Flamingos – Méjean Pond loop from Villeneuve-lès-Maguelone

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Flamingos – Méjean Pond loop from Villeneuve-lès-Maguelone

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Flamingos – Méjean Pond loop from Villeneuve-lès-Maguelone

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38.8km

140m

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: October 16, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 21.1 km for 73 m

After 21.2 km for 73 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.43 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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5.49 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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6.65 km

Méjean Pond

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

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7.64 km

Grau de Palavàs

Lake

8.20 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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10.3 km

View of Palavas-les-Flots

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11.1 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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14.4 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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16.1 km

River The Lez

Viewpoint

21.2 km

Jacques Coeur Basin

Highlight • Lake

A corner of nature in the city. Large water jet that can exceed thirty meters high. A promenade planted with palm trees "Washingtonia filifera" is arranged all around ...

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