Gruissan Lagoon – Great towpath loop from Les Ayguades

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Gruissan Lagoon – Great towpath loop from Les Ayguades

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Gruissan Lagoon – Great towpath loop from Les Ayguades

02:19

39.9km

60m

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 9, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Parc naturel régional de la Narbonnaise en Méditerranée

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.58 km

Gruissan Lagoon

Highlight • Lake

Nice round with information boards around the Étang de Gruissan, recommended both by bike and on foot

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6.91 km

Panorama of Gruissan

Highlight • Castle

From the pond of Gruissan, there is a wide panorama of the village and the Tour Barberousse. The current tower, built between 1245 and 1247 by the archbishop of Narbonne, …

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7.59 km

Canal de Sainte-Marie

Highlight • River

Small path along the canal, access a bit strange.
Better than the street.

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19.8 km

Archbishops' Palace of Narbonne

Highlight • Historical Site

The Palace of the Archbishops of Narbonne is a magnificent Gothic building located in the historic center of the city. It was built in the 14th century to serve as …

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24.1 km

Great towpath

Highlight • Other

So scenically beautiful, but many sections are very difficult to drive on with full luggage despite wide tires.

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25.5 km

Canal de la Robine Cycle Path

Highlight • Cycleway

Pure nature! Beautiful bike path from Narbonne to Port la Nouvelle always along the water.

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33.0 km

View of Gruissan and the Barberousse Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great view of Gruissan; both from the old country road to Narbonne and on the small path around the Étang

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35.1 km

Gluiras, mooi zicht op de stad

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nice view of the city

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39.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.8 km

12.9 km

2.87 km

1.75 km

1.20 km

177 m

Surfaces

30.1 km

6.13 km

1.94 km

803 m

776 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 6 October

24°C

17°C

89 %

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Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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Comments

April 10, 2025,Narbonne - Les Ayguades

First, a little stroll through Narbonne and the market, and then pick up the bike - everything works perfectly again and was even a bit cheaper than originally stated 🥰

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