Méjean Pond – Flamingos loop from Palavas-les-Flots

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Méjean Pond – Flamingos loop from Palavas-les-Flots

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Méjean Pond – Flamingos loop from Palavas-les-Flots

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18.0km

20m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 16, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 9.52 km for 72 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.50 km

Cycle path along the Lez

Highlight • Cycleway

At the exit of Palavas-les-Flots, the voie verte follows the mouth of the Lez river in contact with the ponds. The coastal river joins here the coastal plain and its …

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2.14 km

Méjean Pond

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Great dirt road with great views. Feasible in gravel or even vtc.

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3.35 km

Flamingos

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Between l'Étang du Méjean and l'Étang de l'Arnel there are many birds to watch, e.g. also flamingos.

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12.7 km

Méjean Nature Reserve

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The Méjean nature reserve is a true haven of biodiversity. It is home to a varied fauna and flora, including numerous migratory birds and equestrian centers. Its landscapes of marshes, …

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14.5 km

Between the Étang du Méjean and the Étang de l'Arnel

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A beautiful stretch of cycle path between the two lakes "Étang du Méjean" and "Étang de l'Arnel". If you're lucky, you might even spot a few flamingos in the shallow waters of the lakes.

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15.9 km

Grec Pond

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Stretching for over 4 km between Palavas-les-Flots and Carnon, the Étang du Grec covers nearly 190 hectares. This coastal lagoon belongs to the vast Palavasian lagoon complex, a remnant of …

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16.9 km

There are many small shops, boutiques, restaurants and bars to discover here. A very clear highlight is the colorful cable car, with which you can cross the canal as an alternative to the bridge - or just for fun.

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17.2 km