Canal du Rhône à Sète Between Palavas-les-Flots and Vic-la-Gardiole

Very nice driving experience between the water of the canal and the Étang de Vic. Even with a well-loaded trekking bike, the path with its gravel / gravel road is easy to ride. The way is very worthwhile.

Attention! This path is currently closed (June 2024). This means you have to cycle a good 10 km more towards Frontignan!

There is always a strong westerly or northwesterly wind here. There is actually a cycling ban on this route, which probably has little absolute significance. It is a strenuous and exciting alternative to the EV8, on which many birds (flamingos) can be seen. The wind is really strenuous, the surface of the road is good to ride on. For long stretches you are somewhat protected by the dam on the east side. Please note that the Passerelle du Pilou at the northern end has limited opening times. Probably 8:00 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. in summer. We saw 11:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. on October 3, 2024. Without this bridge you have to take a big detour via the Maguelone peninsula.