Barberousse Tower – Gruissan Lagoon loop from Narbonne

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Barberousse Tower – Gruissan Lagoon loop from Narbonne

Moderate

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Barberousse Tower – Gruissan Lagoon loop from Narbonne

02:04

49.7km

160m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 1, 2026

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Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.28 km

Archbishops' Palace of Narbonne

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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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20.3 km

Gruissan Lagoon

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As you drive along the picturesque shoreline of the Étang de Gruissan, you will discover breathtaking views of the Mediterranean Sea and the vast lagoon. This serene coastal landscape offers …

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20.8 km

Barberousse Tower

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Dominating the old village, the Tour Barberousse is the main vestige of the former fortified castle of Gruissan. A first fortification is attested as early as 1084, but the current …

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21.5 km

Start of the Gruissan mountain bike trails

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The boat is at the saline. There's also something to eat here.

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22.6 km

View of the Barberousse Tower and Old Gruissan

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nice hike, bike ride or on the way to the mountain bike trails

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23.0 km

Gruissan Lagoon

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

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25.2 km

Les Auzils

Nature Reserve

28.5 km

The L'Etangs de Gruissan are brackish water lakes that communicate with the sea via the Canal de Grazel. In some places you can see bizarre salt formations that are caused by partial drying out due to the strong sunlight.

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37.6 km

Roc de Conilhac (LPO site), in the middle of ponds

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The Roc de Conilhac, a LPO (League for the Protection of Birds) site located in the middle of the ponds, is a paradise for nature and bird lovers. This rocky …

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49.7 km

End point

Train Station

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