The Machine Gun Hole – Short singletrack alongside the Ariège loop from Labarthe-sur-Lèze
The Machine Gun Hole – Short singletrack alongside the Ariège loop from Labarthe-sur-Lèze
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The Machine Gun Hole – Short singletrack alongside the Ariège loop from Labarthe-sur-Lèze
01:41
14.8km
90m
Running
Hard run. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: April 2, 2026
Tips
Your route passes through protected areas
Please check local regulations for:
Réserve naturelle de la Confluence Garonne-Ariège
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
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795 m
Clermont-le-Fort Ridge
Highlight • Viewpoint
7.50 km
The Machine Gun Hole
Highlight • Other
Here, in 1944, the occupying German "SS" installed an MG 42 machine gun.
This "killing machine" fired up to 1,000 meters at a rate of 1,200 rounds per minute.
Venerque Heritage Association
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9.99 km
Short singletrack alongside the Ariège
Highlight • River
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Tip by
10.0 km
Ramier de Clermont
Highlight • Other
14.8 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
3.78 km
3.47 km
3.16 km
2.54 km
1.69 km
148 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
6.28 km
3.54 km
3.01 km
972 m
961 m
< 100 m
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Elevation
Highest point (210 m)
Lowest point (160 m)
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