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Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur
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Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
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Châteauneuf-Les-Martigues

Birds' Mirror – Very nice course loop from Plaine des Sports

Hard

3.0

(1)

14

riders

Birds' Mirror – Very nice course loop from Plaine des Sports

04:35

74.9km

630m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 20, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 55.0 km for 96 m

After 57.3 km for 132 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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20.8 km

Lafarge

Beach

2

27.4 km

Caronte Swing Bridge

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Cool rotating rail bridge across the Canal de Caronte south of Martigues

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3

30.1 km

The bronze sculptures with two typical local characters marks the north end of the bridge over to the historic island town of Martigues

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4

30.3 km

Birds' Mirror

Highlight • Viewpoint

Famous motif of old fishermen houses in a bend of the canal creating calm water that reflects the idyllic façades.

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5

49.6 km

Very nice course

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6

55.1 km

This is the first view one gets of Marseille across the bay when descending from the hilly road entering from the North-West Route Du Rove at the first parking opportunity. …

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57.3 km

Belvédère

Viewpoint

8

61.8 km

Turn off for interesting caves, one houses protected bats

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9

66.6 km

Le Pavé Road Sign

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10

68.2 km

Cactus field along the path

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B

74.9 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

34.3 km

16.1 km

11.1 km

10.6 km

2.45 km

221 m

193 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

63.4 km

10.4 km

793 m

337 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (170 m)

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Friday 22 May

27°C

14°C

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