Carbonnière Tower – Via Rhôna loop from Le Cailar

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Carbonnière Tower – Via Rhôna loop from Le Cailar

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Carbonnière Tower – Via Rhôna loop from Le Cailar

02:31

37.2km

40m

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: August 13, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 18.0 km for 228 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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13.0 km

Carbonnière Tower

Highlight • Historical Site

The “Tour Carbonnière” was formerly used as a watchtower and defense tower for the only road that then connected the mainland with Aigues-Mortes, which in the 13th century was still situated on a difficult-to-access lagoon.

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19.2 km

Aigues-Mortes City Gate

Highlight • Historical Site

Aigues-Mortes, in Occitan Aigas Mòrtas, is a French commune in Petite Camargue, located at the southern tip of the Gard department, in the Occitanie region.

It is renowned for its …

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19.6 km

View of the Tour de Constance

Highlight • Historical Site

This tower differs in appearance from the rest of the city walls of Aigues mortes by its "minaret" and can be seen from afar in the flat landscape

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19.6 km

Aigues-Mortes Marina

Highlight • Other

The marina of Aigues-Mortes used to be the port of departure for the crusades at the time of Louis IX. Today, mainly houseboats that are on the way on the "Canal du Rhône à Sète" dock here.

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23.9 km

Via Rhôna

Highlight • Cycleway

Be careful of the wooden bollards located in the middle of the green lane, too dangerous for the quantity of what uses this lane, why not replace them with plastic bollards

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25.2 km

Marais du vieux Vistre

Highlight • Natural

A beautiful marshland area right next to the "Tour Carbonnière". Rare bird species can be observed along the marked paths. Particularly recommended at sunrise or sunset – less so in strong winds.

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25.7 km