Rhone Kanal – Sète's Royal Canal loop from Montpellier-Sud-de-France

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Rhone Kanal – Sète's Royal Canal loop from Montpellier-Sud-de-France

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Rhone Kanal – Sète's Royal Canal loop from Montpellier-Sud-de-France

04:53

85.4km

200m

Cycling

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

Last updated: November 7, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

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After 35.1 km for 17 m

After 42.3 km for 41 m

After 45.0 km for 41 m

After 52.5 km for 17 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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7.18 km

River The Lez

Viewpoint

8.88 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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26.9 km

Bridge over the Rhône - Canal de Sète

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From Frontignan to Palavas-les-Flots, the route follows the Canal du Rhône à Sète through one of the major lagoon complexes on the Languedoc coast. After the Étang d'Ingril and Les …

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27.4 km

View from Pont Philippe Chappotin over the Étang de Vic

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From Frontignan to Palavas-les-Flots, the route follows the Canal du Rhône à Sète through one of the major lagoon areas of the Languedoc coast. After the Étang d'Ingril and the …

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27.4 km

Rhone Kanal

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Shortly before the bridge over the Canal du Rhone à Sète, you can turn onto a gravel path next to the canal. However, the entrance leads under a barrier, it …

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30.2 km

Cycle path between Fontignen and Vic-la Guardiole

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Very well developed bike path between the étangs.

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43.2 km

Sète's Royal Canal

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Very picturesque canal surrounded by small cafes and restaurants.

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44.4 km

Canaux et port de plaisance de Sète

Lake

59.6 km

Superb sea view.

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Superb sea view when taking the cycle path.

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62.2 km

The Étang de Vic is one of those Gardiole treasures. Surrounded by vast expanses of marshes, green meadows, and reed beds, it is home to incredible biodiversity. You can observe pink flamingos, herons, and horses galloping freely.

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85.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

59.0 km

14.8 km

9.93 km

991 m

709 m

Surfaces

73.3 km

10.4 km

1.28 km

394 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 11 November

21°C

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Comments

April 5, 2026,De Montpellier à Sète

Festival of old sailing boats in Sete. Rue de Tunis is an unmissable street art passage.

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October 21, 2026,211026 Sète

I leave Montpellier at 12:00 and cycle along the water. There are many runners, cyclists, and walkers. In the étang du Méjean towards Palava-les-Flots, pink flamingos are digging for food in the water. There are other cyclists, everyone stops regularly to take photos. It is beautiful here on the divide between land and water. There is often a lot of …

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