Carbonnière Tower – Via Rhôna loop from Lunel

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Carbonnière Tower – Via Rhôna loop from Lunel

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Carbonnière Tower – Via Rhôna loop from Lunel

02:51

43.7km

50m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 22.4 km for 5 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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17.5 km

The “Tour Carbonnière” was formerly used as a watchtower and defense tower for the only road that then connected the mainland with Aigues-Mortes, which in the 13th century was still situated on a difficult-to-access lagoon.

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19.3 km

Via Rhôna

Highlight • Cycleway

Be careful of the wooden bollards located in the middle of the green lane, too dangerous for the quantity of what uses this lane, why not replace them with plastic bollards

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33.8 km

Lunel huts

Highlight • Settlement

These cabins are typical of the ponds and canals of Languedoc.
They are now accessible via the Lunel - La Grande-Motte cycle path.

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35.9 km

Lunel Canal

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The Lunel Canal, winding through the Hérault countryside, offers a peaceful and picturesque stroll along its shaded banks. Lined with plane trees and Mediterranean vegetation, this canal invites you to …

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36.5 km

The Lunel Canal

Highlight • River

More than 10 kilometers of happiness, to admire the many birds and Camargue cows. The path is easy to access but can be tiring for the less fit. The path …

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