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Old metal bridge – The tunnels of Véloroute 81 loop from Saint-Martory

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Old metal bridge – The tunnels of Véloroute 81 loop from Saint-Martory

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Old metal bridge – The tunnels of Véloroute 81 loop from Saint-Martory

08:28

137km

840m

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: June 20, 2026

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Parc naturel régional des Pyrénées ariégeoises

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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7.76 km

Old railroad embankment

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That's what really got me in France - old railway lines that have been converted into great cycle paths. It goes on good ground over bridges and tunnels (illuminated) without noticeable increases through the country. Everything is mostly well signposted.

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42.3 km

Old Rimont Station

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Beautiful old train station, this time even with a café and studio.
More information: af3v.org/les-voies-vertes/voies/279-search_tag and fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ligne_de_Foix_%C3%A0_Saint-Girons?wprov=sfla1

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53.8 km

Old metal bridge

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Nice bridge, look if the wooden planks are bad.
More information: af3v.org/les-voies-vertes/voies/279-search_tag and fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ligne_de_Foix_%C3%A0_Saint-Girons?wprov=sfla1

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64.0 km

The tunnels of Véloroute 81

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This magnificent 44-kilometre greenway has been developed between Saint-Girons and Foix, replacing an old railway line. It has many tunnels which have the particularity of being equipped with motion detectors.

You will therefore be enlightened as you progress underground.

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73.0 km

Piémont Pyrénéen Greenway (V81)

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The V81 is particularly pleasant, and particularly between Saint-Girons and Foix where it is often shaded, its tunnels are lit as hikers pass by. And although it can sometimes be …

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77.0 km

View of the Pyrenees

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In front of us lies the main ridge of the Pyrenees on the Spanish border. The snow-capped mountains now accompany us as we cycle parallel to the Pyrenees towards the Atlantic.

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112 km

Château de Beauchalot

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Along the railway line, on the outskirts of Beauchalot, you will find this pretty private castle.

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119 km

View of the Pyrenees

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The V83 winds its way through hilly landscape on little-used paths at a reasonable distance from the main ridge of the Pyrenees, which can be seen through again and again. A wonderful route.

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137 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

56.6 km

38.2 km

25.5 km

12.3 km

2.44 km

1.98 km

Surfaces

67.4 km

55.9 km

11.1 km

2.49 km

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Lowest point (290 m)

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Sunday 12 July

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Old metal bridge – The tunnels of Véloroute 81 loop from Saint-Martory

Old railroad embankment

Old Rimont Station

Old metal bridge

The tunnels of Véloroute 81

Piémont Pyrénéen Greenway (V81)

View of the Pyrenees

Château de Beauchalot

View of the Pyrenees

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