Bike Ride: Discovering the Rassuen Salt Pans and Citis, the Memory of Salt

Sports and leisure Cycle sports Cycle tourism Pastimes and leisure activities

Thursday 23 April 2026

from 09:00

Location : Office de Tourisme d'Istres

Presentation

Follow the traces of the former salt pans of the Rassuen and Citis lagoons, all the way to the Port du Ranquet, where you will discover the old landing stage once used for salt transport in the 19th century, with Istres Sport Cyclotourisme!

Ride along Istres’ safe cycling paths and quiet roads, guided by the club’s instructors, and uncover part of the town’s rich history. Along the way, several stops will allow you to explore the Rassuen salt pans, home to diverse birdlife and unique flora, as well as the Lavalduc lagoon and the remains of an ancient aqueduct. The route will also take you to the charming fishermen’s huts district of Le Ranquet and its old port, where salt from the Citis and Lavalduc lagoons was once shipped.

Please remember to bring a well-maintained bike (mountain bike / hybrid bike / electric bike), a helmet, a water bottle, a snack, and a repair kit.

Informations

Accessibility criteria for people with reduced mobility :
- Accessible for self-propelled wheelchairs
- Doors >=77 cm wide
- Reception desk between 70-80 cm high
- WC + grab handle + adequate space to move
- Site, building totally accessible

Event Organizer

Istres Sports Cyclotourisme

Phone : +33 4 42 81 76 00

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"Istres Sports Cyclotourisme"

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Office de Tourisme d'Istres

30 Allée Jean Jaurès

13800

Istres