Carro Beach – Birds' Mirror loop from La Couronne Carro

Bike touring routes & trails

France

Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur

Provence

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Istres

Martigues

Carro Beach – Birds' Mirror loop from La Couronne Carro

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Carro Beach – Birds' Mirror loop from La Couronne Carro

02:16

35.1km

290m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 1.95 km for 77 m

After 17.9 km for 134 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.98 km

Carro Beach

Highlight • Other

Very beautiful coast often overlooked! Besides, not very busy!

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3.12 km

Coastal Cycle Path in Martigues

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

On this section, you can cycle along the sea without traffic and let the sea breeze blow over your nose.

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5.50 km

Anse de Bonnieu

Highlight • Beach

You can continue along the tarred road for about 1.5 km

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6.06 km

View of the Martigues Power Plant

Highlight • Viewpoint

The perfect photo point - with the right perspective, fantastic pictures can be created

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17.1 km

Blue Bridge with The Fisherman and the Net Mender

Highlight • Bridge

The bronze sculptures with two typical local characters marks the north end of the bridge over to the historic island town of Martigues

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18.2 km

Birds' Mirror

Highlight • Viewpoint

Famous motif of old fishermen houses in a bend of the canal creating calm water that reflects the idyllic façades.

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18.6 km

Viewpoint

26.0 km

Old railway bridge

Highlight • Other

Nice passage on a bridge, beautiful gravel track.

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28.1 km

Laurons Beach

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Industry & nature close together

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32.6 km

Beach

35.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.5 km

6.23 km

5.51 km

4.41 km

425 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

19.8 km

7.44 km

5.99 km

696 m

635 m

560 m

Elevation

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Highest point (110 m)

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Weather

Tuesday 20 October

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Comments

July 29, 2022,boucle camping central EDF martigues

We did 37 kilometers but it was not recorded until the end

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October 28, 2023,Von Martigues nach Saint-Pierre

Hi Komootler, I explored the area from my fantastic spot at the lighthouse. There was a good bike path on the coast. On the way I came into contact with an angler who caught a Dorade Royal and proudly showed it to me. His English was surprisingly good and he even knew Frankfurt. Halfway there I bought myself a sweet …

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