Bousquet Castle – Laguiole Village loop from Mur-de-Barrez

Bousquet Castle – Laguiole Village loop from Mur-de-Barrez

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Bousquet Castle – Laguiole Village loop from Mur-de-Barrez

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96.3km

1,630m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 24, 2026

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7.97 km

Lacroix-Barrez

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Small village which is a good start for mountain bike trails, in particular the classic tour of the peaks of the Château de Valon, a must-see just a few kilometers …

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13.0 km

Valon Castle

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The castle is planted on the heights of Carladez and Aubrac, from where there is a breathtaking view of the Gorges de la Truyère. The site can be visited freely.

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46.5 km

Bousquet Castle

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The exact origin of the Château du Bousquet is uncertain (13th or 14th century) but one thing is certain: this castle is magnificent and extremely well preserved.

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53.3 km

Laguiole Village

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Worth a detour of course for its famous knives but also for the charm of this small town

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77.5 km

Orlhaguet

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Charming little village in Aveyron, built around a fortified Romanesque church from the 11th century, which was an outbuilding of the Abbey of Conques.
And for cyclists a very nice little hill ...

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82.7 km

Sarrans Dam

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One of the biggest dam in Europe which contains more than 1000 hectares of mountain water. A balcony path borders the lake, just after the bridge. A single site!

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96.1 km

Mur-de-Barrez

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Fortified medieval village of Barrez and capital of Carladez. Note that there is a mountain bike link to Thérondels. Mountain bike rental in the village and many restaurant options.

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96.1 km