The Lunel Canal – Lunel Canal loop from Montpellier-Sud-de-France

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The Lunel Canal – Lunel Canal loop from Montpellier-Sud-de-France

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The Lunel Canal – Lunel Canal loop from Montpellier-Sud-de-France

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60.1km

70m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel 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 a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 12.6 km for 52 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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30.2 km

Lunel Canal

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nice gravel or mountain bike ride

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32.5 km

The Lunel Canal

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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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34.9 km

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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37.1 km

Lunel huts

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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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41.2 km

Canal du Rhône à Sète

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Cycling along the towpath of the Rhône Canal is a pleasure. The panorama is picturesque.

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41.8 km

Canal du Rhône à Sète

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Magnificent and picturesque on the edge of the Rhône canal in Sete ❤️

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50.8 km

Along the Étang de l'Or

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easy walk on a car-free path, where we meet some fishermen and boats going up the lake.

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60.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.3 km

16.2 km

15.1 km

1.55 km

1.14 km

Surfaces

22.3 km

20.4 km

9.67 km

6.82 km

1.02 km

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 9 November

19°C

15°C

42 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

September 29, 2024,Sortie gravel autour de l’étang

Not a great start on the road, we missed the path. Superb return along the canal. Short race with the oars 😀

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March 27, 2025,[Grvl #2512] Etangs de l'Or et du Méjean, via les marais de Candillargues

Classified in the 60% asphalt category...
The idea is to walk around the ponds, sticking as close as possible to the water, the roubines and the ponds.
It's quite easy to get there via small roads, paths, and trails...
Please note: the Candillargues marshland footpaths are closed from March 31st to June 30th due to the nesting of many bird …

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