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The Canal du Midi – Canal du Midi Capestang loop from Poilhes

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The Canal du Midi – Canal du Midi Capestang loop from Poilhes

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The Canal du Midi – Canal du Midi Capestang loop from Poilhes

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12.8km

60m

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 24, 2026

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5.99 km

The Canal du Midi

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From the bridge there is a beautiful view of the port of Capestang, located on the large reach of the Canal du Midi.

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6.13 km

Picturesque place, really nice with all the houseboats.

Be careful if you follow the canal route, it can be monotonous on a road bike. It is sometimes pleasant to move away from it to fork there again on certain portions.

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6.76 km

Capestang

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This pretty little village located on the banks of the Canal du Midi was built around the superb Saint-Etienne collegiate church. At the crossroads of several rivers, it is also the starting point of the GR 78, the Piedmont route.

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7.53 km

Trompe-l'oeil de Capestang

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In French, trompe d'oeil means "fooling eyes, an illusionistic painting that uses perspective to simulate three-dimensionality (Wikipedia)

Located in Capestang, on the Canal du Midi, in July 2005 the artists …

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