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FR-34 Nissan-lez-Enserune - Route 105 km, D+ 870 m, 7 passes

Author description

Author : René Mercier
Course Completed in March 2026
Departure Nissan-lez-Enserune, large car park in front of the medical centre, pharmacy and foyer rural, avenue du groupe scolaire.

Tourist information

This route straddles the Hérault and Aude departments. It is ideal for those wishing to do the brevet de l'Hérault, as it takes in isolated passes on the edge of the south-west of the département. First, it follows the Aude, the canal at Sallèles-d'Aude and the Cesse and their barges, then crosses the more mountainous Mediterranean hinterland. It then runs alongside the Canal du Midi between Capestang and Poilhes. Numerous village churches line the route, as does the Saint-Étienne collegiate church from Capestang. Towards the end of the route, take a 2 km round-trip detour to the hill where the’Ensérune oppidum and the view over the dry pond at Montady.
Alternative route: in Mirepeisset, take a 4 km round-trip detour to the Somail, Le Trouve Tout du Livre is a small village on the Canal du Midi, with many barges alongside and a huge bookshop that is a must-see.

Technical specifications

This route, which is 100% cycle-friendly (%), is relatively flat for 45 km; the challenging sections are in the middle of the route, but overall there are few of them.
There are two mountain passes accessible near the route, both of which involve a 500-metre push.
After Le Portel, via Cébazan, you can reach the Fontjun mountain pass (FR-34-0230) via a 4.5 km round trip (this pass is already included in the route) FR-34 Olargues).
Numerous water points in the villages we pass through as far as Montouliers, including toilets and washbasins next to the church in Mailhac, and next to the play area at the entrance to Aigues-Vives.

7 passes

1 - Croix du Coulet	47 m	FR-34-0047
2 - Col de Cas	160 m	FR-34-0160
3 - Le Portel	174 m	FR-34-0174
4 - Col de Landure	145 m	FR-11-0146
5 - Le Portel	150 m	FR-34-0150
6 - Pas du Gorp	164 m	FR-34-0164
7 - Le Malpas	50 m	FR-34-0050

Keywords : Nissan, houseboats, Ensérune, Capestang, centcols

Openrunner link, interactive map, profile, track : https://www.openrunner.com/route-details/23493017

This itinerary is provided for information only. The author accepts no liability, nor that of the Club des Cent Cols, for any imponderables due to the cyclist himself, the equipment used or anything to do with the road, tracks and paths, their surroundings or other users.

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