Pont de Gau Marshes – Bird hide loop from Parc Ornithologique de Pont de Gau

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Pont de Gau Marshes – Bird hide loop from Parc Ornithologique de Pont de Gau

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Pont de Gau Marshes – Bird hide loop from Parc Ornithologique de Pont de Gau

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5.45km

Hiking

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 1, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Parc naturel régional de Camargue

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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719 m

Bird hide

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From this bird hide, the usually numerous flamingos present can be easily spotted or photographed.
You also have a beautiful view of the small island where many herons come to build their nests every year.

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972 m

View of Flamingos at Marais de Ginès

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The Ginès marsh is a beautiful place to walk. Among its rich biodiversity, you can admire pink flamingos strolling on the water's edge.

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1.14 km

Pont de Gau Marshes

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In the bird park of Pont de Gau you can watch the birds in their natural habitat Pont de Gau, a top natural attraction in France. Of particular interest are …

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1.50 km

Observation Platform in Parc naturel régional de Camargue

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From this platform you have one of the best views of the park and the surrounding etangs.

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2.00 km

Wooden Bridge in Parc Naturel Régional de Camargue

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This bridge connects the old with the new part of the park.

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2.51 km

View Platform

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From the platform you have a beautiful view over the etangs of the Camargue.

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3.55 km

Birdwatching Hide at Étang in Parc Naturel Régional de Camargue

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Bird viewing wall to spot the waterfowl on the etang, although there weren't that many when we passed.

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4.02 km

Bird hide

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Also from this bird hide there were few birds to spot, they mainly stayed at the etangs at the entrance of the park.

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5.45 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.38 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.20 km

2.11 km

122 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 3 November

12°C

8°C

92 %

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Comments

February 13, 2024,🇫🇷 Pont de Gau - Parc Ornithologique 📷🦩

parcornithologique.com

"The Pont de Gau Ornithological Park is the ideal place to discover, observe and photograph numerous species of birds, including hundreds of pink flamingos, in their natural environment."

This was our second time. It's truly incredible how many birds you can observe in the wild here. The entrance fee (8 € / ERW) is cheap for what you get …

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April 24, 2023,Parco naturale Pont de Gau - Camargue

Entry to the park costs €6 but is absolutely worth the price. Impossible to be disappointed. Visited in late April.

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June 6, 2022,Parc Ornithologique de Pont de Gau

Beautiful walk around some small lakes, for young and old. Make sure to come early or late since there are only a few places with shadow. Also, birds and other animals will be more active then. Every kind of shoes is suitable due to easyness of the paths.

May 30, 2025,Réserve Ornithologique du Pont de Gau.

This was my first time setting foot in this reserve, although I'd walked past it several times when I was in Les Saintes.
It's worth it. However, on the first route (south), there were a lot of people. The north route, on the other hand, was almost deserted. It was very hot (29/30 in the shade. BE CAREFUL: Little shade …

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June 12, 2022,Parc Ornithologique du Pont de Gau

You go to this park to either see flamingos up close or photographers with oversized telephoto lenses 😁. The southern loop in the park is really impressive. In the northern, new part, on the other hand, there are almost no animals to be seen.

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April 17, 2025,Marais du Pont de Gau – Vogelpark

This tour is available for those who pay the entrance fee to the bird reserve, currently €8 per person. In return, you'll get a close-up view of the flamingos, glossy ibises, and grey herons, as well as numerous wading birds such as stilts and avocets. It's truly impressive. Those who walk attentively through the Camargue will, of course, see and …

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