4 days along the Mediterranean cycle route from Arles to Sète
Bike tour along the Mediterranean cycle route from Arles to Sète via the Camargue and Montpellier.
- Camargue
- 4 day(s)
- Fairly easy
- ~ 47 km/day
- Itinerant
Cycling adventure along the Mediterranean.
From Arles to Sète, the Mediterranean cycle route has you discover in 4 days the Camargue and the Mediterranean coast. Enjoy the ride on beautiful cycle paths along the sea and ponds and on small country roads through the Camargue, where you can observe pink flamingos, wild horses and bulls.
You start the itinerary in Arles, which inspired the paintings of Van Gogh and renowned for its Roman ruins. Continue cycling through the countryside before reaching Aigues-Mortes and its historic ramparts. The cycle route continues on the Mediterranean cycle route, along the ponds to reach the Camargue region. You will then pedal along the seafront enjoying the gentle spray of the Mediterranean Sea before arriving in Montpellier. Continue along the shore to end your beautiful short-trip with a seafood dish on the fishing port of Sète.
Program
Arrival in the city of Van Gogh. Enjoy a stroll through its narrow streets to discover the rich Roman and Romanesque heritage and settle into your accommodation during reception hours.
- 55 km
Leave Arles and its beautiful Roman amphitheater to gradually enter the Camargue region and observe the wild horses and pink flamingos. On a beautiful cycle path, you reach the majestic Aigues-Mortes and enjoy an unparalleled view of its 13th century ramparts. Enjoy a nice stroll through its medieval streets and don’t miss visiting the salt marshes of Aigues-Mortes.
- 34 km
- + 59 m
Leave the fortified town of Aigues-Mortes on a beautiful cycle path before arriving at Grau-du-Roi. You can also add a detour to Port Camargue, the largest marina in Europe and have relax at the superb Espiguette beach (+14km).You follow the Mediterranean shore and enjoy the beaches and dunes, before reaching the vibrant city of Montpellier.
- 52 km
- + 60 m
Leave the beautiful Montpellier behind to set off on a very beautiful cycle path along the river Lez. Enjoy the views on the ponds, the pink flamingos, the horses... This bike paths then leads you directly to the marina of Palavas les Flots.
Your cycle route continues along the sea shore to Villeneuve-les-Maguelone. Miles of beach, ponds and to top it off, a magnificent cathedral. Saint Pierre and Saint Paul de Maguelone cathedral rises like a stone vessel resting on the sands and ponds with a view of the vineyards!
Accommodation
Information
Start of the trip
Your first day is a cycling stage. Your bikes will be available from 08h30. If you have chosen the luggage transport option, you will have to drop them off at the drop off point before 9h.
Getting to the starting point
By plane: flight to Avignon, Marseille Provence or Nîmes conditions.
By train: The train station of Arles is well connected to the railway network and you can easily access the station from many cities in France and Europe. For instance from Paris: duration 3h55; from Lyon: duration 2h30; from Marseille: duration 49 min. To plan your trip: https://www.thetrainline.com/
Parking
If you drive to Arles, you can park your car for free in the car park P6 at Arles train station.
The location and contact details of the car parks will be given in your travel documents.
To find parking: https://www.parkopedia.com/
Returning to the starting point
You take the regional train if you wish to return to your starting point. Trains do not require reservations and accept bicycles free of charge. Tickets must be purchased on the spot (full fare approx. €18/adult). There are several trains during the day. You will find the timetables in your travel documents.
If you have taken the luggage transfer option, you can collect your luggage from 5pm at the drop-off point.
All practical information will be provided to you in your travel documents.
- Camargue
- 4 day(s)
- Fairly easy
- ~ 47 km/day
- Itinerant
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- Camargue
- Fairly easy
- ~ 47 km/day
- Itinerant