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Lac de Montbel – Lake Montbel loop from Laroque-d'Olmes

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Lac de Montbel – Lake Montbel loop from Laroque-d'Olmes

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Lac de Montbel – Lake Montbel loop from Laroque-d'Olmes

03:22

40.0km

410m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 20, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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13.2 km

La Guinguette

Highlight • Pub

Cold draft beer, snacks and on some days live music in the pine forest

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22.1 km

Lake Montbel, created in 1985, is a large artificial reservoir of 570 hectares. It offers a magnificent setting for various leisure activities: sailing, kayaking, fishing... Hiking and mountain biking enthusiasts appreciate its trails which wind around the lake, with splendid views.

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24.9 km

Lake Montbel

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The artificial lake of Montbel has the particularity of being located between Aude and Ariège. Located at the foot of the mountains it offers very pretty views.

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26.1 km

First dam at Lac de Montbel

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28.3 km

Rest area on the shore of Lake Montbel

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This beautiful rest area has the huge advantage of quick access to the lake.

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30.4 km

Sainte-Colombe-sur-l'Hers

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Nestled in the hollow of the mountains and crossed by the Hers, Sainte-Colombe-sur-l’Hers is a charming little village. Not far from Lake Montbel, it is ideal for stopping off on the GR 7.

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34.8 km

Old Peyrat Station

Highlight • Structure

Unfortunately, no nice use here either, or no use at all of the old station building.

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40.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.6 km

11.1 km

6.99 km

6.30 km

Surfaces

22.1 km

7.64 km

6.45 km

3.76 km

Elevation

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Highest point (510 m)

Lowest point (400 m)

Weather

Wednesday 8 July

36°C

16°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

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Lac de Montbel – Lake Montbel loop from Laroque-d'Olmes

La Guinguette

Camon dam

Lac de Montbel

Lake Montbel

First dam at Lac de Montbel

Rest area on the shore of Lake Montbel

Sainte-Colombe-sur-l'Hers

Old Peyrat Station

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