Explore the various hiking and horse-riding trails, observe the Camargue’s emblematic birds along the way, discover the wealth of local flora and fauna, and find the bike rental companies to extend your adventure.
Are you on a tour and looking for a campsite with the Accueil Vélo label in the Camargue for a restful night’s sleep?
Located in Les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, Camping Le Clos du Rhône welcomes a large number of cyclists every year to explore the roads of the Mediterranean coastline and the unspoilt landscapes of the Camargue Regional Nature Park.
Our establishment has been awarded the national “Accueil Vélo” label, a guarantee of facilities and services specially designed for travelers on two wheels, in the immediate vicinity of the main cycling routes.
A Accueil Vélo campsite in Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer
The “Accueil Vélo” certification ensures that cyclists enjoy the services they need for a peaceful stopover:
- Overnight accommodation available
- Secure bicycle parking
- Charging electric-assist bicycles
- Breakdown kit and small repair equipment
- Water point for cleaning equipment
- Laundry available on site
- Detailed information on Camargue cycling routes
- Access to catering and groceries
Whether you’re traveling through the Camargue, along the Mediterranean or on a cycling holiday, we’ve done everything we can to simplify your stopover.
Discover the Camargue by bike from the campsite
The Clos du Rhône is an ideal starting point for exploring the region’s emblematic landscapes:
- Circuits between marshes, ponds and sansouïres
- Quick access to the center of Les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer
- Nature trail in the heart of the Regional Nature Park
- Mostly flat roads, accessible to all
- Flamingo, Camargue horse and bull watching
The surrounding trails and roads are ideal for both leisurely strolls and more challenging stages.
A comfortable break after exercise
After several kilometers, enjoy a peaceful setting between the sea and the Camargue countryside:
- Bicycle-friendly locations
- Sanitary facilities nearby
- Catering available on site
- Small grocery store for basic needs
- A natural environment conducive to relaxation
Our team is available to provide you with information on :
- Distances to your next destinations
- Recommended itineraries
- Local weather forecasts
- Nearby shops and services
A strategic stop on the Mediterranean coast
The campsite is an ideal stopping-off point for :
- Explore the Camargue by bike
- Take a break on a trip along the Mediterranean coast
- Enjoy a moment of relaxation between two stages
Every season, many cyclists choose Le Clos du Rhône for the quality of its welcome, the safety of its facilities and its immediate proximity to cycle paths.
Preparing your stopover
📍 Camping Le Clos du Rhône – Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer
🚴 Services adapted to cyclotourists
🌿 Natural setting between sea and marsh
📅 Reservations recommended during the summer period
Our cycling routes around Les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer
La digue à la mer – Gacholle lighthouse (26 km)
Starting from the east of Les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, take the path along the beaches past the thalassotherapy center.
It continues along the famous sea wall, between the Mediterranean and the marshes, on the edge of the Réserve Nationale de Camargue.
After around 13 km, you’ll reach the Gacholle lighthouse.
The return journey takes the same route.
⚠️ No water points or shops along the way: bring your own provisions.
Le Bac du Sauvage (30 km)
From the west of the village, take the D38 towards Aigues-Mortes.
After 6 km, the Bac du Sauvage crosses the Petit Rhône. You’ll enjoy a remarkable panorama of the river.
Continue on the unique road through the Camargue countryside, then reach Les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer via Astouin, Cabanes de Cambon and the Ornithological Park.
Return via the Cacharel road, skirting the ponds.
Méjanes estate (36 km)
To the east of the village, follow the Route de Cacharel (D38A).
After about 4 km, a dirt track marked “Le Méjanes” leads you for 14 km to the Domaine Paul Ricard de Méjanes, on the edge of the Vaccarès National Reserve.
You’ll be in the heart of unspoilt countryside, ideal for observing the flora and fauna of the Camargue.
Return by the same route.
Tour of the Etang de Vaccarès (70 km)
From the east of the village, follow the seawall towards the Gacholle lighthouse.
Continue to the Comtesse parking lot, then cross the Salins de Badon.
A stopover is possible at La Capelière, an information center on Camargue nature.
Continue towards Villeneuve and Méjanes before returning to Les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer.
La Petite Camargue (20 km)
Heading towards Aigues-Mortes, take the D38, then cross the Petit Rhône on the Bac du Sauvage (free, every 30 minutes).
After the Pont de Sylvéréal, turn off towards Astouin and Cabanes de Cambon before reaching the village.
This circuit, accessible to all, allows you to admire the traditional gardian huts and the vast landscapes typical of the Camargue.