View of the Étang de Thau – The Fairy Stretcher loop from Marseillan-Plage

View of the Étang de Thau – The Fairy Stretcher loop from Marseillan-Plage

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View of the Étang de Thau – The Fairy Stretcher loop from Marseillan-Plage

04:03

66.7km

410m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

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Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 66.7 km for 8 m

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Start point

Train Station

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3.03 km

View over the Etang de Thau to the lighthouse and Sète

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Beautiful view of the pond, there are benches to enjoy the view and even picnic tables: a great spot for a meal break!

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4.14 km

View of the Étang de Thau

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From here we have superb views of the Etang de Thau! There is a nice cycle path along the pond and many nice places to rest.

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22.9 km

The Fairy Clothesline is a limestone formation dating back to the early Tertiary period, approximately 50 million years ago.

Human imagination has given rise to a legend: fairies used to hang their laundry on these white concretions to dry in the sun.

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43.2 km

Along the Canal du Midi and the Hérault

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Narrow earthy cycle path along the Herault and the Canal du Midi, but very beautiful.

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43.9 km

Along the Hérault and the Canal du Midi

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Hi,
the section is really fun. Runs next to a river all the time. Is on the whole stretch just on extremely stuck dirt. The path runs through reeds, open places, through forests and over many roots of trees.
A must for anyone who owns a MTB and is looking for a little adventure, often you do not see where you go 😉 have fun 😎😜
Greetings Marcus

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46.1 km

Hérault Riverside Path

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Here you can drive along the Herault to the sea.

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48.6 km

Hérault Riverside Path

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Here you can use the barge for €1.50 per person and €1.00 per bike.

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51.7 km

mares de Baluffe

Nature Reserve

59.8 km

Viewpoint

61.3 km

Port of Cap d'Agde

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Cap d'Agde is the second largest marina in France. Between the boats, the restaurants, and the beach, the port is full of activity, and it is worth taking a little break on a terrace.

Outside the port you can see the fort and the lighthouse of Brescou.

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