Ste Marie Green Way - Perpignan

Greenway providing access to the Mediterranean Sea from Perpignan

The greenway from Perpignan to Sainte-Marie-la-Mer is an invitation to family exploration, ideal for cycling enthusiasts, including those with e-bikes (electric-assist bicycles). This 16-kilometer route, entirely safe and flat, connects the city of Perpignan, the capital of the Pyrénées-Orientales department, to the Mediterranean beaches, while crossing...

From Perpignan, the cycle path runs alongside the Têt River, offering a bucolic setting on the edge of nature. The first few kilometers, up to Bompas, extend along a dike or the riverbank, alternating between smooth and slightly graveled surfaces. In Bompas, cyclists discover a peaceful village before continuing towards Villelongue-de-la-Salanque, where the route crosses lively streets and joins the D12, with precise signage to ensure continuity of the route.

Upon arriving in Sainte-Marie-la-Mer, visitors can take advantage of a connection with EuroVelo 8, the famous "Mediterranean by bike" route that winds through Occitanie, extending north towards Torreilles, Port-Barcarès, and Leucate, or south towards Canet-en-Roussillon and Argelès-sur-Mer. These extensions allow cyclists to venture further along the coastline, while maintaining easy and safe access to the sea.

To plan your outing, feel free to consult the greenway map. It details not only the main route, but also possible alternatives, such as the connection to Rivesaltes via the Agly greenway and the many possibilities offered in this part of Roussillon.