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Balaruc-Les-Bains

Entrance to La Gardiole – Vic Pond loop from Balaruc-le-Vieux

Balaruc-Les-Bains

Entrance to La Gardiole – Vic Pond loop from Balaruc-le-Vieux

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Entrance to La Gardiole – Vic Pond loop from Balaruc-le-Vieux

02:35

39.8km

340m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel 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 10, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 28.6 km for 346 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

8.66 km

Ascent to the summit and view of Thau Lagoon and the Abbey

Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass

Superb panoramic view of the Thau lagoon and its oyster farms. We then discover
the Saint-Félix-de-Monceau Abbey perched on its promontory 😍

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2

13.4 km

View of the Pioch Noir and Vic-la-Gardiole

Highlight • Viewpoint

Very nice 180 degree view, it is sometimes possible to see the Pyrenees and the Alps!

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3

15.3 km

View of the Étangs and Coastline from La Gardiole

Highlight • Viewpoint

Superb view from Sète to Port Camargue

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4

17.4 km

Entrance to La Gardiole

Highlight • Parking

Super passable parking for this parked and start all his hikes!

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5

23.1 km

Vic Pond

Highlight • Lake

The Étang de Vic is one of those Gardiole treasures. Surrounded by vast expanses of marshes, green meadows, and reed beds, it is home to incredible biodiversity. You can observe pink flamingos, herons, and horses galloping freely.

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26.6 km

Boardwalk Through the Bois des Aresquiers

Highlight • Trail

This wooden footbridge or "Passerelle d'Ingril" allows you to cross a part of the wetlands bordering the Étang d'Ingril. The path rises slightly above the marshy ground, offering direct contact …

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7

26.6 km

Pretty bridge over the marsh

Highlight • Other

So you can get through the beautiful landscape without mud puddles

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8

29.1 km

Les Anciens Salins

Highlight • Natural

this site is really beautiful and wild, to avoid during rainy periods.

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B

39.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.9 km

12.0 km

3.97 km

3.81 km

3.15 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.1 km

13.6 km

11.0 km

113 m

112 m

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