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Puivert Lake. – Tougnets Pass loop from Couiza-Montazels

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Puivert Lake. – Tougnets Pass loop from Couiza-Montazels

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3.0

(2)

15

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Puivert Lake. – Tougnets Pass loop from Couiza-Montazels

02:41

42.6km

480m

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: August 25, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Parc naturel régional Corbières-Fenouillèdes

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

3.04 km

Aude and Espéraza

Highlight • Settlement

Nice little place on the Aude, there was a market and quite a lot going on.
More information: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Esp%C3%A9raza?wprov=sfla1

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2

3.46 km

Espéraza dinosaur museum

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In the town of Espéraza and its surroundings, archaeologists have found many dinosaur skeletons, including a new species. A museum is dedicated to them.

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3

17.4 km

Route de Espéraza

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Small quiet road between Puivert and the Col des Tougnets.
Little traffic.

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4

20.3 km

View of Puivert castle

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5

21.6 km

Public Changing Room

Highlight • Rest Area

6

21.6 km

Puivert Lake.

Highlight • Lake

Opportunity to refresh and eat there.

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22.9 km

Puivert Cathar Castle

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Beautiful view of the former Cathar castle of Puivert.
More information: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burg_Puivert?wprov=sfla1

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8

25.9 km

Tougnets Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Small pass, unfortunately without a pass sign on the D12 between Chalabre and Esperanza.

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42.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

40.2 km

1.94 km

235 m

155 m

143 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

41.6 km

828 m

155 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Tuesday 1 September

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