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View of Castelnaudary – Grand Bassin in Castelnaudary loop from Castelnaudary

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View of Castelnaudary – Grand Bassin in Castelnaudary loop from Castelnaudary

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View of Castelnaudary – Grand Bassin in Castelnaudary loop from Castelnaudary

02:06

46.2km

500m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 10, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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539 m

View of Castelnaudary

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Beautiful view of the small old town, here the Canal du Midi is a large basin.

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816 m

Grand Bassin in Castelnaudary

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The Grand Bassin in Castelnaudary is the largest open body of water along the Canal du Midi and covers approximately 7 hectares. Once a site of important economic activity, it …

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854 m

Port

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The Canal du Midi as originally planned in 1666 was not supposed to pass through Castelnaudary. However, in 1671, the consuls of the town of Castelnaudary obtained a modification of …

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1.32 km

Boats

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A commemorative plaque located on the Pont Neuf in Castelnaudary recalls the journey of Thomas Jefferson, then US ambassador to France, who travelled down the Canal du Midi (then Canal …

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8.46 km

Col de Samson

Mountain Pass

6

18.0 km

Beautiful lake view

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7

21.1 km

Lake Ganguise

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Lac Ganguise is a haven for water-sports enthusiasts and rightly so - it gets alot of wind! However, if you head to the north side of the lake there are …

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46.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

44.2 km

1.12 km

825 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

45.9 km

285 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Lowest point (160 m)

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