The ViaRhôna from Avignon to Aigues-Mortes

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Bike trip through Camargue and Provence

An easy cycling journey along the ViaRhôna, perfect for lovers of heritage and nature. After a day visiting Avignon, the City of Popes, this 5-day itinerary will take you on escapade through the cultures of Camargue and Provence. Starting in Beaucaire, your journey will lead you to the crossroads of Languedoc and Provence. You'll then continue on to Arles with its UNESCO World Heritage monuments. Saint-Gilles marks the beginning of the Camargue, where you'll catch glimpses of the famous horses and bulls. The fortified town of Aigues-Mortes then appears, with its Tour de Constance tower overlooking the surrounding marshes.

Highlights of your itinerary

5 days of cycling along the Rhône River
An itinerary combining culture and heritage
Cultural discoveries along the way
Breathtaking nature

Day 1 Avignon

1 night in Avignon

You’ll spend the first stage in the city visiting Avignon. The former capital of Christianity, Avignon still boasts extraordinary heritage, including many UNESCO World Heritage sites. You'll see the impressive Palais des Papes, the famous bridge, and during the summer you can stroll around the city while enjoying the renowned theatre festival.

Distance : 4.4km
Elevation : 23m / 49m

Day 2 : Avignon - Beaucaire

1 night in Beaucaire

It’s time to hit the road! After leaving the City of Popes, the ViaRhôna enters Gard. Be sure to take a short break in the lovely town of Villeneuve-lès-Avignon for a delightful stroll through the Italian gardens of Saint-André Abbey. The route then winds on through vineyards and orchards. Stop to explore the peaceful town of Aramon and its private mansions. Then it's a gentle ride to Beaucaire, a Town of Art and History, at the crossroads of Languedoc and Provence, where you will spend the night.

Distance: 40 km
Elevation : 8m / 52m

Day 3 : Beaucaire - Arles

1 night in Arles

Today's itinerary links two cities brimming with history. Spend some time visiting Beaucaire and its lively river port in the heart of the town before setting off. You'll finish the day in Arles, a Roman town with extraordinary heritage. The route crosses a plain on small roads. Crop fields and orchards pass by in this landscape crisscrossed by irrigation canals and paths leading to the traditional farmhouses, called mas. Then, Arles finally appears. Explore all its treasures during your evening!

Distance : 20 km
Elevation : 17m

Day 5 : Saint Gilles - Aigues-Mortes

The last day of your cycling journey! Between Saint-Gilles and Gallician, the itinerary enters Camargue Gardoise, recognised as a Grand Site de France. You'll pass by the Scamandre nature centre. In Gallician, you'll take the greenway across the Camargue Gardoise surrounded by exceptional fauna and flora. The itinerary then follows the old towpaths of the Rhone-Sète Canal, crossing through marshes before arriving in Aigues-Mortes, a fortified town surrounded by wetlands, vineyards, and salt flats. Be sure to catch the stunning view atop the Tour Carbonnière.

Distance: 33 km
Elevation: 13m