The Canal du Midi – Malpas Tunnel loop from Montady

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The Canal du Midi – Malpas Tunnel loop from Montady

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The Canal du Midi – Malpas Tunnel loop from Montady

02:01

25.2km

130m

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 26, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 17.5 km for 253 m

After 19.2 km for 214 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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6.53 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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10.1 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

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14.6 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 …

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16.8 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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16.9 km

Walkable tunnel

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

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17.3 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 …

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19.0 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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19.1 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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