In the Rhône estuary, stretching between two branches of the river, the Camargue is a famous marshland, protected as a Regional Nature Park. It has three zones: agricultural lands; lagoons; and saltpans.
Beside the Petit Rhône River, close to the sandy seaside resort of Les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, the Château d’Avignon is a unique spot focusing on the theme of water and its natural, architectural and industrial uses in the Camargue.
Custom route
Custom route
Beaucaire / St-Gilles
Leaving Beaucaire, you'll cycle along a new greenway linking the marinas of Beaucaire and Saint-Gilles. The route follows the towpath of the Rhône–Sète Canal almost all the way, making for an easy, enjoyable ride where cyclists and passing boaters exchange friendly greetings. Bellegarde's marina is a welcome place to stop before continuing along the canal to Saint-Gilles, nestled at the foot of the Costières hills, with its medieval centre and abbey church.
Saint-Gilles / Aigues-Mortes
The ViaRhôna route has been set up between Gallician and Aigues-Mortes. On this stage along a greenway, you cross a portion of the Camargue Gardoise (the western, Languedoc side of the Camargue). The flora and fauna are exceptional. You cycle along the former towpaths beside the Canal du Rhône à Sète, crossing through typical marshland to reach the splendid walled port of Aigues-Mortes, set amidst marshes, vineyards and saltpans. Take in these extraordinary landscapes from the top of the Tour Carbonnière, an historic guards’ tower. Two further cycling circuits starting from Gallician enable you to discover more of the surrounding vines, marshes and reedbeds.
Aigues-Mortes / Palavas-les-Flots
This stage marks the end of the whole ViaRhône route, with the Mediterranean and its beaches beckoning, and very easily accessed by bike. First you need to cycle alongside the Canal du Rhône à Sète between Aigues-Mortes and Le Grau-du-Roi. Then you ride alongside the Mediterranean and its beaches, with lively resorts and activities all around. ViaRhôna takes you meandering along the beachfront, between the sea and the salt lagoons behind. Have your swimsuits and towels at the ready!