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Park in the Môle Saint-Louis car park and walk to BikeMed, about 300 m away, heading towards the town centre.
(S/E) From the BikeMed shop, turn right towards the sea and the cycle path. At the Môle Saint-Louis roundabout, cross at the pedestrian crossing to join the cycle path along the sea.
(1) The start of the cycle path is shared with pedestrians, so take care. Pass below the Théâtre de la Mer, then follow the Corniche with the Mediterranean on your left for a sublime view!
Then follow this magnificent cycle path along the beach and take advantage of the wild areas to stop for a swim! Be careful of bike theft, keep them with you...
On your right are the Listel vineyards, home to the Rosé des Sables wine.
When you reach Marseillan-Plage, continue to the large roundabout.
(2) Cross the road at the pedestrian crossings, then follow the path that leads you to the Canal du Midi.
(3) After the Canal du Midi, go left under the bridge towards Marseillan.
Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the 241 km of the Canal du Midi, which connects the Thau lagoon to Toulouse, ends at the Onglous lighthouse.
The cycle path takes you gently to Marseillan, following the edge of the lagoon on your right. The small port is charming and the Noilly Prat wine cellar is worth a visit if you have time!
Continue along the lake and then leave Marseillan.
(4) Turn left following the signs at the shellfish port, do not continue on the path along the lake, then turn right immediately a few metres further on.
(5) Turn left to leave the oyster farms and stay on the small tarmac road until the next crossroads.
(6) Turn right and continue to the Fadèze farm.
(7) Continue along the dirt track at the back of the farm, taking care to avoid the mud and taking the road if the track is flooded. Cross a stream and you will reach a fork in the road.
The Marais de la Boffie is a wetland that is very valuable to the lagoon's ecosystem, so please respect the peace and cleanliness of the area.
(8) Turn left onto the most passable track.
(9) At the small tarmac road, turn right.
(10) Follow the small road on the right that descends after the Domaine de la Mandoune.
(11) Continue straight ahead, ignoring the roads that descend towards the pond.
(12) Continue straight ahead towards the small tarmac hill.
(13) At the three-way junction, continue left, ignoring the small road that leads to La Bellonette.
(14) Continue along the dirt track that descends towards a second wetland area, Le Près du Baugé. Please note that there may be mud and flooding after heavy rain, in which case you should take the N113 instead.
Admire the reeds and birds that enchant this peaceful place...
(15) At the crossroads, turn right, beware of possible mud, then follow the track that runs alongside the pond. There is a small hill to climb to leave the wetland towards Bellevue. Then take the wide track.
(16) Turn right towards Mèze on the small road that descends gently between the vineyards.
(17) Continue straight ahead after the Domaine de Belle Mare on the D18.
(18) At the three-way junction, turn right and descend the small road towards the salt marshes.
(19) At the salt marshes, continue right along the D18 and enter Mèze.
(20) Turn right across the pedestrian crossing and continue towards the Tourist Office.
(21) Just before the car garage on the right, turn left at a right angle down the hill, using the pedestrian crossings. Continue on the cycle path.
(22) Cross Rue des Adieux and follow the cycle path between the residences.
(23) Cross the N 113 (Avenue de Pézenas) with caution. Use the pedestrian crossings and continue straight ahead.
(24) Continue straight ahead on the cycle path after the small roundabout in the housing estate.
Follow the pretty cycle path that winds through the heath south of Loupian and then rejoins the lagoon before Bouzigues. Magnificent view of the oyster beds and Sète!
(25) Follow the cycle path on the right, which descends for a few metres and moves away from the N113.
(26) Turn left and follow the cycle path. Cross at the pedestrian crossings. The cycle path enters a very beautiful section that will take you through the wetland at the bottom of Crique de l'Angle, at the mouth of the Vène, which supplies the lagoon with fresh water. You may see many birds, including flamingos.
(27) Cross the bridge over the Vène and continue along the cycle path to Balaruc-Le-Vieux.
(28) At the three-way junction, follow the cycle path that climbs to the right.
(29) Turn left onto the small road (Chemin des Vignes) which climbs up to a roundabout.
(30) Cross over and follow the cycle path to the left.
(31) Ignore the entrance to the expressway and turn right.
(32) Continue left over the bridge that crosses the old railway line.
(33) At the four-way junction, turn right and descend to the next fork.
(34) Go down to the right towards the large roundabout.
(35) Just before the roundabout, turn left across the pedestrian crossings. Watch out for traffic. Take the beautiful cycle path that follows the old railway line, keeping the lagoon on your right.
(36) Cross the Rhône Canal bridge in Sète and continue towards Sète.
(37) Cross carefully at the pedestrian crossings to enter Pointe Courte, a small fishing port and neighbourhood with a strong identity...
(38) Turn left along the quay towards the bridge and walk under it along the canal.
(39) Continue to the right on the bridge, pushing your bikes.
(40) Cross the road carefully at the pedestrian crossings, then follow the canal along the quays, keeping it on your left. Enjoy the atmosphere of the "Venice of Languedoc", but remain very attentive to traffic and car doors...
(41) Continue along the main road, Grand Rue Mario Roustan, and head to the BikeMed shop on the right under the arcades (S/E).
