The Tour of Lake Uby

The official name of the route is:Mountain BikeRoute No. 1 – Around Lake Uby
Starting from the Uby de Cazaubon leisure centre in Barbotan-les-Thermes, this very easy trail is perfectly suited to those new to mountain biking! Ideal for families or beginners, enjoy a safe ride around the lake!

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  • Mountain biking
    Activity: Mountain biking
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    Distance: 4.06 mi
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    Duration according to the author: 30 mins 
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    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 26 ft
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    Descent: - 26 ft

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    Highest point: 384 ft
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    Lowest point: 354 ft
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ City: Cazaubon (32150)
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    Start/End: N 43.93863° / W 0.043°
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    IGN map(s): Ref. 1742SB

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    Type of surface:
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     19% Road  38% Byway  43% Path
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    Bike carrying: Not specified
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    Difficulty: Easy
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Description of the route

Start from the leisure centre car park.

(S/E) Head back towards the road and turn right onto it.

(1) Walk alongside the Leisure Park along the marked path.

(2) At the motorhome site, continue along the footpath that runs alongside the site. Then carry on straight ahead until you reach a road (Route de Tavernes).

(3) Carry on to the right for 200 metres.

(4) Turn right again onto the Chemin de la Promenade Déro, walk along the lake for about 3 kilometres and reach the embankment.

(5) Turn right to cross the dyke. There is a stony section at the end. Then continue along the lake.

(6) Walk back up along the Bois des Chevaux, turn right onto the marked path and head for the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 358 ft - Leisure centre - Lac de l'Uby
  2. 1 : mi 0.29 - alt. 377 ft - Leisure park
  3. 2 : mi 0.53 - alt. 358 ft - Motorhome area
  4. 3 : mi 1.22 - alt. 358 ft - Route de Tavernes
  5. 4 : mi 1.35 - alt. 358 ft - Chemin de la Promenade Déro - Uby (ruisseau) - Affluent de la Douze
  6. 5 : mi 3.2 - alt. 364 ft - Dike
  7. 6 : mi 3.67 - alt. 358 ft - Bois des Chevaux
  8. S/E : mi 4.06 - alt. 358 ft - Leisure centre - Lac de l'Uby

Notes

Car park near the start.
Drinking fountains and toilet facilities are located near the car park.

Worth a visit

Surrounding flora and fauna.
Leisure centre, swimming, lake and swimming pool.
Family leisure park – Water games – Tree-top adventure course – Water sports.

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