Where to stay in Saint-Gilles on the ViaRhôna
Saint-Gilles is a natural stop on the ViaRhôna (EuroVelo 17), between Beaucaire and Aigues-Mortes, just before the marshes of the Gard Camargue. Les Petites Voûtes is a five-minute ride from the cycle route, at the foot of the Abbey.
Your bike, safely locked away
- A closed, secure garage just 20 metres from the apartment, belonging to our neighbour (option €5 / night).
- Let us know your arrival time so we can arrange for the garage to be opened.
- Bikes can be collected from the following morning.
- E-bike: if the battery is removable, take it out before parking your bike and charge it in the apartment.
The stages around Saint-Gilles
| Stage | Distance | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| Beaucaire → Saint-Gilles | about 24 km | Almost entirely on cycle paths, practically flat. |
| Saint-Gilles → Aigues-Mortes | about 32 km | Easy and flat: via Gallician, then a greenway along the Rhône–Sète canal through the marshes. |
| Towards Arles | variant | From Bellegarde, a variant runs to Arles via Fourques, on minor roads and tracks. |
Distances from France Vélo Tourisme and Gard Tourisme. Part of the route between Beaucaire and Gallician is still a temporary route: check the latest on viarhona.com.
To recover after the ride
- A walk-in rain shower, a 160 × 200 bed beneath the vault, air conditioning.
- Washing machine, tumble dryer and a folding drying rack for your cycling kit.
- Self check-in from 5 pm, check-out by 10 am.
- Dinner: La Restanque on the canal bank, or L'Atelier des Halles two minutes away. Market on Thursday and Sunday mornings.