Grand Picpoul (Route 17)

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Grand Picpoul (Route 17)

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Grand Picpoul (Route 17)

02:06

28.7km

270m

Mountain biking

This loop takes you to the lands of Picpoul de Pinet, the most important white grape variety in terms of production volume in Occitanie. It unveils the vineyards and localities of the hinterland, even if the Mediterranean influence is palpable.

The start is tranquil, on a gently rolling terrain…

by Cap d'Agde Méditerranée

Last updated: October 28, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.42 km

Church of Saints Cyr and Julitta

Highlight • Religious Site

The church of Saint Cyr and Saint Julitte was built in the 13th century on the initiative of the Bishop of Agde. The choir and the side chapels, which are …

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6.88 km

Vineyard of the Picpoul de Pinet PDO

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The AOP Picpoul de Pinet is the most important white grape variety in terms of production volume in Occitania. It gets its freshness from the proximity of the étang de …

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7.94 km

Orientation table overlooking the Etang de Thau

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This orientation table punctuates a superb, fun circuit that allows you to learn more about this natural site. The landscapes are superb, very open and extend all the way to the Thau lagoon.

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15.2 km

The Fairy Stretcher

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Fairy Clothesline is a limestone formation dating back to the early Tertiary period, approximately 50 million years ago.

Human imagination has given rise to a legend: fairies used to …

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16.9 km

Garrigue around Castelnau-de-Guers

Highlight • Natural Monument

This lunar landscape is composed of small mounds of rocks formed by rounded pebbles eroded some 50 million years ago during the flow of waters that covered the region in the Tertiary era.

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19.6 km

Castelnau-de-Guers

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This medieval village, which appeared in the 11th century, had a strategic position, perched above the Hérault valley. Even today, its castle, fortifications, and towers give it a military appearance.

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28.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.2 km

8.35 km

4.94 km

1.16 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.8 km

11.6 km

2.73 km

279 m

227 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 10 November

20°C

15°C

20 %

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Max wind speed: 14.0 km/h

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Comments

August 11, 2023,Circuit n⁰17 Le grand Picpoul

Circuit taking the Via Domitia, an ancient Roman road. Nice course in the pine forest.
Some difficulties (4) that can be passed on foot for the less initiated.

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