Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 1, 2026

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Parc naturel régional de Camargue

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.73 km

Beach

3.27 km

Etang de Vaccares - Camargue National Nature Reserve

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The dyke bike path is really nice. Now in the dry late summer it only has water in the ponds at the beginning, so no flamingos further back. But very nice and many big dragonflies.

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3.85 km

View of the famous pink flamingos

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Flamingos breed in the Camargue from April to June.

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12.6 km

Gacholle Lighthouse

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At the lighthouse of Gacholle you will find information about the nature reserve Camargue. The tower is not managed, so bring a picnic and vespern on the wind-protected tables by the lighthouse. There are postcards and water to buy.

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20.9 km

Fangassier Pond

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You are here in the heart of the Camargue, surrounded by old saltworks and ponds. The Fangassier pond is the one and only breeding ground for pink flamingos. For nearly …

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22.6 km

Digue à la Mer, Parc Naturel Régional de Camargue

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At the beginning of September, the small paths were unfortunately closed, so you have to drive several kilometers on the very, very potholed Digue à la Mer. You need a …

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37.1 km

Camargue Regional Natural Park

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It is no longer possible to go around, the path is condemned from the Guiro salt flats with heavy overturning of the earth and trees from the bulldozers having passed …

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50.4 km

Flamingos in Parc Naturel Régional de Camargue

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It is a wonderful experience to watch these elegant birds feeding.

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51.7 km

Pink Flamingos in the Camargue

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You feel like you're in a huge zoo - everywhere 🦩🦩

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54.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.9 km

10.8 km

9.78 km

179 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

22.1 km

18.7 km

13.0 km

378 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 15 April

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