Fresquel Lock – Trèbes Triple Locks loop from Trèbes

Fresquel Lock – Trèbes Triple Locks loop from Trèbes

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Fresquel Lock – Trèbes Triple Locks loop from Trèbes

02:24

43.2km

130m

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

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 388 m for 85 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.09 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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2.38 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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14.2 km

Carcassonne City Center

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One of the most beautiful inner cities with the wonderful citadel.

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19.1 km

Fresquel Lock

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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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27.0 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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28.4 km

Trèbes Triple Locks

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Magnificent one of the highest on the canal

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29.7 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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35.8 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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