The beach, the Hérault and the marshes at La Tamarissière

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A circular route to explore the (channelled) Hérault estuary, the marshes and polders with their canals, the beach and the Tamarissière bunker site. Best avoided in hot weather as there is no shade along the route.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 5.32 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 30 
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    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 13 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 13 ft
  • ▲
    Highest point: 16 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: -7 ft
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ City: Agde (34300)
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    Start/End: N 43.286059° / E 3.441402°
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    IGN map(s): Ref. 2645ET
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Description of the walk

At La Tamarissière, walk through the village, going almost to the end of the road, then turn right at the ‘Give Way’ sign by the ferry landing stage (Les Dunes restaurant). This will take you to the large car park at the Bunkers de la Tamarissière site.

(S/E) Head to the far end of the car park to reach the first bunkers; then, just ahead of the bunker on the left bearing the large photo of the site, take the path down to the beach. Follow the beach to the left and climb up onto the Hérault sea wall.

(1) Walk to the right as far as the information boards, then retrace your steps and follow the Hérault river along the promenade.

(2) Just past a ranch on the left (with curious horses and friendly dogs), take the path on the left.

(3) Further on, just after crossing a stream, follow the path to the right. When you reach a small road, turn right to cross a stream, then head off along the path to the left. You’ll come to the end of a small road, below the D612.

(4) Follow the path to the left. Cross a stream via a bridge. Further on, follow the path branching off to the right to pass under the D612, then turn left immediately on the other side and you’ll reach the banks of the Canal du Midi.

(5) Turn left onto this cycle/pedestrian path. A little further on, you’ll reach a road just before a bridge over another canal.

(6) Take the path on the left before the bridge, which runs alongside this other canal. You’ll come to a large crossroads just before a bridge.

(7) Cross the bridge and follow the path as it veers to the right. The path soon veers to the left and continues between marshes and the beach. Further on, the first bunkers come into view.

(8) Turn right between two bunkers as you reach the fence of a tent campsite. Keep to the right of this campsite as you leave the edge of the marsh. Then veer slightly to the right again to follow a path right on the edge of the dune ridge. Further on, pass a water tower on your left and carry straight on. You’ll pass between numerous bunkers before reaching the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 3 ft - Bunker car park
  2. 1 : mi 0.46 - alt. 10 ft - Hérault (fleuve)
  3. 2 : mi 1.57 - alt. 0 ft - Ranch
  4. 3 : mi 2.02 - alt. 7 ft - Stream, junction
  5. 4 : mi 2.73 - alt. 16 ft - End of route
  6. 5 : mi 3.13 - alt. 7 ft - Canal du Midi
  7. 6 : mi 3.7 - alt. 7 ft - Path before the bridge
  8. 7 : mi 4.32 - alt. 7 ft - Crossroads and bridge
  9. 8 : mi 4.88 - alt. 3 ft - Bunkers, trail junction
  10. S/E : mi 5.32 - alt. 3 ft - Bunker car park

Notes

Easy hike, standard hiking gear.

Worth a visit

Photo album here

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You can go birdwatching in the wetlands. You can also explore the bunker site further (see the link in the description).

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