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The Windmills Loop

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    Discover the Lauragais by bike through an authentic cycling loop connecting three iconic mills: the Pexiora mills, the Roques mill in Villasavary, and the Ribouisse mill.
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    Distance 48.4 km
    2:25 h
    478 m
    489 m
    396 m
    136 m

    This peaceful route winds through gentle hills, cereal fields, and charming little villages, bearing witness to a rich milling history. Along the kilometers, water, wind, and stone tell the story of these mills that have shaped the landscape and local life for centuries.

    Accessible to all cycling enthusiasts, this loop offers a perfect balance between heritage, nature, and the pleasure of riding. Ideal stops to admire the structures, take a gourmet break, or simply enjoy the tranquility of the Lauragais paths.

    Whether you are with family, friends, or alone, let yourself be carried away by this cycling getaway, where each mill becomes a stage filled with charm and memories.

    👉 An ideal loop to pedal differently, at the pace of the history and landscapes of the Lauragais.

    Starting point: parking near the church of Pexiora.

    Parking: parking on rue des caves.

    Shops and services: Pexiora and Villasavary.

    Possibility to shorten the loop at the La Cassaigne crossroads.

    Photo credits: Photo credits: Intercommunal Tourist Office Collines Cathares Tourisme, Friends of the Pexiora Mills, municipality of Villasavary, owner of the Ribouisse mill

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    43.269306, 2.036665
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    43°16'09.5"N 2°02'12.0"E
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    31T 421823 4791172
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    Difficulty
    easy
    Overall difficulty
    easy

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    48.4 km
    Duration
    2:25 h
    Ascent
    478 m
    Descent
    489 m
    Highest point
    396 m
    Lowest point
    136 m
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