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Aigues-Mortes , located in the heart of the Petite Camargue, is a popular destination for cycling enthusiasts. This medieval town offers an exceptional setting combining historical heritage and preserved natural landscapes, ideal for cycling getaways.
Routes for all levels
The Aigues-Mortes region offers a multitude of routes suitable for all cyclists. Among the most remarkable, the ViaRhôna connects Saint-Gilles to Aigues-Mortes over approximately 32 km. This route crosses the A Grand Site de France in the Camargue Gardoise , it offers cyclists an immersion in the heart of exceptional flora and fauna. The greenway, with its smooth surface, ensures a safe and pleasant ride to the ramparts of Aigues-Mortes.
For a more immersive experience, the Petite Camargue Walk is ideal. This route, which takes you along greenways and small roads, will introduce you to the typical landscapes of the Camargue Gardoise, between ponds and vast expanses of meadows where wild horses and bulls graze.
You can stop at the Carbonnière Tower, a medieval monument with free access in the middle of the ponds and climb to its summit to observe the wild birds in the surrounding marshes.
Natural and cultural heritage
Aigues-Mortes is surrounded by exceptional natural sites. Cyclists can explore the salt marshes , famous for their pink hues and salt production. A bike tour allows you to fully appreciate the beauty of these unique landscapes.
The historical heritage is not to be outdone. The perfectly preserved medieval ramparts of Aigues-Mortes offer a glimpse into the region's history. The iconic Constance Tower is worth a visit for its architecture and the panoramic view it offers of the town and its surroundings.
Our self-guided tour suggestions:
Circuit 1: ""Grau du Roi - Espiguette"" (26 km)
Circuit 2: ""Petite Camargue"" (loops of 35km to 60km)
Circuit 3 ""Les Salins en liberté"" (31 km)
Circuit 4: ""Grande Motte - Etang du Ponant - Grau du Roi"" (35 km)
Our guided tour suggestion:
Our naturalist guide, Christian CAU, will take you on a unique 35km tour of "La Camargue Secrète" with a mix of cycling and walking tours of a private nature reserve.
Services dedicated to cycle tourists
To make your stay easier, numerous services are available. Located near the historic center, STATIONS BEE'S offers advice on your cycling outing or stay. Labeled ACCUEIL VELO, advice and assistance are our daily work to help you get the most out of your bike trips: places to stop, gourmet breaks, etc.
The town of Aigues-Mortes, through its Tourist Office , and the major tourist sites in the area are totally geared towards soft modes of transport and particularly cycling: development of bicycle racks, battery charging points, repair stations, multiplication of cycle paths or cycle paths...in short, cycle tourists are welcome here in the Camargue Gardoise!