The Véloccitanie: Green Route of the Rigole de la Plaine (Revel - Naurouze) V84

By bike, between Revel and the Canal du Midi

En Haute Garonne, the greenway of the Rigole de la Plaine is an invitation to cycle along the water, following in the footsteps of Pierre Paul Riquet and the hydraulic engineering that brought the Canal du Midi to life. This 37,81 km route, linking the Naurouze Threshold at Revel, crosses the Haute-Garonne department and borders the peaceful Rigole de la Plaine, this structure designed to supply the canal from the foothills of the Black Mountain.

Built on a compacted sand surface, this 2-meter-wide cycle path is ideal for a family outing. Accessible by mountain bike, hybrid bike, and electrically assisted bicycle (VAE)It winds between fields and forests, offering an alternation of shaded areas and open panoramas of the hills of LauragaisFrom Revel to Lenclas lakeCyclists enjoy a route in absolute peace and quiet, punctuated by exceptional hydraulic structures.

Among the must-see sites, the Saint-Ferréol lake It stands out as a prime stopover. A true reservoir for the Canal du Midi, it houses a discovery area dedicated to the history of this technical feat. Further on, Lake Lenclas marks the end of the greenway, but the adventure doesn't end there: the more adventurous can continue along a dirt track of approximately 25 km to the Canal du Midi through the department of...Aude.

The Rigole de la Plaine greenway is part of a larger network: it constitutes a section of the Véloccitanie (V84), a cycle route linking Béziers to the Naurouze threshold. From there, it also connects to the route of the Canal du Midi by Bike (UNESCO World Heritage Site)An ideal connection for lovers of long cycling trips! Before setting off, feel free to consult the map to plan your adventure and fully enjoy this heritage gem. Occitan.