01The canals
The calm waters of a vast network of interconnected canals.
The venue
A rowing paradise in the heart of a Natura 2000 area
Welcome to a unique venue, which breaks the monotony of rowing up and down the same stretch. Picture a vast network of interconnected canals, the wild banks of the Vidourle coastal river, and direct access to the Mediterranean Sea.
From our launching pontoon, you are completely free: choose instantly between 4 different directions to shape your session. Endurance work, timed pieces or side-by-side work: plan your route around the goals of the day.
Whether you are looking for the technical rigour of a straight course marked every 100 metres for specific training, or the escape of an exceptional 22-kilometre loop that never passes the same spot twice, our stretch of water adapts to all your needs. A true luxury of variety for lovers of gliding and endurance.
- on the water every year, winter included
- 12months
- directions to choose from the pontoon
- 4
- loop without ever passing the same spot twice
- 22km
- between markers on the straight course
- 100m
Welcome to Camargue au fil de l'eau
Elite sport at the heart of Camargue traditions
Based in Aigues-Mortes on the land of the Mas de la Comtesse, an authentic Camargue manade (a traditional bull and horse ranch), our venue offers a unique duality. On land, we live alongside centuries-old traditions uniting horses, bulls and gardians, the cowboys of the Camargue. On the water, a magnificent expanse opens up before you, just a stone's throw from the Rhône-Sète canal.
Natura 2000 area
Almost unlimited distance on the water
This exceptional area is vast enough to offer everything a rower is looking for, in a typically Mediterranean setting surrounded by pine forests, vineyards and meadows as far as the eye can see: a Natura 2000 area, unspoilt nature and an almost unlimited distance on the water!
Training camp
Efficiency in the service of performance
Zero time wasted
The dining area and stretching zone are right next to the launching pontoon, a huge plus for our training camp. Everything is within a few hundred metres, so there is no unnecessary travel between your training sessions.
Focus & disconnection
Enjoy the seclusion you need to concentrate and train intensively.
Culture on your doorstep
Need a break? The fortified town of Aigues-Mortes, with its exceptional historic heritage, is close at hand. The ramparts are only 1 kilometre away, just a few minutes on foot or by bike.
One venue, four worlds
Canals, river, lagoons or the Mediterranean
Our location offers a rare opportunity: from a single base, explore different aquatic environments and discover the Camargue from the water.
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02The Vidourle
The meanders and wild banks of an unspoilt coastal river.
03The lagoons
The wild expanses of the lagoons, kingdom of the pink flamingos.
04The Mediterranean
Direct access to the sea and its open horizons.
Getting here
How to find us
Our base is in Aigues-Mortes, on the land of the Mas de la Comtesse: 1 kilometre from the ramparts of the medieval town and a stone's throw from the Rhône-Sète canal.
Mas de la Comtesse, Chemin de la Vieille Roubine, 30220 Aigues-Mortes
Plan my routeBy car
- From Montpellier
- 34 km · 35 min
- From Nîmes
- 45 km · 40 min
- From Marseille
- 137 km · 1 h 45 min
Via the A9 motorway: exit 26 (Gallargues) coming from Nîmes or Lyon, then the D6313 and D979; exit 29 coming from Montpellier or Spain, then the D66 and D62.
By train
- Paris → Nîmes by direct TGV
- 3 h
- Nîmes → Aigues-Mortes by direct regional train
- 40 min
Aigues-Mortes station is served by the liO regional line between Nîmes and Le Grau-du-Roi. The nearest high-speed (TGV) stations are Nîmes and Montpellier, with direct trains to Paris and Barcelona. Regional liO coaches also link Aigues-Mortes with Nîmes and Montpellier.
By air
- Montpellier-Méditerranée airport
- 26 km · 25 min
- Nîmes-Alès-Camargue-Cévennes airport
- 42 km · 35 min
- Marseille-Provence airport
- 1 h 30 min
There is no direct public transport from the airports to Aigues-Mortes: we recommend a hire car or a taxi.
Coming from abroad
Your options for coming by road, by train or by air.
- By road
- 437 km · 4 h 40 minVia Lyon, then the A7 and A9 motorways.
- By train
- TGV with a change in Lyon to Nîmes (3 h 40 to 4 h 40), then a regional train to Aigues-Mortes (40 min).
- By road
- 1,213 km · 13 hChannel Tunnel or ferry to Calais, then motorways down to the Rhône valley.
- By train
- Eurostar to Paris Gare du Nord (2 h 20), change stations, TGV from Paris Gare de Lyon to Nîmes (3 h), then a regional train to Aigues-Mortes (40 min).
- By air
- Direct flights from London Gatwick to Montpellier, and from London Stansted to Nîmes depending on the season. From Montpellier airport, a 25-minute drive.
- By road
- 1,200 km · 12 hThrough Belgium and eastern France, then down the Rhône valley.
- By train
- Eurostar to Paris Gare du Nord (3 h 20), change stations, TGV from Paris Gare de Lyon to Nîmes (3 h), then a regional train to Aigues-Mortes (40 min).
- By air
- Direct flight to Montpellier (1 h 55), then a 25-minute drive.
- By road
- 1,100 km · 11 hThrough Switzerland (motorway vignette required) or Alsace, then Lyon and the Rhône valley.
- By air
- Direct flights to Marseille (1 h 35), then a 1 h 30 drive.
Approximate travel times, excluding traffic and connections. Please check timetables before you travel.
Contact
Let's plan your next camp together
Tell us who you are, what you want to achieve and when you would like to come: we will build a tailor-made programme with you, accommodation included.