Nature getaway in Gruissan: hiking, mountain biking and sea activities to discover its environmental wealth

Nature getaway in Gruissan: hiking, mountain biking and sea activities to discover its environmental wealth

Gruissan is one of the favorite summer destinations of Toulouse residents. Less than 2 hours' drive from the Pink City, the seaside resort is full of natural riches that go beyond its famous beaches. This is why Toulouscope invites you to (re)discover Gruissan and its environmental diversity through different land and sea activities!

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A cradle of diversity

In the heart of the Narbonnaise Regional Natural Park, between sea and pond, is a seaside resort well known to Toulouse residents: Gruissan. Fine sandy beaches, a village with typical streets, a district made up of a thousand chalets on stilts, a pink lake... A multitude of decors, each more charming than the othermake up the destination.

It is also a land rich from an environmental point of view: with its 15,000 hectares of preserved nature, its 1,400 plant species and its 350 species of birds (Gruissan is one of the largest migratory corridors in Europe) the commune of Aude is a cradle of diversity which is just waiting to be explored!

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Gruissan and its landscapes rich in diversity
Gruissan and its landscapes rich in diversity © Gruissan Tourisme


Exceptional walks

To discover this diversity, why not explore the< strong> 6 very varied hiking trails, between the Clape massif and the banks of the ponds? Or set off todiscover the wildest beachandthe most difficult to accessby strolling around La Vieille Nouvelle? For a unique view of the pond, the village and the massif, nothing better than climbing to the top of the Barbarousse Tower.

With the < a href="https://www.gruissan-mediterranee.com/activites-gruissan/balade-vigneronne/" target="_self">winegrower walks, we mix business with pleasure. On the program, a walk in the vineyards of one of the five estates (Château le Bouïs, La Cave de Gruissan, Domaine de l'île St Martin, etc.) which ends with an exceptional buffet with regional products. A guide is present on site to teach you more about Gruissan in wine-growing country.

Les Hiking enthusiasts will find their happiness in Gruissan
Hiking enthusiasts will find their happiness in Gruissan © Gruissan Tourisme

Read: Forests around Toulouse: 6 remarkable places for walking, hiking and getting some fresh air!


A multitude of mountain bike trails to explore

< a href="https://gruissan-mediterranee.com/mon-sejour/activites-a-terre/a-velo/itineraires/" target="_self">110 km of trails and 6 mountain bike circuits strong> cross Gruissan, particularly in the heart of the Clape massif, for all levels. The opportunity to recharge your batteries while surpassing yourself, with family or friends.

There is also alarge network of cycle paths, 17 km in all, to visit the different neighborhoods, such as that of chalets on stilts. Enough to delight movie buffs who can immerse themselves in the setting of the cult 37°2 le matin

In addition, Gruissan is committed to eco-mobility strong> and benefits from the first French eco-station which provides electric bicycles (and vehicles) to visit its environment and ensure that it continues to be preserved.

Get on a bike and explore the preserved landscapes of Gruissan
< span class="article-full__media-legend">Hop on a bike and set off to discover the preserved landscapes of Gruissan © Gruissan Tourisme

Stand up paddle, kitesurf, wingfoil... Water sports that never end!

Gruissan is a destination renowned for its beaches: whether it is that of the chalets, Ayguades or Mateille, the stretches of fine sand delight young and old alike. But in addition to being perfect spots to disconnect, a large number of water activities are offered: towed buoys, baptism of diving, aquagym at sea… Unless a session of stand up paddle or Kitesurf doesn't tempt you! For fans of extreme sports, why not discover the wingfoil? A new board sport, it is a mix of the different disciplines mentioned above. The advantage of it is to be able to move freely, with a simple breeze, while having the impression of flying on water.

< a href="https://www.gruissan-mediterranee.com/mon-sejour/activites-en-mer/" target="_self">Find out more about all the activities at sea in Gruissan p>

Gruissan is the ideal destination to discover nautical activities
Gruissan is the ideal destination for discovering water activities © Gruissan Tourisme< /span>

But this repertoire of activities does not stop there! Choosing Gruissan as a destination also means being able to relax at the Space Balneo with a massage, treat yourself to local products in the restaurants of the intimate streets of the village, share a festive momentaround a cocktail and swimming pool of Formentera…

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