Wanderer du Gard
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Je suis un anglais qui aime profiter du beau paysage de la France. Je suis disponible d'accompagner les randonneurs visiteurs dans mon coin.
I'm an Englishman who loves to explore the beautiful french countryside. I'm available to accompany visiting hikers in the region. Instagram: wanderer.du.gard
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33 routes:Brousse-le-Château along the Tarn valley
Departure from Brousse-le-Château (12 - Aveyron)
Perched on a rocky promontory, at the confluence of the Tarn and Alrance rivers, the magnificent small village of Brousse-le-Château is noted for its exceptional location.
The Sylvanès trail
Departure from Sylvanès (12 - Aveyron)
Through a coniferous forest, we discover the Russian Orthodox Chapel nestled in the heart of the woods, in an idyllic green setting. Time to pause and meditate on this magical place. Superb views. The trail is mainly woodland, which is pleasant in hot weather.
Circuit to Le Barroux from Malaucène
Departure from Malaucène (84 - Vaucluse)
A pleasant, looping circuit that makes for a pleasant visit to the hilltop village of Le Barroux.
Lentheric and Cabrerolles from La Liquière
Departure from Cabrerolles (34 - Hérault)
A pleasant hike through the schistous terroirs of the Faugères wine region, with vines at all altitudes right down to the bottom of the "Meteor" crater.
The banks of the Orb river
Departure from Cessenon-sur-Orb (34 - Hérault)
Sometimes calm, sometimes tumultuous, discover the Orb on this walk. Many international canoe/kayak competitions take place in the Réals basin. A basin with a reputation for being highly technical.
The dovecotes of Murviel-lès-Beziers
Departure from Murviel-lès-Béziers (34 - Hérault)
The route is dotted with several tower pigeon lofts, one of the special features of Murviel-lès-Béziers.
To the foot of the Château de Quéribus from Cucugnan
Departure from Cucugnan (11 - Aude)
From the village, a climb to the foot of the Château de Quéribus on well-marked paths.
See: practical information.
The descent is quite steep, after waypoint (5).
It's quite possible to do this circuit the other way round, and climb from waypoint (6) to (5).
The Tautavel Tower
Departure from Cases-de-Pène (66 - Pyrénées-Orientales)
This is an alternative way to the Tour de Tautavel from Cases-de-Pène. Advantage: sheltered from the tramontana wind. Disadvantage: sunny in summer.
The Pech de Thou and the château de Carasses
Departure from Capestang (34 - Hérault)
A tranquil hike graded moderate for the distance and altitude gain. Most of the hike is on tarmac roads. Some nice views along all of the route, especially at the water tower where you can see Capestang, the lake and further away, Narbonne and the Pyrenean mountain range. Also Béziers, Puisserguier and further away, the Haut-Languedoc hills.
The Bade pine wood and the Saint Cécile chapel at Tourouzelle
Departure from Tourouzelle (11 - Aude)
A hike amongst vines, garrigue and fragrant pines to discover several capitelles (shelters) and ancient sheep-pens built of limestone rocks, vestiges of the work of local peasants on these slopes in previous times. At the end of the trail, the St Cécile chapel, built on a very pleasant site, offers a great area to relax.
The Pic Cassini from the Mas de la Barque
Departure from Le Pont-de-Montvert (48 - Lozère)
Here too, in the Lozère region, a 360° summit bears the cartographer Cassini's famous name. Did he ever see, this cartographer, the map of this corner of Lozère? Perhaps not. On the other hand, this summit, which is easy to get to, offers a remarkable view, which can then be completed by a loop via the source of the Tarn river.
Heritage and landscapes of Montpezat-sous-Bauzon
Departure from Montpezat-sous-Bauzon (07 - Ardèche)
Thanks to its geographical location, on the border between the southern Ardèche and the Monts d'Ardèche, Montpezat-sous-Bauzon is an ideal place to discover the astonishing lay and religious heritage of the area, from the fertile valley to the wild, rocky pastures, with remarkable views of the mountains and the Fontaulière plain.
