Gailhousty Lock and Spillway – Great towpath loop from Hameau de Cabezac

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Gailhousty Lock and Spillway – Great towpath loop from Hameau de Cabezac

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Gailhousty Lock and Spillway – Great towpath loop from Hameau de Cabezac

05:25

75.8km

100m

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: October 7, 2026

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After 381 m for 1.08 km

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After 74.5 km for 1.08 km

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Gailhousty Lock and Spillway

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This lock can also be seen on the EV8.

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25.1 km

Great towpath

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So scenically beautiful, but many sections are very difficult to drive on with full luggage despite wide tires.

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26.5 km

Canal de la Robine Cycle Path

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Pure nature! Beautiful bike path from Narbonne to Port la Nouvelle always along the water.

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36.7 km

Sainte-Lucie Island via the Canal de la Robine

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The Canal de la Robine continues its course between the ponds, under the century-old pines of the island of Saint Lucia. This passage of the Véloméditerranée is one of the most pleasant to get to Narbonne.

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38.0 km

Ayrolle Pond

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Big flamingo colony here in April 2023

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40.6 km

Between the Étang de l'Ayrolle and the Étang de Sigean

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Follow the Canal de la Robine between the Etang de l'Ayrole and the Etang de Sigean, near Gruissan, for a scenic and leisurely cycling experience. The route takes you through …

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55.2 km

Archbishops' Palace of Narbonne

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The Palace of the Archbishops of Narbonne is a magnificent Gothic building located in the historic center of the city. It was built in the 14th century to serve as …

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70.8 km

Junction of the Canal du Midi and the Canal de la Robine

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The Canal de Jonction branches off from the Canal du Midi near its canal bridge over the river "Cesse" and flows after about 5km and about 21 meters deeper into …

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