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Sète to Aimargues Through the Camargue

Sète, Languedoc, FranceMixed

Route contributed by Marcus · Created from a ride on Saturday 7th September 2024

92 km
Distance
39 m
Elevation gain
Moderate
Difficulty
Mixed
Surface
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On the road: Sète to Aimargues Through the Camargue

Elevation profile

Total ascent
39 m
Distance
92 km
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Route overview

This route suits riders looking for a long, flat ride with light elevation gain under 60 m.

A 92 km flat route from Sète to Aimargues through the Camargue region of Languedoc, France.

This 92.2 km point-to-point route starts in Sète, passing La Peyrade at 1 km and Frontignan at 4.5 km. It continues through multiple towns including Les Aresquiers, Vic-la-Gardiole, Mireval, and Palavas-les-Flots, reaching the lowest point of -1 m near 31.3 km. The route follows various road types: 32% cycle paths, 16% paths, 14% quiet streets, and others including minor roads and a small section on main roads without cycle lanes. Gravel or unpaved surface makes up 14% of the distance. The climb is minimal with just 54 m elevation gain overall, mostly flat riding with 99% flat gradients.

Highlights

  • Passing through Palavas-les-Flots and La Grande-Motte
  • Tour de Constance near Aigues-Mortes
  • Les Calèches de Camargue near Le Cailar
  • La Pyramide restaurant at the start in Sète

Along the route

Measured from the recorded track and OpenStreetMap.

Places passed

  1. Frontignan 4.5 km
  2. Les Aresquiers 12 km
  3. Vic-la-Gardiole 15.1 km
  4. Mireval 18.3 km
  5. Villeneuve-lès-Maguelone 24.8 km
  6. Les 4 Vents 27.9 km
  7. Cabanes de L'Arnel 28.7 km
  8. Palavas-les-Flots 30.5 km
  9. Les Cabanes de Carnon 35.8 km
  10. Carnon 36.5 km
  11. La Petite Motte 44.3 km
  12. Cabanes du Roc 45.2 km
  13. La Grande-Motte 47 km
  14. Le Grau-du-Roi 53.1 km
  15. Aigues-Mortes 59.5 km
  16. Saint-Sébastien 73.4 km
  17. Gallician 73.5 km
  18. Le Cailar 80.8 km
  19. Aimargues 84.7 km
  20. Mas d'Androns 85.2 km
  21. La Garrigue 86.5 km

What this ride is like

Measured from OpenStreetMap along the track and the elevation profile.

Roads
32% cycle path · 16% path · 14% quiet street · 12% track
Main roads
5.5 km on main roads without a cycle lane — likely busier
Fast roads
4.1 km on roads with a limit of 80 km/h or more
Cycle paths
35.6 km on cycle paths or roads with a cycle lane
Main roads used
Via Rhôna (13 km), Chemin des Sables (4 km), D 104 (3 km)
Surface
85% paved · 14% gravel or unpaved
Gradient
0% climbing · 1% descending · 99% flat

Along the way

Within a few hundred metres of the track, from OpenStreetMap. Opening hours change — treat this as where to look, not a promise.

Food, water and shops

  1. 1.3 kmDrinking water · on the route
  2. 4.5 kmLes Gourmandises · bakery · 60 m off route
  3. 14.4 kmRepair stand · 40 m off route
  4. 15.5 kmFontaine · drinking water · 80 m off route
  5. 21.4 kmToilets · 70 m off route
  6. 24.2 kmFestival · bakery · 50 m off route
  7. 29.6 kmTotal Access · petrol station · 70 m off route
  8. 31.3 kmRepair stand · on the route
  9. 46.8 kmBike Concept by Loc N'Roll · bike shop · 100 m off route
  10. 47.8 kmLes Frères Boulanges · bakery · 50 m off route
  11. 51.3 kmWC Priska · toilets · 40 m off route
  12. 52.7 kmGrand Café de Paris · café · 100 m off route
  13. 59.5 kmIl était une fougasse · bakery · 60 m off route
  14. 59.9 kmPharmacie du Soleil · pharmacy · 170 m off route
  15. 61.1 kmMyBioShop · supermarket · 90 m off route
  16. 73.1 kmDrinking water · on the route
  17. 80.9 kmDrinking water · 180 m off route
  18. 84.6 kmDrinking water · 40 m off route

Need to bail out?

  • 4.7 km — Frontignan (station), 100 m off route
  • 17.4 km — Vic - Mireval (station), 60 m off route
  • 24.2 km — Villeneuve-lès-Maguelone (station), 810 m off route
  • 34.6 km — Carnon Ouest (ferry), 450 m off route
  • 53.3 km — Le Grau-du-Roi (station), 60 m off route
  • 60.1 km — Aigues-Mortes (station), 50 m off route
  • 82.1 km — Le Cailar (halt), 70 m off route

Whether bikes are carried depends on the service — check before relying on it.

Worth a stop

  • 16.2 km — Église Sainte-Léocadie (attraction)
  • 48.2 km — La Grande Roue (attraction)
  • 59.2 km — Tour de Constance (attraction)
  • 80.2 km — Les Calèches de Camargue (attraction)
  • 84.5 km — Maison des Traditions (attraction)

At the start

  • La Pyramide · restaurant · 50 m

Stay after this ride

  • Ibis Budget Porte de Camargue · hotel · 10 m from the finish
  • Mas de Saint-Rémy · guest house · 1.1 km from the finish
  • Mas Des Cabanes · guest house · 1.3 km from the finish
  • Mas des Termes · campsite · 1.8 km from the finish
  • Les Jasses de Camargue · hotel · 1.8 km from the finish

Practical information

Surface
Mixed
Route shape
Point to point
Riding time
5½–7½ hours riding
Season
September with temperatures around 28°C.
Best months
Apr to Sep — daily highs of 18–29 °C in those months

Know before you go

  • Longest stretch without café, shop or water is 9.1 km between 64 and 73.1 km
  • 5.5 km on main roads without cycle lane
  • 4.1 km of roads with posted speed limits of 80 km/h or more
  • 14% gravel or unpaved surface

Routes are for inspiration. Roads, surfaces and conditions change — check locally and ride within your limits.

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