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Béziers
Colombières-Sur-Orb

Olargues Railway Bridge – View of Olargues Village loop from Colombières-sur-Orb

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Road cycling routes
France
Occitania
Béziers
Colombières-Sur-Orb

Olargues Railway Bridge – View of Olargues Village loop from Colombières-sur-Orb

Moderate

4.0

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74

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Olargues Railway Bridge – View of Olargues Village loop from Colombières-sur-Orb

02:33

58.6km

520m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 20, 2026

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After 21.6 km for 374 m

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9.86 km

Olargues Railway Bridge

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Inaugurated on November 18, 1889, it was originally an Eiffel-type railway bridge. It now supports the greenway crossing Haut-Languedoc, Passa Païs, from Mazamet to Bédarieux (76 kilometres).

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10.2 km

The Col de Fontfroide is more demanding on the second part, as for the tour of the Lac de la Salvetat, no major difficulty, some small bumps in the ass, …

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10.3 km

View of Olargues Village

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This charming medieval village is located between Mazamet and Bédarieux. Its emblematic Devil's Bridge, its small streets and its views of the Montagne Noire are worth a detour.

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14.2 km

Voie verte PassaPaïs

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This railway cycle path is wonderful to ride and leads through beautiful countryside with lots of forest. Numerous bridges ensure that the ascent or descent is always gradual.

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14.3 km

From here we appreciate the viaduct that crosses the Jaur gorge. It's amazing how this work of engineering blends into a lush green setting!

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21.8 km

Bridge and slope bindings

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On the greenway, there are several bridges of this style, with large arches and ornate pillars. We also appreciate how the embankment has been laid out to avoid landslides.

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25.2 km

Riols

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The village of Riols, a small industrial center specializing in draperies and woolens in the 19th century, is located on the "Passa Païs" greenway. Points of interest include the Banasse …

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29.9 km

Saint-Pons-de-Thomières

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Nicknamed the “city of marble”, Saint-Pons-de-Thomières is surrounded by quarries whose stone today adorns every corner of the town, such as the baroque choir of the cathedral. A walk is essential to discover the source of the Jar!

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58.6 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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50.5 km

4.07 km

2.32 km

740 m

396 m

368 m

276 m

Surfaces

57.2 km

931 m

360 m

133 m

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