Fresquel Lock – Trèbes Triple Locks loop from Carcassonne

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Occitania

Fresquel Lock – Trèbes Triple Locks loop from Carcassonne

Moderate

4.4

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Fresquel Lock – Trèbes Triple Locks loop from Carcassonne

02:08

39.5km

150m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. 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

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3.82 km

Fresquel Lock

Highlight • Monument

The Fresquel lock is in reality a series of locks: a first double structure followed by a single one. There are therefore three pools, each with a separate guard house. …

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4.60 km

Canal du Midi between Trèbes and Carcassonne

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Nice and navigable stretch of canal, much easier than around Béziers. Very picturesque.

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11.7 km

Orbiel Aqueduct

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Located at the intersection of the Canal du Midi and the Orbiel, the Orbiel canal bridge allows the crossing of the two streams of water. A truly remarkable work of engineering!

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12.5 km

Refreshment bar on the banks of the Canal du Midi

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Nice place to visit and some great restaurants

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13.2 km

Trèbes Triple Locks

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Magnificent one of the highest on the canal

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14.5 km

Le 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 for relaxation and discovery, where heritage, nature, and conviviality blend.

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21.6 km

La Marseillette

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There are also local rice fields in the plain.

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22.7 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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