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Grand Bassin in Castelnaudary – Saint-Papoul Abbey loop from Castelnaudary

Grand Bassin in Castelnaudary – Saint-Papoul Abbey loop from Castelnaudary

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Grand Bassin in Castelnaudary – Saint-Papoul Abbey loop from Castelnaudary

02:22

44.0km

690m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 9, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Parc naturel régional du Haut-Languedoc

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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556 m

The Grand Bassin in Castelnaudary is the largest open body of water along the Canal du Midi and covers approximately 7 hectares. Once a site of important economic activity, it now serves as a tourist port. It also serves as a water reserve for the 4 Saint-Roche locks at the exit of the basin. (Wikipedia)

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1.04 km

Port

Highlight • Other

21.1 km

Malamort ascent

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Beautiful little winding road in the shade.

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34.1 km

Saint-Papoul Abbey

Highlight • Religious Site

Worth seeing monastery, nice forecourt. Small info with ticket office for entry and other things.
More information: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abtei_Saint-Papoul?wprov=sfla1

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43.4 km

View of Castelnaudary

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Beautiful view of the small old town, here the Canal du Midi is a large basin.

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44.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

42.2 km

1.24 km

303 m

173 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

29.4 km

14.5 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (620 m)

Lowest point (150 m)

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Wednesday 8 July

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