Cycling in Argelès-sur-Mer
1 cycling route from Argelès-sur-Mer, Languedoc, France, 89 km, 89 km mapped in all, with up to 42 m of climbing in a day. Mostly flat riding (0 m of climbing per km on average), mostly mixed-surface routes, 73% paved, 10 km on cycle paths or lanes. Best months to ride: Apr to Oct.
At a glance
- Routes
- 1
- Lengths
- 89 km
- Biggest day
- 42 m
- Terrain
- Flat
- Surface
- 73% paved
- Bike
- Gravel bike
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Best months
- Apr to Oct
- GPX
- Every route
Know before you go
Added up from the recorded routes and OpenStreetMap; nothing estimated.
- Surface
- 73% paved · 24% gravel or unpaved — 21 km of gravel or unpaved road across the routes.
- Roads
- 10 km on cycle paths or lanes.
- Bail-outs
- A railway station or ferry within reach on 1 route.
Cycling guide to Argelès-sur-Mer
Argelès-sur-Mer offers a cycling route of 89.3 km to Gruissan in the Languedoc region, France. The ride moves mostly along the coast through places such as Argelès-Plage, Saint-Cyprien Plage, Canet-en-Roussillon, Port Barcarès, Leucate, and Port-la-Nouvelle before reaching Gruissan. The route includes 10 km of cycle paths and 1.9 km of main roads without cycle lanes. Although mostly paved (73%), there is still 24% gravel or unpaved surface. There are two railway stations near the route, enabling access by train. Riders face no significant climbing with the highest point at only 30 m and total elevation gain of 71 m, making it suitable for those seeking a coastal ride in southern France.
More on best time to ride, terrain
Best time to ride
September with temperatures recorded at 26°C.
Terrain
The terrain is flat with very gentle gradients. The highest point on the route is 30 m with an elevation gain of just 71 m over nearly 90 km. The route combines paved and unpaved gravel sections, with cycle paths for 10 km enhancing the ride experience.