Practical Information
Succeeding in your outing on the green way
Plan your trip on the "Passa Païs" Greenway
Before setting off on the Passa Païs Greenway, find all the useful information you need to plan your ride or touring trip: access, car parks, transport, bike hire, Accueil Vélo accommodation, water points and services available along the route. From Mazamet to Bédarieux, make the most of one of the finest cycle routes in Occitanie.
How to get to the Passa Païs Greenway
CAR PARKS and ACCESS
The “Passapaïs” Greenway has two towns at either end, Bédarieux and Mazamet, but you can, of course, access the greenway from any of the villages along the route! Car parks and bus stops are available all along the way.
There are also numbered exits along the greenway to help you locate accommodation and shops.
How to get here by train
The nearest railway stations are in Bédarieux and Mazamet.
Map of the Lio network (bus and train) in Hérault
Are you bringing your bike?
You must book a space for your bike on board TER regional trains (Béziers–Bédarieux line).
Booking is compulsory, free of charge and spaces are limited on public holidays, Saturdays and Sundays, as well as every day in July and August.
How to get here by bus
Routes 682–685 (Hérault Transport from Bédarieux to Saint Pons de Thomières)
Route 762 from Saint Pons de Thomières to Mazamet.
There are several ways to return to your starting point:
- Contact Tarn bus and Hérault transport to reserve space for your bike in the luggage compartment (please note that space is limited to 2 bikes and luggage takes priority! It is therefore best to avoid Friday afternoons and evenings, and Mondays during school term time)
- During the summer and school holidays (except in winter), take the special buses fitted with bike racks between Bédarieux and St Pons de Thomières (route 682), from designated safe stops only. You are responsible for loading and unloading your bikes. The service is free and booking is recommended on 09 72 57 44 45
Regular routes (enter route number 682)
- Take the bus as a passenger, without your bike, to collect your car, then drive back to pick up your bike and travelling companions.
TRANSPORT ON DEMAND
Year-round transport for up to 28 people and/or bikes and/or items of luggage for cyclists and walkers.
On request, contact:
LA MALLE POSTALE Reduced rates depending on the number of passengers
or
New: Taxi Coste
Up to 2 electric bikes or 4 standard bikes
Tel: 06 35 60 99 08 (regulated fares – ADS Le Pradal 1)
Where can I find water and toilets?
WATER, TOILETS
Water points and toilets are available in most of the villages and towns along the greenway.
As a general rule, a water point is available near the cemetery.
PUMP STATIONS
Courniou : 43.473231, 2.714314 Google Maps link
Olargues : 43.556777, 2.918503 Google Maps link
Lamalou-les-Bains : 43.587814, 3.080333 Google Maps link
Hérépian : 43.594783, 3.112271 Google Maps link
BIKE PARKING
Lockers where you can park your bike free of charge using your own bike lock or padlock:
Saint Pons de Thomières, located on Place du Foirail next to the Tourist Office.
Mons La Trivalle, located at the bottom of exit 40 (leading to the gorges d'Héric)
Bike racks are also available outside the Tourist Offices in Mons and St Pons de Thomières
Where can I charge my battery?
For electric bikes, you can ask to plug in your portable batteries at certified Accueil Vélo service providers.
At our TOURIST OFFICES:
Between Colombières-sur-Orb and Courniou, our two Tourist Offices (certified Accueil Vélo) welcome you:
- Mons la Trivalle : DIRECT access via the greenway and in the secure, powered lockers at the side of the Maison des Montagnes du Caroux building (project carried out with financial support from ADEME as part of the Plan Destination France). VIDEO TUTORIAL
- Saint Pons de Thomières, 2 km from the greenway (Access map)
The Accueil Vélo Certification
The Accueil Vélo certification identifies service providers offering a high-quality welcome and services (practical information, advice, routes, weather, etc., and sometimes luggage transfer and bike washing services) along long-distance cycle routes (less than 5 km from the establishment), as well as specialist facilities: secure bike shelter, repair kit, etc.
Mons-la-Trivalle Tourist Office
Accueil Vélo certified and located directly on the greenway.
Bike racks, toilets and a water point are available on site.
A pump and basic repair tools are available at reception. You can also charge your portable bike batteries and leave your luggage during opening hours (secure, powered lockers with combination locks are available – Maximum duration: 8 hours – VIDEO TUTORIAL).
Saint-Pons-de-Thomières Tourist Office
Accueil Vélo certified. Place du Foirail (town centre, approximately 2 km from the Ponderach exit – cycle access map).
A pump and basic repair tools are available at reception. You can also charge your portable bike batteries and leave your luggage during opening hours.
Bike racks are available outside the building, with bike lockers nearby (please bring your own padlock).
Minerve Tourist Office
Accueil Vélo certified. Place du monument (the Minerve Tourist Office is not located on the Passa Païs Greenway, but on the long-distance mountain-biking route Passa meridia, on cycle loop no. 12 and no. 6, and on the Escapade nature sans voiture cycle route).
A pump and basic repair tools are available at reception. You can also charge your portable bike batteries and leave your luggage during opening hours.
Bike racks are available near the building
