Cycle along the Canal du Midi with a Cicerone guidebook

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Major changes to the final 16 km of the route - Updated November 2011

Those cycling the Canal du Midi will find that there are major changes to the last 16 km (approximately). These result from major infrastructural works to (a) combat coastal erosion and (b) extend the town of Sète. These works are still ongoing and so the information given may change again before the works are complete.
The route from Marseillan to Sète has changed completely. The road N112 described in the guide has been dug up and moved several hundred metres inland. The road is more difficult to cycle as it now has concrete bollards at is edges.
The good news is that the local authorities are developing a cycle route which will run the length of the coast from Marseillan to Sète. Stretches of this cycle way are already in place while other parts are still under construction. On last inspection, it was possible to cycle off-road from Marseillan to Sete using the proposed route of the new cycle way but this is not officially sanctioned and there are signs and small boulders blocking the track. The new track is scheduled to be completed in 2012.
The section of the cycle track from the car park at les 3 Digues to the town of Sète is complete and open for use. Cyclists must use this track as it is forbidden to cycle on the equivalent section of the N112 road.
The guide advises readers on how to cycle to the centre of Sète from the end of the beach road. This route has also changed significantly. The authorities are developing a new quarter at the edge of the town close to the beach. Cyclists will find the cycle route described in the guide if they follow the temporary signs for the town centre.