To travel between Balaruc-les-Bains and Sète on the Etang de Thau, the 12 seater EcoThau shuttle boat is available from late spring to early autumn.
The Écothau shuttle provides a link between Sète and Balaruc-les-Bains on the Bassin de Thau, offering a pleasant alternative to the road. The service operates on a flexible timetable throughout the day, allowing passengers to choose a later return as required.
EcoThau?
To sum up, with variations possible with the seasons, the Sète-Balaruc shuttle is :
- The boat trip takes around an hour round trip, or around twenty minutes one way.
- Boarding is possible at various points in Sète, including the Quai Riquet near the Mas Coulet car park, and in Balaruc-les-Bains at the La Piscine jetty, with stops on request at the station or La Pointe Courte.
- The shuttle is accessible to people with reduced mobility, accepts bicycles and dogs, and offers comfortable seats.
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure, booking recommended online or by telephone.
Tourist and practical
This service makes it easier to explore the two towns, and avoids the traffic jams that are not uncommon on the approaches to this unique island, particularly during the summer months and whenthe bridges at Sète are open.
Sète captivates visitors with its geographical originality between island and land, and its harbour atmosphere: the shuttle bus allows you to enjoy the view in complete tranquillity from the lake and canals.
Rates and flexibility
Reduced fares are available for return trips and groups, depending on the conditions in force throughout the season. The timetable remains flexible throughout the day, with the option of choosing several return dates.
This service meets the needs of tourists and locals wishing to travel between Sète and Balaruc-les-Bains without taking the road, while enjoying a river experience on the Bassin de Thau.
The Eco-Thau shuttle
To find out more about theEcoThau shuttle boat, including fares and points of sale, visit the official website :
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