The Canal Latéral à la Garonne – Ship birth on the canal loop from Blaignac

The Canal Latéral à la Garonne – Ship birth on the canal loop from Blaignac

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The Canal Latéral à la Garonne – Ship birth on the canal loop from Blaignac

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46.2km

240m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 26, 2026

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7.53 km

The Canal Latéral à la Garonne

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This Canal is part of the route better known under the name of "Canal des deux Mers" which connects Bordeaux to Sète. In its oceanic part, from Bordeaux to the Seuil de Norouze after Toulouse, it takes the track "La Roger Lapébie" then the Canal Lateral à la Garonne. In its southern part, it becomes the "Canal du Midi"
If you travel this route in its entirety, prefer a mountain bike or gravel bike to the road bike whose tires that are too thin will give you too much discomfort and are unsuitable for certain passages.

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10.3 km

Aqueduct in Meilhan-sur-Garonne

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Aqueduct of the Garonne canal.

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14.3 km

Canal de la Garonne at Meilhan-sur-Garonne

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In Meilhan-sur-Garonne, it is possible to see the loop of the Garonne and the Lateral Canal. The mound, a site registered and protected since October 29, 1987, allows walkers to enjoy an exceptional panorama over the entire Garonne valley. From the rocky peak, you can contemplate the meander of Dame Garonne which flirts with the Lateral Canal.

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14.3 km

Bernès Lock

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View of the lock and shaded walks

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18.7 km

Ship birth on the canal

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A pleasant place on the canal to watch the boats pass by or even race alongside them.

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20.0 km

Canal de Garonne at Meilhan

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24.4 km

Moulin

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25.8 km

Lac de Fontet

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37.3 km

Castets Lock, no. 53

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Impressive high water marks on the lock house of lock 53 of Castets-en-Dorthe on the Canal latéral de Garonne. The highest flood is marked on March 6th, 1930; the lock house was under water up to the roof gable on the first floor and was almost 12.90 m high.

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