Flamingos – Méjean Pond loop from Montpellier

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Flamingos – Méjean Pond loop from Montpellier

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Flamingos – Méjean Pond loop from Montpellier

01:27

25.0km

50m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 20, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 16.1 km for 82 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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8.44 km

River The Lez

Viewpoint

10.1 km

Méjean Nature Reserve

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The Méjean nature reserve is a true haven of biodiversity. It is home to a varied fauna and flora, including numerous migratory birds and equestrian centers. Its landscapes of marshes, …

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11.9 km

Flamingos

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Between l'Étang du Méjean and l'Étang de l'Arnel there are many birds to watch, e.g. also flamingos.

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11.9 km

Between the Étang du Méjean and the Étang de l'Arnel

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A beautiful stretch of cycle path between the two lakes "Étang du Méjean" and "Étang de l'Arnel". If you're lucky, you might even spot a few flamingos in the shallow waters of the lakes.

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13.1 km

Méjean Pond

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Great dirt road with great views. Feasible in gravel or even vtc.

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14.9 km

Palavas-les-Flots

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Tasting a Tielle facing the beach of Palavas-les-Flots

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16.1 km

Mediterranean Lighthouse

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The Phare de la Méditerranée was once used as a water tower, but today you can not only drink there, but also enjoy excellent food - at a height of …

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16.2 km

There are many small shops, boutiques, restaurants and bars to discover here. A very clear highlight is the colorful cable car, with which you can cross the canal as an alternative to the bridge - or just for fun.

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17.7 km

Cycle path along the Lez

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At the exit of Palavas-les-Flots, the voie verte follows the mouth of the Lez river in contact with the ponds. The coastal river joins here the coastal plain and its …

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