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Fresquel Lock – Old Bridge of Carcassonne loop from Laure-Minervois

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Fresquel Lock – Old Bridge of Carcassonne loop from Laure-Minervois

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Fresquel Lock – Old Bridge of Carcassonne loop from Laure-Minervois

05:33

81.8km

520m

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: April 10, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 31.0 km for 64 m

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11.6 km

Trèbes Triple Locks

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Magnificent one of the highest on the canal

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13.6 km

Canal du Midi between Trèbes and Carcassonne

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Nice and navigable stretch of canal, much easier than around Béziers. Very picturesque.

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21.0 km

Fresquel Lock

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The Fresquel lock is in reality a series of locks: a first double structure followed by a single one. There are therefore three pools, each with a separate guard house. …

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25.4 km

Old Bridge of Carcassonne

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The oldest document concerning the bridge dates back to 1184. Roger Trencavel authorized the inhabitants of the city to build a new bridge on the condition that they covered the …

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25.9 km

the past in the present

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26.8 km

View of La Cité de Carcassonne

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Carcassonne is a city in the Occitanie region of southern France. The medieval fortress La Cité with numerous watchtowers and a double wall is particularly famous. The first walls were …

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39.0 km

Orbiel Aqueduct

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Located at the intersection of the Canal du Midi and the Orbiel, the Orbiel canal bridge allows the crossing of the two streams of water. A truly remarkable work of engineering!

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39.8 km

Refreshment bar on the banks of the Canal du Midi

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Nice place to visit and some great restaurants

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81.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

48.8 km

21.1 km

6.59 km

2.26 km

1.96 km

940 m

290 m

Surfaces

57.7 km

18.7 km

2.35 km

1.94 km

679 m

576 m

Elevation

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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Fresquel Lock – Old Bridge of Carcassonne loop from Laure-Minervois

Trèbes Triple Locks

Canal du Midi between Trèbes and Carcassonne

Fresquel Lock

Old Bridge of Carcassonne

the past in the present

View of La Cité de Carcassonne

Orbiel Aqueduct

Refreshment bar on the banks of the Canal du Midi

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