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The end of the Canal du Midi – View of the Étang de Thau loop from Marseillan Plage

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The end of the Canal du Midi – View of the Étang de Thau loop from Marseillan Plage

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The end of the Canal du Midi – View of the Étang de Thau loop from Marseillan Plage

01:04

16.8km

30m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 18, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 9.23 km for 94 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.92 km

Flamingos in the Réserve Naturelle du Bagnas

Highlight • Lake

1.96 km

Grau du Rieu

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The Grau du Rieu offers a tranquil escape for cycle tourists keen to discover the natural beauty of the South of France. This coastal area, nestled between the Mediterranean Sea …

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4.74 km

Canal du Midi

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A little way off the official bike path along the well-known 'Canal de Midi'. In the high season certainly not recommended. Too narrow for frequent oncoming traffic.

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5.35 km

Étang de Thau Wildlife Viewing

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Nice peaceful cycle path

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7.06 km

The end of the Canal du Midi

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Here ends the Canal du Midi, after a long crossing from Toulouse. The setting is very relaxing, so take the opportunity to stop for a few moments and admire the …

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7.61 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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8.00 km

Wide gravel track at the Etang de Thau behind Marseillan

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8.71 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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16.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.52 km

3.91 km

2.03 km

1.51 km

712 m

137 m

Surfaces

7.97 km

5.91 km

2.63 km

170 m

133 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 28 June

34°C

25°C

37 %

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Comments

October 12, 2025,Marseillan und Marseillan-Plage

Unfortunately, the tour began with a flat tire, caused by a thorn (blackberry?). 🙁
Luckily, there were plenty of benches in a beautiful setting. It was on the front wheel, and just under a kilometer away, the car was parked with a battery-powered compressor in the trunk.
So, I quickly put on a patch, pumped it up to 1.5 bar …

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May 11, 2024,Marseillan Plage nach Marseillan

A lively place with a pretty marina. The restaurants along it are completely overcrowded.

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The end of the Canal du Midi – View of the Étang de Thau loop from Marseillan Plage

Flamingos in the Réserve Naturelle du Bagnas

Grau du Rieu

Canal du Midi

Étang de Thau Wildlife Viewing

The end of the Canal du Midi

View over the Etang de Thau to the lighthouse and Sète

Wide gravel track at the Etang de Thau behind Marseillan

View of the Étang de Thau

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