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Grand Bassin in Castelnaudary – View of Castelnaudary loop from Castelnaudary

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France
Occitania
Carcassonne
Castelnaudary

Grand Bassin in Castelnaudary – View of Castelnaudary loop from Castelnaudary

Hard

8

riders

Grand Bassin in Castelnaudary – View of Castelnaudary loop from Castelnaudary

04:45

88.5km

1,050m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very 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: November 7, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 42.4 km for 9 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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556 m

Boats

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A commemorative plaque located on the Pont Neuf in Castelnaudary recalls the journey of Thomas Jefferson, then US ambassador to France, who travelled down the Canal du Midi (then Canal …

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999 m

The Grand Bassin in Castelnaudary is the largest open body of water along the Canal du Midi and covers approximately 7 hectares. Once a site of important economic activity, it …

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1.04 km

Port

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The Canal du Midi as originally planned in 1666 was not supposed to pass through Castelnaudary. However, in 1671, the consuls of the town of Castelnaudary obtained a modification of …

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24.5 km

Malamort ascent

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Beautiful little winding road in the shade.

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63.1 km

Access to the viewpoint is via a small steep but short slope.
On the other side of the viewpoint there is the Collegiate Church of St Vincent

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88.0 km

View of Castelnaudary

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Beautiful view of the small old town, here the Canal du Midi is a large basin.

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88.5 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

81.9 km

5.57 km

678 m

305 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

65.2 km

21.5 km

1.83 km

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Elevation

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Highest point (640 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

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Weather

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Tuesday 10 November

21°C

14°C

45 %

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There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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