L'Espinouse Pass (1,124 m) – Fontfroide Pass loop from Murat-sur-Vèbre

L'Espinouse Pass (1,124 m) – Fontfroide Pass loop from Murat-sur-Vèbre

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L'Espinouse Pass (1,124 m) – Fontfroide Pass loop from Murat-sur-Vèbre

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86.8km

1,570m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very 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 25, 2026

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Parc naturel régional du Haut-Languedoc

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10.6 km

Col de la Croix de Mounis

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The Col de la Croix de Mounis is one of those passes where you don't just cross a slope, but a true border between two valleys. Perched at an altitude …

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11.6 km

The cliffs of Orque (or Olque, depending on local toponyms) form a real rocky front overlooking the Haut-Languedoc: a limestone wall about 200 meters high, leaning against a plateau perched around 800 meters, north of the Caroux and Espinouse massifs.

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25.0 km

Col de la Pierre Plantée

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35.9 km

Col de l'Ourtigas

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39.9 km

L'Espinouse Pass (1,124 m)

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The quiet pass road is very easy to drive.

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55.6 km

Fontfroide Pass

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A pretty cycling pass with a little Alpine character which is done in a loop from Lamalou or Saint Pons.
A few passages at 10%, with little traffic.

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59.8 km

Hotel and restaurant in Fraisse-sur-Agout

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Perfect stop for a coffee

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66.3 km

Lac du Laouzas

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One of the 3 magnificent lakes in the South-East of Tarn. Although artificial, it catches the eye with its wild appearance. Worth seeing on sunny days or to escape the heatwave

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70.0 km

Lake Laouzas

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Very nice lake. It can be chilly at times. Caught beautiful trout in the tributary.

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74.4 km

Nages

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Ideally located one kilometer from Lake Laouzas, this small village offers beautiful views of the surrounding countryside. You will find on site, in an old farm, the museum of peasant life.

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