Boucle cyclo – Du Rhône à la Montagnette
Take a family bike ride between Vallabrègues and Boulbon: an easy loop in the heart of the agricultural plain, between orchards, Camargue bulls, a medieval castle and the landscapes of the Montagnette massif.
Warning signs
Crossing the D35 at the entrance and exit of Boulbon, the rest of the route takes small roads.
Route details
Description
Departure and arrival: Place Frédéric Mistral, Vallabrègues
Duration: 1h30
Level: easy
Practical: road
Between the typical villages of Vallabrègues and Boulbon, this family cycle loop takes you to the heart of the tree-covered plain. On quiet little roads, you cycle between fragrant orchards and authentic landscapes, punctuated by local traditions. The route reveals the agricultural wealth of the region and allows you to glimpse the Camargue Bull in its natural environment, an emblematic animal of the Camargue. As you approach Boulbon, the setting becomes more picturesque: the medieval castle proudly dominates the village, at the foot of the Montagnette massif, offering an ideal stopover to admire the heritage and savor the Provençal atmosphere.
A gentle stroll, accessible to all, to combine nature, culture and a change of scenery.
1 / At the exit of the parking lot Place Frédéric Mistral, head left, take the roundabout. Turn off at the first exit then turn immediately left onto Chemin de l'Ilon.
2/ Continue on this path for 1,3 km. At the bend, stay left and continue for 500 meters.
3/ At the give-way sign, turn right and continue for 800 meters. At Saint-Pierre-de-Mézoargues, follow the direction of Boulbon on the D81.
4/ Continue on this road for 4 km, take the second exit at the roundabout towards Boulbon town centre. Cross the village via Rue de l'Eglise. Turn right at Place Gilles Leontin, continue straight ahead, passing in front of the football stadium.
5/ At the roundabout, take the third exit and turn directly right onto Chemin de Pyraube, continue for 1,3 km. At the intersection, turn left.
6/ At the give-way sign, turn right. At the cellar, turn left onto the D81 towards Tarascon, continue straight for 1 km.
7/ At the intersection with the Chemin du Rougadou, turn right, pass in front of the Mas d'Espiard, stay on this road for more than 1 km.
