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Olargues Railway Bridge – Fontfroide Pass loop from Mons

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Olargues Railway Bridge – Fontfroide Pass loop from Mons

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Olargues Railway Bridge – Fontfroide Pass loop from Mons

04:38

64.8km

1,300m

Cycling

Hard bike 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: June 19, 2026

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Parc naturel régional du Haut-Languedoc

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3.73 km

Olargues Railway Bridge

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Inaugurated on November 18, 1889, it was originally an Eiffel-type railway bridge. It now supports the greenway crossing Haut-Languedoc, Passa Païs, from Mazamet to Bédarieux (76 kilometres).

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12.0 km

Col du Poirier

Mountain Pass

17.2 km

Fontfroide Pass

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A pretty cycling pass with a little Alpine character which is done in a loop from Lamalou or Saint Pons.
A few passages at 10%, with little traffic.

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24.5 km

Col de la Bane

Mountain Pass

29.9 km

Lake Vésoles

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Nestled in the mountains of Haut-Languedoc, the Vézoles lake is a dam lake. Built in the mid-20th century for hydroelectric production, it retains the waters of the upper Agout valley …

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46.9 km

Riols

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The village of Riols, a small industrial center specializing in draperies and woolens in the 19th century, is located on the "Passa Païs" greenway. Points of interest include the Banasse …

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50.0 km

Original bridge below the greenway

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50.9 km

Passa Païs Greenway, from Prémian to Saint Etienne d'Albagnan

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On Passa Païs, linger for a few moments at a tower, topped with a cross, and continue to Saint-Etienne d’Albagnan. Option: as soon as you enter Prémian, go down to …

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58.2 km

View of the Jaur River

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Another of the numerous bridges with a beautiful view. This one overlooks the waters of the Jaur.

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60.8 km

View of Olargues Village

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This charming medieval village is located between Mazamet and Bédarieux. Its emblematic Devil's Bridge, its small streets and its views of the Montagne Noire are worth a detour.

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64.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

39.8 km

13.2 km

6.26 km

2.92 km

2.19 km

423 m

111 m

Surfaces

51.0 km

13.1 km

541 m

158 m

109 m

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Olargues Railway Bridge – Fontfroide Pass loop from Mons

Olargues Railway Bridge

Fontfroide Pass

Lake Vésoles

Riols

Original bridge below the greenway

Passa Païs Greenway, from Prémian to Saint Etienne d'Albagnan

View of the Jaur River

View of Olargues Village

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