Agde, located 50 km south of Montpellier, is the Mediterranean port of the Canal du Midi. The two best places to run in Agde are the paths along the Hérault River near the historic center, and on the quai paths at the Port du Cap d’Agde.
Hérault River. Google Street View
Hérault River Paths. In the historic center, there are paths along both banks of the Hérault River that extend for nearly 5 km south to the sea. There are nice water views most of the way. On the east bank, it’s the Quai Commandant Méric, and on the west bank, it’s the Quai Théophile Cornu. Note: There are no bridges south of the centre, so you must commit to one side! ROUTE MAP
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Port du Cap d’Agde Marina. This is a nice run along the quai paths of Port du Cap d’Agde, located on the Balearic Sea about 5 km south of the center of Agde. It’s ~4 km one-way, between the pier (where the lighthouse is located) and the Aqua Park. The pedestrian marina path is nearly seamless, save for some short on-road segments. There are nice views of the boats and the water. ROUTE MAP
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Rochelongue Beach. There’s a paved pedestrian path (All. Piétonne) alongside the beach that runs for nearly 2 km. Some sections have views, others the view is blocked by dunes. The beach itself is wide, with soft sand that isn’t great for running. It can be firmer near the water. Good access from the Caravelle parking lot. ROUTE MAP
Agde, located 50 km south of Montpellier, is the Mediterranean port of the Canal du Midi. The two best places to run in Agde are the paths along the Hérault River near the historic center, and on the quai paths at the Port du Cap d’Agde.
Hérault River. Google Street View
Hérault River Paths. In the historic center, there are paths along both banks of the Hérault River that extend for nearly 5 km south to the sea. There are nice water views most of the way. On the east bank, it’s the Quai Commandant Méric, and on the west bank, it’s the Quai Théophile Cornu. Note: There are no bridges south of the centre, so you must commit to one side! ROUTE MAP
Francois Polito
Port du Cap d’Agde Marina. This is a nice run along the quai paths of Port du Cap d’Agde, located on the Balearic Sea about 5 km south of the center of Agde. It’s ~4 km one-way, between the pier (where the lighthouse is located) and the Aqua Park. The pedestrian marina path is nearly seamless, save for some short on-road segments. There are nice views of the boats and the water. ROUTE MAP
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Rochelongue Beach. There’s a paved pedestrian path (All. Piétonne) alongside the beach that runs for nearly 2 km. Some sections have views, others the view is blocked by dunes. The beach itself is wide, with soft sand that isn’t great for running. It can be firmer near the water. Good access from the Caravelle parking lot. ROUTE MAP
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Marina Path: Up to 4 km (2.5 miles) one-way; River Path: Nearly 5 km one-way, on either bank. Beach Path: ~2 km one-way
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Marina Route: Pier, Aqua Park, or anywhere along the route. River Route: Tourist Office in the historic centre
Running along the Lez River in Montpellier is a classic European river run. There are paths on both sides of the river from the Espl. de l'Europe in central Montpellier, south for 5+ km to Lattes. Options to extend south of Lattes.
A 7 km 'runseeing' tour of the older, historic sections of Montpellier, highlighting the Place Europe, Antigone, Arch, Botanic Gardens, and the Charles de Gaulle Esplanade. Very pedestrian-friendly route.
A run anchored by the southern part of the Lez River in Lattes is a nice loop, incorporating a marina, riverfront paths, marshlands, and bucolic farming fields. Nearly all off-road or on lightly trafficked secondary roads.
Extensive running options south of Montpellier around marhlands, former salt mines, and a series of canals and waterways. Routes in Réserve l'Estagnol, Salines de Villeneuve, & Canal du Rhône à Sète. Scenic, open, and flat!
A unique 10k run highlighting the area's unique geographic setting, with fantastic variety: beachside promenade, quaiside river paths, a tour of the marina, pier to an oceanside point, and road out to an old fort and Parc du levant.
Excellent running opportunities in a series of beach resorts located 15 km south of Montpellier, anchored by Palavas-les-Flots. Lovely beaches, quiet roads, and off-road runs in parks, preserves, and around marshlands.
Sète is a major port city, located 33 km south of Montpellier. There's a scenic run along the marina/port for up to 5.6 km, and many km of running on the wide, sandy runnable beach.
Marseillan is a port town on the other side of the Étang de Thau (lake) from Sète. The best places to run are along a 7 km beach, a path out to the Onglus Lighthouse, and a waterfront route along the lake/marina.
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Marina Path: Up to 4 km (2.5 miles) one-way; River Path: Nearly 5 km one-way, on either bank. Beach Path: ~2 km one-way
Flat
Marina Route: Pier, Aqua Park, or anywhere along the route. River Route: Tourist Office in the historic centre
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