The Albaron marsh in Saliers by bike

Description

A circuit in the heart of the villages and hamlets of Camargue, close to one of the last marshy islets located in agricultural zone. From the Saliers marsh to the Petit-Rhône, water is the blue thread of this route interspersed with wooded areas like the wood of Lauricet and landscapes cultivated when passing near the rice paddies! From Albaron to Saliers, passing through Saint-Gilles, the paths used cross Camargue villages and hamlets. A pleasant loop that is an invitation to discover the landscapes of the Camargue lowland but also the heritage and history of the territory. From the place of the primary school of Albaron, go to the right on the D37 for 1 km, towards Saliers. Turn left towards the Maison du riz and Mas de la Vigne on the Figares road for 9 km. 1 - At the junction of the D572, turn left towards the bridge then cross the Petit Rhône. Enter the Gard department. Continue for 400 m. Turn right towards the D179 towards Fourques. Cross the railway and then take the path on the left. Continue for 1.5 km and cross the canal. Recover avenue Emile Cazelles right, pass the bullring of Saint-Gilles. 2 - At the intersection with Chanzy Boulevard, turn left. Cross the Canal du Rhône at Sète. Continue on the D6572, the road of Arles on 1.5 km. Cross the Petit Rhône again. Leave on the left the Hotel de Cabanettes then turn to the right on the D37 towards Saliers and Albaron then continue for 1 km. 3 - After the Saliérène manade, take the road on the left. Pass through the Saliers hamlet and turn left after the church. Retrieve the D37 on the right, then join point 1. In point 1, join the start of the ride by the same route taken one way.

Difficulty

Official rating: very easy, by Parcs naturels régionaux de Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur.

Before you go

• At the intersection of the D572, dangerous road, caution!
• D37, dangerous road, caution!
• Respect the rules of the road on roads open to public traffic.
• Take the bike to cross the two bridges on the GR653, direction Saint-Gille
• Rice house (rice farm that can be visited by reservation: 04 90 97 11 29).

Getting there

Start: École primaire, Albaron (Arles), Arles (13).

Sources

• Track: Parcs naturels régionaux de Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur (Chemins des Parcs), Licence Ouverte 2.0, Licence Ouverte 2.0 (Etalab) (www.cheminsdesparcs.fr/trek/3546-ARLES---Le-marais-d-Albaron-a-Saliers-a-velo). Time estimated by GPX Path with the Mac app rule, breaks not included.
• Official elevation gain: 24 m, Parcs naturels régionaux de Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur