The Petit-Rhône dike

HikingOut and backProvence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

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Key facts

Distance
24.6 km
Ascent
+32 m
Descent
−0 m
Estimated time
5 hr 30
hiking
Difficulty
Very easy
official rating
Route
Out and back
same way back

Profile and gradient

  • under 10%
  • 10 to 20%
  • over 20%

Gradient along the route: 24.6 km under 10%. Elevation from 0 m to 5 m over 24.6 km.

Description

Take the dike and follow the Petit-Rhône along the water, one of the two arms of the Rhône A walk full of charm along the Petit-Rhône ! During this hike, you will see a parade of rice fields and farmhouses. Along the way, Camargue horses can also enjoy the tranquillity of the Petit-Rhône. A course punctuated by the Cours du Petit-Rhône ! From the rest area of ??Paty-de-la-Trinité, head towards the Petit-Rhône and take the dike on the left which runs along the Petit-Rhône for 12 km. 1 - At the Sylvéréal Bridge, make a U-turn to return to the rest area of ??Paty-de-la-Trinité.

Difficulty

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

Before you go

  • Cycling and horse riding is prohibited on the Rhone dikes.

Getting there

Start: Aire de repos, Le Paty de la Trinité (Arles), Arles (13).

Sources

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