Sports friends, discover the great autumn event on the banks of the Canal du Midi. Appointment in October every 2 years to discover a new route and participate in its race in teams of 4. The public, expected to be numerous, will then meet at the Arrival Village, where many activities punctuate the day.

A friendly race to do as a team

To pay tribute to the Canal du Midi, the Canalathlon is a race suitable for teams of 4 runners, which celebrates the sports disciplines that can be practiced along the canal.

The 2021 route

The test started at Fanjeaux. His journey, strewn with pitfalls and surprises, offered a great moment of fun:

  • A orienteering discovering the heritage of this Mecca of Catharism introduced the race.
  • A course Moutain Biking of 12 km, or 26 km for the more athletic, then led the 1st pair to Montreal.
  • Un run of 2 km followed, at the bend of the essential heritage of this charming Aude village.
  • The 2nd pair continued the journey by Moutain Biking up toBéteille lock
  • A last relay at 4, aboard 2 canoes led the teams until Bram port.
  • A last run of 1,6km finally led the runners to the finish village, at the Lordat castle to Bram.

An arrival village rich in entertainment

October 17, 10 a.m. to 16:30 p.m., the arrival village of the Canalathlon was open to all and free of charge au Castle of Lordat in Bram. Many surprises were present:

  • A market of local producers and artisans, offering the opportunity to eat on site
  • Exhibitions
  • A velomixer to concoct your smoothies using calf strength
  • Musical entertainment
  • Insect hotel construction workshops
  • A walk to discover the flora and fauna animated by the Association Nature en Jeux
  • Wooden games
  • A reading corner animated by the public reading network.
  • Workshops for children, led by illustrator Marie-Constance Mallard (creator of Violette Mirgue).
  • A concert by the group Barakagroove