cruising route Colombiers / the Somail / Colombiers
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Colombiers - Le Somail - Colombiers - 70 Km - 0 Locks - 9 h of navigation - 3 Nights
From Colombiers to Capestang, 12 km, 0 Lock(s), 1.6 h of navigation
Stopover : Colombiers > Capestang
Monument
The oppidum ofEnsérune
Located above the Malpas tunnel, the Oppidum d'Ensérune is an archaeological site where relics of the Greek, Celtic and Roman civilizations were discovered. There are still traces of the human occupation of this site from 800 B.C. through to the Christian era.
River constructions
the Tunnel of Malpas
In fact there are 3 tunnels placed on top of each other: an underground culvert for draining the water from the Montady Lagoon, the SNCF rail tunnel, and at the top the passage of the Canal du Midi. A unique piece of work navigated by barge without a permit.From Capestang to Le Somail, 23 km, 0 Lock(s), 3.1 h of navigation
Stopover : Capestang > Le Somail
Monument
Le Somail
In addition to its Hat-making Museum and its old bridge, Le Somail has 4 structures listed as historical monuments: the former icehouse, the chapel, the old guard building and the former inn.From Le Somail to Colombiers, 35 km, 0 Lock(s), 4.7 h of navigation
Stopover : Le Somail > Capestang > Colombiers
Monument
Le Canal du Midi
The Canal du Midi is a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Monument
The oppidum ofEnsérune
Located above the Malpas tunnel, the Oppidum d'Ensérune is an archaeological site where relics of the Greek, Celtic and Roman civilizations were discovered. There are still traces of the human occupation of this site from 800 B.C. through to the Christian era.
River constructions
the Tunnel of Malpas
In fact there are 3 tunnels placed on top of each other: an underground culvert for draining the water from the Montady Lagoon, the SNCF rail tunnel, and at the top the passage of the Canal du Midi. A unique piece of work navigated by barge without a permit.
Vineyard
the Saint Chinian
Bike
Bike
Tow paths provide an ideal place to ride your bikeCustomer testimonials
Average :
4.7/5
(based on 10 opinion)
4.7/5
(based on 10 opinion)
Philippe B.
Cruise carried out on Oct 21, 2024, Haines 34Cruise :
Colombiers round trip
"Very nice."
Sylvain A.
Cruise carried out on May 10, 2024, Tarpon 32Cruise :
Colombiers round trip
"Very good choice of itinerary proposed by your team."
Séverine F.
Cruise carried out on Aug 14, 2023, Tarpon 37Cruise :
Colombiers round trip
"A wonderful experience."
Sylvie B.
Cruise carried out on Apr 21, 2023, Tarpon 42Cruise :
Colombiers round trip
"It was a great first experience ; I fell in love with Le Somail."
Roger M.
Cruise carried out on May 12, 2021, Tarpon 42Cruise :
Colombiers round trip
"auto-translation :''Very interesting, pleasant, not too crowded (Covid), and rather relaxing.''"
Vincent A.
Cruise carried out on Jun 8, 2018, Tarpon 37Cruise :
Colombiers round trip
"auto-translation :''Nice cruise with beautiful sights''"
Robert A.
Cruise carried out on May 1, 2018, Haines 40Cruise :
Colombiers round trip
"auto-translation :''Pleasant''"
Joel D.
Cruise carried out on May 25, 2017, Tarpon 37Cruise :
Colombiers round trip
"auto-translation :''Cruise well adapted to the reduced duration''"
Nadège Q.
Cruise carried out on Jul 14, 2016, Eau-Claire 930 FlyCruise :
Colombiers round trip
"auto-translation :''Very well advised by the staff at Colombiers''"
The Locks
2 type(s) of lock(s) on The Canal du Midi- Automatic locks operated by boaters themselves, without a lock-keeper
- Automatic locks
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Average : 4.7/5
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"Fine for 2 days but too slow for us."