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Canal du Midi
Hiking
4.9
(67)
Cycling
4.2
(10)
Mountain biking
5.0
(9)
Gravel riding
5.0
(7)
Running
5.0
(2)
Road cycling
(1)
Tips
May 11, 2026
Gravel riding
This is a typical area of the landscapes of the Languedoc coastal strip.
Indeed, from this lock, the canal surface is at an altitude of only 1 meter above sea level. It runs along wetlands of former salt ponds (la grande Maïre), where one encounters rich fauna and flora (bulls, horses, waders, amphibians, reeds...) and some pine groves.
These places are conducive to the establishment of numerous campsites.
September 7, 2026
Mountain biking
For me, the Canal du Midi is now an integral part of Southern France. 🇫🇷🌿 Whether around Vias, Portiragnes, Cers, or further towards Béziers – when cycling, you'll repeatedly encounter this beautiful canal.
It was built in the 17th century and connects Toulouse with the Mediterranean Sea over approximately 240 kilometers. Together with other waterways, it created a connection between the Atlantic and the Mediterranean. Since 1996, the Canal du Midi has been a UNESCO World Heritage site.
May 11, 2026
Gravel riding
Built on the right bank, on the towpath side, these spillways are for some surmounted by arcades allowing the dry passage of the horse teams that towed the boats until the beginning of the 20th century.
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31
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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.
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