Camargue Bike Rides

Cycling routes in Le Grau-du-Roi and the Camargue

Discover the Camargue by bike from Camping Les Petits Camarguais Staying at Camping Les Petits Camarguais in Le Grau-du-Roi means enjoying an ideal location to explore the Camargue by bike. With safe cycle paths, greenways, Mediterranean coastline routes, and nature trails, the region offers perfect terrain for family bike rides as well as more sporty outings.

From the campsite, you have direct access to: • Cycle paths in Le Grau-du-Roi • The coastline and the Espiguette Lighthouse • The Seaquarium and maritime heritage • Aigues-Mortes and the Carbonnière Tower • The Maison Grand Site de la Marette • The ViaRhôna, the famous cycling route linking Lake Geneva to the Mediterranean

Here, the Camargue is best discovered at the pace of a bike, between sea, marshes, and wild landscapes.

Towards Aigues-Mortes via the greenway

Distance: 6 km (one way) Level: Easy – ideal for families The greenway from Le Grau-du-Roi to Aigues-Mortes is one of the most popular bike rides in the Camargue. From Camping Les Petits Camarguais, head to the town center, then follow the cycle path along the canal. Follow the signs “Aigues-Mortes” / “Voie Verte”. The route is safe, flat, and perfectly suitable for children. Highlights: • Camargue marshes and reed beds • The ramparts of Aigues-Mortes • The Constance Tower • The pink-hued salt marshes A must-do for a family bike ride in Le Grau-du-Roi.

Seafront route to Port Camargue

Distance: 8 to 10 km Level: Very easy Enjoy the Mediterranean coastal cycle paths along the beaches of Le Grau-du-Roi to Port Camargue. From the campsite, reach the beach and follow the marked path “Port Camargue”. The route is flat, safe, and pleasant all year round. Points of interest: • Beaches of Le Grau-du-Roi • Natural coastal dunes • Seaquarium Marine Institute • The Old Lighthouse Museum • Port Camargue, Europe’s largest marina An ideal ride combining cycling, sea, and relaxation.

La Grande Motte, Ponant Pine Forest & Grand Travers Beach

Distance: 20 to 30 km round trip Level: Intermediate Extend your bike ride to La Grande Motte via the Vidourle Gate. Cross into the Hérault area and enjoy La Grande Motte’s extensive cycle path network towards the Ponant Pine Forest and Grand Travers Beach. Points of interest: • Iconic architecture of La Grande Motte • Shaded paths of the Ponant Pine Forest • Ponant lagoons • Natural beach of Grand Travers A varied route between sea, pine forest, and lagoons.

To the Vidourle Gate & Boucanet Beach

Distance: 10 to 14 km round trip Level: Easy This bike ride in Le Grau-du-Roi follows the coastline to the border between the Gard and Hérault regions. Join the seafront cycle path, cross the town center, then continue towards the Boucanet district up to the Vidourle Gate. Highlights: • The Old Lighthouse Museum • Seaquarium • Beaches of Le Grau-du-Roi • Boucanet Beach • The mouth of the Vidourle river Perfect for a short and easy family outing.

The Salt Marshes and Espiguette Beach

Distance: 15 to 20 km round trip Level: Intermediate Discover the iconic landscapes of the Camargue towards the Salins du Midi and Espiguette Beach. From the campsite, follow the cycle path to Port Camargue, then the signs “Espiguette” / “Salins”. The route crosses protected natural areas. What to see: • Flamingos • Salins du Midi salt marshes • Protected dunes • Espiguette Lighthouse • Wild Camargue beaches An exceptional nature route to experience the authentic Camargue by bike.

The ViaRhôna: Aigues-Mortes – Gallician – Saint-Gilles

Distance: flexible (10 to 40 km and more) Level: Intermediate to advanced

The ViaRhôna in the Camargue allows you to explore the Gard countryside safely by bike. From Camping Les Petits Camarguais, take the greenway to Aigues-Mortes, cross the medieval town, then follow the “ViaRhôna” signs towards Gallician and Saint-Gilles.

Possible stages: • Aigues-Mortes → Gallician: vineyards and marshes • Gallician → Saint-Gilles: farmland and the Petit Rhône • Extension possible to Beaucaire or Arles Highlights: • Rhône delta landscapes • Carbonnière Tower • Maison Grand Site de la Marette • Gallician river port • Saint-Gilles Abbey • Camargue wildlife: horses, bulls, migratory birds Ideal for long-distance cycling enthusiasts or e-bike rides in the Camargue.