CYCLO LOOP N°24 - AGDE, FRESH AND SALT WATER

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Departure from Agde train station. You reach the banks of the Canal du Midi and are invited to make a short round trip to the round lock before stopping to visit the singular Villa Laurens. On the way back, cross the Pont des Maréchaux over the Hérault, walk along the river and admire Saint-Etienne Cathedral.

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You then gradually leave Agde to the south, skirting the beautiful banks of the Hérault on a track for around 3 km, until you reach the fish auction. Here, you can watch the fleets of boats returning from fishing.

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Retrace your steps a little and take the Chemin de l'Agenouillade track, perpendicular to the river. A few hundred metres further on, you'll come to a wooded area, home to the Notre-Dame de l'Agenouillade chapel. This little chapel, built of basalt stone in 1653, is surprisingly sober. You then continue on to the slopes to reach Cap d'Agde and its marina.

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You pass through the area of the new Palais des Congrès and more generally the urban zone, still on tracks. Mont Saint-Loup towers above you on your left.

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Gradually leave Cap d'Agde and turn left onto Avenue du Bagnas, to take a path through the natural area of the same name. At the end of the path, you join the track that runs alongside the D612, taking you back 3 km to Marseillan-Plage.

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After passing by the Caves Richemer, head back up the cycle path towards Marseillan-ville to cross the Canal du Midi after 1 km, then continue for another 2-3 km to arrive at the pointe des Onglous. Here, you can watch the boats finishing their journey on the Canal du Midi and Mont Saint-Clair, which stands out in the background behind the lighthouse. With this beautiful view, you follow the lagoon all the way to Marseillan. Once in town, enjoy the tranquility of the area, the magnificent fishing port and the old Phocaean town.

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Leave Marseillan and at the traffic circle where you can take the Bessan or Agde roads, choose the 3rd lane, a very pleasant, straight road that will take you through vineyards and olive groves to the Canal du Midi, 5 km further on.

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Once you've crossed the canal, fork right and follow it along a well-maintained path. Be VERY CAREFUL when crossing the D51, before continuing along the banks of the canal. You'll pass a lock and a guinguette, then return to the banks of the Hérault on a lovely shady path before returning to the station.

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