From Arles to Sète, the Mediterranean cycle route has you discover in 4 days the Camargue and the Mediterranean coast. Enjoy the ride on beautiful cycle paths along the sea and ponds and on small country roads through the Camargue, where you can observe pink flamingos, wild horses and bulls.
You start the itinerary in Arles, which inspired the paintings of Van Gogh and renowned for its Roman ruins. Continue cycling through the countryside before reaching Aigues-Mortes and its historic ramparts. The cycle route continues on the Mediterranean cycle route, along the ponds to reach the Camargue region. You will then pedal along the seafront enjoying the gentle spray of the Mediterranean Sea before arriving in Montpellier. Continue along the shore to end your beautiful short-trip with a seafood dish on the fishing port of Sète.
Camargue
GPS-app available
4 days along the Mediterranean cycle route from Arles to Sète
Bike tour along the Mediterranean cycle route from Arles to Sète via the Camargue and Montpellier.
Reference
MED0402
- Itinerant trip
- 4 days
- Easy
- from March to October
- Minimum age 12 years old
GPS-app availableFrom
Prices
459€ / pers.
- Itinerary
- Accommodation
- Bikes, luggage and documents
- a touring bike adjusted to your size
- equipped : front rack pack, saddlebag, helmet (on demand), reflective vest, repairing toolkit with patches etc.
- We transport your luggage from one accommodation to the next using a private vehicle.
- Your luggage is directly delivered in your accommodation before you arrive.
- We provide a saddlebag for the things you shall need during the day.
- a roadbook with maps that we drew at the easiest scale to follow on a bike
- a roadbook with step-by-step description giving the direction to follow at each intersection and highlighting the points of interest
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- Practical information
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By plane: flight to Avignon, Marseille Provence or Nîmes (+regional train)
- By train: The train station of Arles is well connected to the railway network and you can easily access the station from many cities in France and Europe. For instance from Paris: duration 3h55; from Lyon: duration 2h30; from Marseille: duration 49 min. To plan your trip: https://www.thetrainline.com/?redirected=true
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Category A
You are accommodated in ** / *** hotels with all the necessary comfort after a day spent outdoor. Breakfast is included.
* Example of the type of accommodation
Category B
You’ll get a good night’s sleep staying in these 3-Star hotels or Bed and Breakfasts. All properties have been selected for their cleanliness, style and the friendliness of the staff. Some pieces of accomodation have a swimming-pool. A hearty breakfast is included!
* Example of the type of accommodation
Bikes
On your arrival day, we provide you with:
We also provide you with the appropriate equipment for your children : baby seat, bike trailer or trailer bike depending on their age and size.
On your arrival day, we provide you with:
We also provide you with the appropriate equipment for your children : baby seat, bike trailer or trailer bike depending on their age and size.
Luggage
Our services include luggage transport in order to let you enjoy your trip comfortably and without stress :
Our word of advice : as we know from experience, we strongly recommend you to avoid wearing a backpack during your cycling trip.
If you expect to arrive at the next accommodation before 5 p.m., we recommend that you take an extra set of clothes with you in your bicycle bag.
Travel documents
A cycling holiday is the best way to explore a region and discover its culture, landscapes and local traditions.
Your tour is self-guided to give you the freedom to ride at your own pace. You will be provided all the information you need to enjoy the itinerary and its points of interests.
We can provide you with travel documents in paper format (for a supplement of €15 for printing and postage), which include:
Example of a map and of a step-by-step description
Our GPS App
For this trip, you can also use our smartphone app featuring GPS guidance (without extra fee).
You will find in the app all the information given in the map and step-by-step roadbooks. You will be located on the itinerary with the GPS device of your phone. The route and directions to
follow will be both viewable on the screen of your phone and announced aloud. As you ride along the itinerary, you will be given information about visits, restaurants, services and
useful alerts on the way.
-> You need to have a smartphone and download Le Velo Voyageur app on your Apple or Android store before the trip. All details concerning the downloading and the use of the application will
be given after we have confirmed the booking and the balance is paid. Once the trip is downloaded, the GPS guidance can be used off-line.
To get to departure point:
Parking
If you drive to Arles, you can park your car for free in the car park P6 at Arles train station.
The location and contact details of the car parks will be given in your travel documents.
Meeting time:
The first day is a cycling day. We recommend you to arrive maximum in the late morning to enjoy your day fully without rushing. The renting bikes will be available from 9:30am. Bikes pick up
point and luggage drop off point (if you choose the option)will be given in your travel documents.
If you have taken the luggage transfer option, you must deposit your luggage before 10 am.
To get back to starting point:
Regional trains take you back to your starting point if you wish. They are accessible without booking in advance and bicycles are free. You have to buy your ticket on spot. There are several trains
per day. You will find the timetable in your travel documents.
1 bike travelers reviews
3.00 / 5
3.00 / 5
“ La Camargue : bien, mais… ”
On the 2023-07-15
by
Claire
En arrivant tôt à Arles et en ajoutant une nuitée à Sète, le rythme des étapes est bien pensé pour visiter des monuments historiques, découvrir de nombreux paysages camarguais et terminer sur une baignade en mer. Pour les plus organisés, renseignez-vous sur les dates des courses landaises (Arles) et des joutes (Sète) pour programmer les dates de votre séjour. A Sète, les amateurs de Street Art apprécieront le MOCA (musée à ciel ouvert). Malgré quelques sentiers gravillonneux et des routes partagées en ville, la piste cyclable est de qualité et les automobilistes cordiaux et patients la plupart du temps. Les hôtels et hôteliers sont charmants. Nous revenons du séjour avec de belles photos souvenirs (et tout autant de piqûres de moustique). Avec le vent en face sur une grande partie de l’itinéraire, nous aurions aimé anticiper les vélos à assistance électrique ! Bien dommage qu’un problème de taille de vélo, pourtant signalé lors de la réception, la veille au matin, n’ait pu être résolu que près de 24h plus tard, retardant de plusieurs heures le départ par temps de canicule et ne nous permettant pas de pleinement profiter de notre deuxième étape…
