Istres is a town in Provence, characterized by its diverse landscapes and proximity to significant natural features. The region features numerous ponds and wetlands, including the serene ponds of Lavaduc, Citis, Pourra, and Engrenier, alongside the vast Étang de Berre and Étang de l'Olivier. This varied terrain, from water-centric environments to urban green spaces, supports several sports like hiking, road cycling, jogging, touring cycling, and more. Its location also provides access to the Camargue and Alpilles Regional Natural Parks, offering…
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4.6
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367
hikers
6.05km
02:02
190m
200m
Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

4.8
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133
hikers
12.6km
03:19
100m
100m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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95
hikers
5.54km
01:44
150m
150m
Hard hike. Great for any fitness level. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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46
hikers
5.36km
01:25
50m
50m
Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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59
riders
104km
04:49
1,100m
1,100m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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534
riders
66.8km
03:04
710m
710m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.6
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430
riders
63.2km
02:59
640m
640m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.1
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317
riders
81.4km
03:28
550m
550m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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5.0
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36
runners
12.6km
01:28
100m
100m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.2
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367
runners
13.3km
01:23
100m
100m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.8
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327
runners
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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360
runners
9.72km
01:01
50m
50m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.4
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360
riders
36.3km
02:19
320m
320m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.2
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278
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31.3km
02:04
250m
250m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
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299
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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.6
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221
riders
33.6km
02:27
60m
60m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.7
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128
riders
31.9km
03:17
850m
850m
Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

4.1
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146
riders
42.1km
03:58
810m
810m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

3.8
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106
riders
36.9km
02:58
450m
450m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.6
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104
riders
41.7km
03:15
360m
360m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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24
riders
91.2km
05:40
820m
820m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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17
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59.2km
04:13
970m
970m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.6
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20
riders
20.9km
01:16
60m
60m
Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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4
riders
20.8km
01:31
260m
250m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Istres offers a variety of outdoor activities including Hiking, Road cycling, Jogging, Touring cycling, Mountain biking, and Gravel biking. The region features more than 2,000 routes for exploration. These routes have an average rating of 4.47 stars from over 108,000 visitors.
Hiking trails in Istres can be found around the ponds of Lavaduc, Citis, Pourra, and Engrenier, as well as near the Étang de Berre and Étang de l'Olivier. The region also provides access to marked trails in nearby natural parks like La Crau, the Côte Bleue, and the Camargue. More information is available in the guide Hiking around Istres.
Istres offers easy hiking routes suitable for various skill levels. These can be found around the town's urban green spaces or the serene ponds. The guide Easy hikes around Istres provides specific routes.
Istres is well-suited for cycling, offering both small roads for road cycling and marked paths for touring. Cyclists can explore routes around the ponds or venture into the diverse terrains of the region. Specific routes are detailed in guides like Road Cycling Routes around Istres and Cycling around Istres.
Istres offers mountain biking opportunities with various trails available. These routes cater to different skill levels, including options for gravel biking. Information on these trails can be found in the guide MTB Trails around Istres and Gravel biking around Istres.
Istres features numerous ponds and wetlands, including Lavaduc, Citis, Pourra, and Engrenier. The town is also located near the vast Étang de Berre and Étang de l'Olivier. Its proximity to the Mediterranean Sea and regional natural parks like the Camargue and Alpilles offers diverse natural environments.
Istres offers more than 2,000 routes for various outdoor activities. These include 581 hiking routes, 578 jogging routes, 312 mountain biking routes, 309 road cycling routes, and 413 touring cycling routes. The routes are shared by over 108,000 visitors.
Routes in Istres have an average rating of 4.47 out of 5 stars. This rating is based on feedback from over 108,000 visitors who have explored the region's diverse trails and paths.
Yes, Istres provides specific guides for running enthusiasts. The guide Running Trails around Istres offers detailed information on routes suitable for jogging. There are 578 jogging routes available in the region.
The Istres Tourist Office can be contacted by phone at +33 (0)4 42 81 76 00. Additional information is available on the official tourism website, https://en.istres-tourisme.com/.
Yes, there are routes specifically highlighting waterfalls around Istres. The guide Waterfall hikes around Istres provides details on these specific trails. These routes offer unique natural sights for hikers.

