Les Aresquiers

A family walk between the pond, the salt marshes and the Bois des Aresquiers.

This walk may be closed depending on the fire risk level. Remember to check the map.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 9.61 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 45 
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    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 3 m
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    Descent: - 3 m

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    Highest point: 4 m
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    Lowest point: 0 m

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Description of the walk

Park in the car park along the Route des Aresquiers.

(S/E) The signposted path starts directly opposite, running alongside the Étang d’Ingril

(1) Continue along the path skirting the pond.

(2) At the junction, turn left to stay close to the edge of the pond.

(3) Take the wooden footbridge that crosses over the marshy area.

(4) When you reach the junction of several paths, ignore the path on your left that runs alongside the pond and take the path opposite. Continue to a footbridge, on the wide path that runs alongside the marshy area on your left.

(5) Take the wooden footbridge on your left for about 400 metres.

(6) Cross the wooden bridge and continue along the path directly opposite, which takes you all the way round this area of former salt marshes.

(7) Turn left onto the path between the salt pans for about 800m.

(6) Cross the wooden bridge you took on the way there and continue to the right onto the footbridge as on the way there.

(5) At the junction, leave the path you took on the way there on your right and continue straight ahead on the signposted path towards the Bois des Aresquiers. Very soon, pass a path on your left and, 500m further on, turn left to head into the pine forest. Walk alongside the vineyard on your left and reach a drystone shelter.

(8) Continue to the large crossroads 200m further on.

(9) At the crossroads, take the track on the left and continue straight through the woods, ignoring the other paths.

(10) Turn right, following the yellow markings. After about a hundred metres, pass a junction and join the path leading to the pond. Turn left to rejoin the path you took on the way out.

(1) Follow the return path to the car park on the left (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 1 m - Parking along the Route des Aresquiers - Canal du Rhône à Sète
  2. 1 : km 0.24 - alt. 1 m - Crossroads of the circular loop
  3. 2 : km 1.23 - alt. 1 m - On the left, at the edge of the - Étang d'Ingril
  4. 3 : km 1.97 - alt. 0 m - Footbridge
  5. 4 : km 2.51 - alt. 1 m - Path opposite
  6. 5 : km 3.16 - alt. 1 m - Footbridge
  7. 6 : km 3.59 - alt. 1 m - Straight on after the wooden bridge
  8. 7 : km 5.36 - alt. 1 m - On the left between the salt pans
  9. 8 : km 7.77 - alt. 2 m - Drystone shelter
  10. 9 : km 7.97 - alt. 1 m - Left-hand track at the junction
  11. 10 : km 8.9 - alt. 3 m - On the right
  12. S/E : km 9.61 - alt. 1 m - Parking along the Route des Aresquiers

This route passes through multiple protected areas, which may be subject to special regulations:

Worth a visit

Reviews and comments

4.6 / 5
Based on 84 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.7 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.7 / 5
Route interest
4.3 / 5
User 4113465

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 02, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Very pleasant out of season, worth seeing in summer (?)

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User 17577110

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 16, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

This isn't our first hike here, but we decided to go all out this time!
It's very pleasant during the week, and you can find a spot in the car park at the start, so avoid weekends
The walk starts by the lake and ends with a return through the pine forest... it's a real treat for the lungs!

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User 670003

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 06, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A very beautiful hike. It is well described overall and does not present any difficulties. However, it should not be attempted in very hot weather. In some places along the route, it is not easy to share the path with cyclists, particularly on the footbridge and wooden bridge.

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User 5691838

Overall rating : 3.3 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 10, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : Yes

a walk to do in spring when the ponds are full of water. In September, everything is dry, there are few birds, and the route quickly becomes monotonous.

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User 14953434

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 15, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful hike with some lovely views.

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DAANT
DAANT

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 05, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

very good, we did it in the afternoon without any difficulty, it was a Saturday afternoon, there were a few people, beware of mosquitoes in the undergrowth.

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jean paul fargues
jean paul fargues

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 28, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

An easy, pleasant route. Typical of Mediterranean coastal areas.

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christian30230
christian30230

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 24, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

nice walk, beware of mosquitoes,

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Hérault Tourisme
Hérault Tourisme

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 25, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

In response to some of the latest comments, we can confirm that the route was changed at the start of the walk to avoid muddy and ecologically sensitive traffic along the edge of a pond.

The yellow markings are 'obvious': trust the signs on the ground!

We are currently checking certain points of the description with the Hérault FFRandonnée committee and the Conservatoire du Littoral: as soon as this is done, we will propose an update of the visorando sheet.

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sbbb
sbbb

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 31, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : Yes

Ambiguity at point 6
Fortunately the commitment is minimal

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isola
isola

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 09, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Superbly peaceful walk with extraordinary views. Bring suitable footwear (waterproof).

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Francine84
Francine84

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 27, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

To be avoided in muddy weather: you're looking for a way through without sinking to your ankles. On the other hand, the colours are magnificent at this time of year. With the sun and no wind that day, the pond and the surface of the marsh were transformed into mirrors of blue water, contrasting with the greens, reds and oranges of the vegetation. A feast for the eyes!
The Bois des Aresquiers is also a very pretty wood, more frequented than the salt marshes, especially at the end of the day.
Thanks for sharing.

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jacques34170
jacques34170

It's true that the circuit is very pleasant and we breathe good 'sea' air. However, the car park is often full because it's so busy.

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duloup
duloup

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 04, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

part of the circuit at the start, which runs alongside a moorland area, is now closed to the public, but that doesn't detract from the circuit's appeal.

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jacques34170
jacques34170

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 16, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

The only problem is that the car park isn't big enough!

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