between Foix and Saint-Girons

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View from the Bahntrassenradweg on the foothills of the Pyrenees.

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65.7 km

Old Baulou Station

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Nice old small train station, unfortunately private and no use for the Bahntrassenradweg.
More information: af3v.org/les-voies-vertes/voies/279-search_tag and fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ligne_de_Foix_%C3%A0_Saint-Girons?wprov=sfla1

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69.0 km

Greenway of the Ariège Pyrenees

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A classic track cycle path with a fairly good gravel surface

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71.7 km

Viaduct with Scenic View

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Trailhoulet du Vernajoul 10.5 kms

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71.7 km

Vernajoul Viaduct Greenway

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Very nice viaduct, but from here there is no view of Foix and the castle.
The interface is not good either.
More information: af3v.org/les-voies-vertes/voies/279-search_tag and fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ligne_de_Foix_%C3%A0_Saint-Girons?wprov=sfla1

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114 km

Château fortifié

Castle

137 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

69.2 km

57.0 km

5.47 km

3.13 km

2.14 km

537 m

Surfaces

57.4 km

46.8 km

15.5 km

14.6 km

3.19 km

Elevation

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Friday 23 October

17°C

8°C

16 %

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The tunnels of Véloroute 81 – Foix–Saint-Girons Greenway loop from Sabarat

The tunnels of Véloroute 81

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Foix–Saint-Girons Greenway

Voie Verte Between Foix and Saint-Girons

Old Baulou Station

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