Cycle path along the D118 – Mijanès loop from Formiguères

Cycle path along the D118 – Mijanès loop from Formiguères

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Cycle path along the D118 – Mijanès loop from Formiguères

03:58

56.9km

1,210m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel 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: September 16, 2026

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Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 51.1 km for 18 m

After 51.4 km for 18 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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10 m

Santa Maria Church in Formiguères

Highlight • Religious Site

Nice town center with a beautiful church.
More information: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Formigu%C3%A8res?wprov=sfla1

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Cycle path along the D118

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Very good that there is a nice bike path between Formiguères and Puyvalador along the D118. This way you can enjoy the landscape better.
Only the thick wooden bollards are annoying.

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4.58 km

Puyvalador

Highlight • Settlement

High mountain town known for the ski resort in its vicinity. It is a town with various services in case water needs to be replenished.

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11.6 km

Mountain Pass

35.1 km

Nice start to the Pailhères

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Nice hint for the pass ascent at Mijanés
There is also the possibility to start in the Aude valley, but then with more meters in altitude.
More information: quaeldich.de/paesse/col-de-pailheres

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35.6 km

Mijanès

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Refuge in a ski resort at an altitude of 1048m. It is located between Aude and Ariège!

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41.7 km

Quérigut

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Nice little place with imposing castle ruins.
More information: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Qu%C3%A9rigut?wprov=sfla1

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42.7 km

Refuge de Querigut

Alpine Hut

51.2 km

Puyvalador Dam

Highlight • Monument

The Puyvalador dam is 160 meters long and 39 meters high. This concrete structure is used to regulate the waters of the Aude river to produce electricity. From the dam, the view is exceptional.

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