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The Port of Somail – La Cesse Aqueduct loop from Raissac-d'Aude

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The Port of Somail – La Cesse Aqueduct loop from Raissac-d'Aude

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The Port of Somail – La Cesse Aqueduct loop from Raissac-d'Aude

04:03

65.6km

150m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 27, 2026

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6.86 km

View over Paraza

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From here you can enjoy a superb view of the town of Paraza, in the Minervois. Pierre-Paul Riquet, the creator of the Canal du Midi, is closely linked to the …

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21.3 km

Canal du Midi, other vegetation

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very smooth

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33.3 km

First canal bridge created by P.Riquet

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The Répudre canal bridge was the first bridge built on the Canal du Midi. It is the work of Pierre-Paul Riquet, who was at the origin of this magnificent work.

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35.3 km

Ventenac‑en‑Minervois Castle

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The castle of Ventenac-en-Minervois is not only an imposing architectural work but also an excellent wine estate and a historic cellar. You can taste the wines of the region and …

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40.3 km

The Port of Somail

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The port of Somail was the place where the post boat stopped when it came from Toulouse. This hamlet has inspired many painters such as William Moulin or Jean-Noël Le …

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42.4 km

La Cesse Aqueduct

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Here is another canal bridge, that of La Cesse, at the intersection of the Canal du Midi. The two rivers cross without knowing each other, but the bridge offers magnificent …

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42.5 km

Canal Bridge

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One of the many structures of the canal du Midi. Suggestive canal bridge that allows the stream to be crossed.

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43.2 km

Junction of the Canal du Midi and the Canal de la Robine

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The Canal de Jonction branches off from the Canal du Midi near its canal bridge over the river "Cesse" and flows after about 5km and about 21 meters deeper into …

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65.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.4 km

29.7 km

1.03 km

849 m

626 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

38.0 km

18.7 km

6.73 km

1.67 km

425 m

< 100 m

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The Port of Somail – La Cesse Aqueduct loop from Raissac-d'Aude

View over Paraza

Canal du Midi, other vegetation

First canal bridge created by P.Riquet

Ventenac‑en‑Minervois Castle

The Port of Somail

La Cesse Aqueduct

Canal Bridge

Junction of the Canal du Midi and the Canal de la Robine

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