Argent-Double Spillway – Écluse de l'Aiguille loop from Névian

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Argent-Double Spillway – Écluse de l'Aiguille loop from Névian

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Argent-Double Spillway – Écluse de l'Aiguille loop from Névian

07:13

96.4km

230m

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: September 24, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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24.5 km

Argent-Double Spillway

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The Argent-Double spillway regulates the water level in the canal. It is a real work of art that deserves a stop to take a good look at its architecture and its environment!

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27.6 km

Canal du Midi

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The Canal du Midi, formerly Canal Royal, is a 17th-century technical feat designed by Pierre-Paul Riquet to connect the Atlantic to the Mediterranean. Today, it is above all a place …

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28.2 km

Canal du Midi

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The Canal du Midi, formerly Canal Royal, is a 17th-century technical feat designed by Pierre-Paul Riquet to connect the Atlantic to the Mediterranean. Today, it is above all a place …

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31.2 km

Canal du Midi Aqueduct

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L'Epanchoir de l'Argent Double, classified as a historic monument: started in 1677 and completed in 1694 according to Vauban's plans, it allows the canal to discharge its excess water.

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31.5 km

Écluse de l'Aiguille

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At the Aiguille lock, there are a number of statues made by the lock keeper himself in his spare time. Take a picture with these characters watching the passers-by!

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39.5 km

Canal du Midi at Marseillette

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I'm following up on Paul's comment:
Yes, the canal is a great immersion in history and the region
However, don't hesitate to make a few forays outside the canal... we …

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48.2 km

Pont-Canal de l'Orbiel

Lake

49.7 km

Trèbes Triple Locks

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Magnificent one of the highest on the canal

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61.9 km

Viewpoint

78.4 km

Canal du Midi, other vegetation

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very smooth

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96.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

61.7 km

26.1 km

4.08 km

1.77 km

1.73 km

1.17 km

Surfaces

44.8 km

30.5 km

18.4 km

1.62 km

746 m

396 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 7 October

20°C

13°C

50 %

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Max wind speed: 35.0 km/h

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Comments

June 24, 2026,Sortie à vélo

A kilometer error 103km exactly komoot messed up🤣

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May 26, 2025,B2S 09 Carcassonne to Paraza 70km

The bike odo recorded 70km and it felt like it. The trail on the canal du midi is very variable depending on the local commune ability or willingness to fund it the trails that allow cars are more prone to potholes which can thrive the bike off if you're carrying a full load

October 1, 2024,2024.73 TdF FR; V80 (EV8): Carcassonne - Argeliers

About the deconstruction of a myth - or the disenchantment of the Canal du Midi cycle path.

The morning before departure, we get into conversation with Max, a friendly young man, in the courtyard of the "Le Couvent" quarter. He comes from New Mexico in the USA. After studying for his PhD in Helsinki, he set off on his bike. …

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July 21, 2026,von Carcassonne nach Narbonne in brütender Hitze

The day before, we had visited the old town of Carcassonne. The next morning we set off and it was a bit hotter (around 35 degrees) and longer than expected. No matter, we arrived well in Narbonne...

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May 30, 2024,2mersT18 Carcassonne nach Narbonne

The route got better and better... the kilometers and time just flew by.

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June 20, 2022,Canal du midi - Tag 4

We now really enjoy going on multi-day bike tours. For example, on the Canal du Midi cycle path, which leads through beautiful southern France. Find out more about our six Canal du Midi bike stages, which run from Toulouse to Sète and are characterized by locks, bridges and canal boats.
netreisetagebuch.de/canal-du-midi-radweg

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