Col de Montségur – Col de Marmare (1361 m) loop from Tarascon-sur-Ariège

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Col de Montségur – Col de Marmare (1361 m) loop from Tarascon-sur-Ariège

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Col de Montségur – Col de Marmare (1361 m) loop from Tarascon-sur-Ariège

08:16

120km

2,160m

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 19, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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967 m

Tarascon-sur-Ariège

Highlight • Settlement

Located downstream of the Ariège in relation to the town of Foix, this very pretty town is the ideal base camp for many excursions in the surrounding mountains. The upper town was once fortified, and you can still make out the Castella tower which overlooks Tarascon.

Every year, in May, the big Fair takes place in the town where many specific animals of the region such as Merens horses and Gascon cows are presented to the public.

These two endemic species are the pride of breeders.

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34.2 km

Col de Montségur

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The Montségur rises about 1216 m high. On its summit rises the ruin of the most famous Cathar castle.

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54.6 km

Col de la Croix des Morts

Mountain Pass

71.5 km

Col des Sept Frères

Mountain Pass

79.9 km

Col de Marmare (1361 m)

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The Col de Marmare-Chioula is an 18.6-kilometer long Category 1 pass. It is located in Luzenac.

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86.6 km

Talc Valley viewpoint

Highlight • Other

View of the Ariege Valley, Luzenac and the D20, Route de Corniche.

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91.1 km

Church in Caussou

Highlight • Other

Worth seeing small village church.

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97.1 km

Axiat village church

Highlight • Other

Worth seeing small village church in an imposing landscape.
More information: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Axiat?wprov=sfla1

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97.7 km

The Corniche Road

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice road between wooded portion and view of the valley with not too much traffic.

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113 km

Arnave

Highlight • Settlement

Nice little place, also has a small chateau, which is not accessible.
Beautiful landscape.
More information: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arnave?wprov=sfla1

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120 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

98.8 km

11.7 km

5.82 km

2.73 km

492 m

102 m

Surfaces

114 km

4.37 km

873 m

250 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,360 m)

Lowest point (450 m)

Weather

Saturday 10 October

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Col de Montségur – Col de Marmare (1361 m) loop from Tarascon-sur-Ariège

Tarascon-sur-Ariège

Col de Montségur

Col de Marmare (1361 m)

Talc Valley viewpoint

Church in Caussou

Axiat village church

The Corniche Road

Arnave

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