Foix Castle – Foix loop from Raissac

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Foix Castle – Foix loop from Raissac

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Foix Castle – Foix loop from Raissac

05:35

88.0km

920m

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: August 25, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 65.8 km for 68 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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30.4 km

Beautiful road between the trees

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A nice quiet road, without road traffic and with a beautiful view. We are quite far from the mountains but the atmosphere is soothing

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65.8 km

Foix Castle

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The castle of Foix seems to have come out of a fairy tale. This twelfth century castle is the archetype of the fortified castle.

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66.5 km

Overlooking the city, Foix Castle is a marvel. It perfectly illustrates what a medieval fortified castle is. Don't miss a visit to its arms and armor room. It is very impressive. A stroll along its rampart walk is also worthwhile.

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66.7 km

Foix Castle

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Nice place with an imposing castle.
Changeable history.
More information: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foix?wprov=sfla1 and de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burg_Foix?wprov=sfla1

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66.9 km

Foix Covered Market

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67.2 km

Foix

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Located at the crossroads of the Ariège and Arget rivers, the town of Foix is overlooked by its magnificent castle. At the gates of the Ariège Pyrenees, the medieval city …

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67.7 km

View of the Château de Foix

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Quite worthwhile for a photo, but it's not a particularly good place to take a break here. There are neither shady places nor seating. If you come by here anyway, you can stop for a moment.

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