As you return to the valley, a rose garden awaits you for a moment of olfactory and visual pleasure.
From one bank of the Fontaulière to the other
Departure from Montpezat-sous-Bauzon (07 - Ardèche)
A short walk from Montpezat to the hamlets of Les Grisières and Le Villaret, passing through a chestnut grove - the only slight difficulty on the route - and the humpback bridge, for a family outing.
The Puech del Pont and Cascade du Déroc
Departure from Marchastel (Lozère) (48 - Lozère)
A very accessible hike, with superb views over the Aubrac Plateau. You'll pass the Cascade du Déroc waterfall, one of the region's most remarkable sites.
Cascade du Devèz
Departure from Curières (12 - Aveyron)
Through the forest, discover an ancient wolf pit and the Devèz waterfall. You'll then pass through a mountain pasture with a view towards Rodez.
Between Molines-en-Queyras and Saint-Véran
Departure from Molines-en-Queyras (05 - Hautes-Alpes)
A short circuit from the hamlet of Pierre Grosse through the ski slopes to reach and discover Saint-Véran.
The Col de Bramousse and Col de Fromage via the Col de Souillet
Departure from Ceillac (05 - Hautes-Alpes)
You'll take the Aiguillettes path up to the two major passes above Ceillac, then join the Col de Fromage via the Souillet path on the Guil valley side, on a beautiful balcony path.
⚠️Caution: the Aiguillettes path crosses 3 ravines that may pose problems for some. If this is the case, you can take the GR® which starts nearby and ends at the same point. Less interesting but quieter.
Col de Clausis by its lake
Departure from Ceillac (05 - Hautes-Alpes)
A fine hike, not too strenuous, with a pretty lake in a high-mountain landscape. The last part, a little harder, takes you up to 2800m and offers magnificent views. A few marmottes can be seen on the way to the pass.
Circuit around Mont-Dauphin
Departure from Eygliers (05 - Hautes-Alpes)
A relatively short and easy walk around the "Vauban" citadel of Mont-Dauphin. From the top of the circuit, there are fine views of the surrounding mountains and valleys, while the section along the river Guil offers a view not only of the Guil, but also of the Chalp canal waterfall. The walk can be followed by a stroll around the citadel.
By the hills and dales around Belmont-sur-Rance
Departure from Belmont-sur-Rance (12 - Aveyron)
In the shade of the pink sandstone collegiate church and the surrounding woods, a peaceful escape on bushy paths, mills and hamlets, forest trails wind their way along the river Rance.
Yellow markings and a ford on the Rance.
⚠️To be avoided in periods of heavy rain, otherwise one passes at ease by taking off one's shoes.
Circuit around Combret-sur-Rance
Departure from Combret (12 - Aveyron)
Very interesting hike as much for the landscapes (Rance valley, Rougier de Camarès) as for the culture (village of Combret, Notre-Dame d'Orient, numerous crosses).
Some portions on tarmac, but with the magnificence of the small paths and the beauty of the landscape, you'll quickly forget them.
La Capelle and Masmolène
Departure from La Capelle-et-Masmolène (30 - Gard)
Passing through garrigue, the shade of holm oaks and vineyards, this hike will allow you to discover an old restored windmill, Gallo-Roman ruins and an XIth century Romanesque chapel with, from time to time, a breathtaking 360° panorama...
Addition Moderator on 05/06/2021 : modifications on the ground since the publication of this hike. Make sure to read the comments and opinions below before leaving.
The Rock of Anduze
Departure from Bagard (30 - Gard)
A beautiful circuit in the Gard countryside allowing you to discover the town of Anduze from the rock dominating it. Very pleasant circuit in the Gard countryside allowing you to discover this Mediterranean vegetation made of green oaks and chestnut trees. Here, the thyme is very prevalent, allowing you to breathe air much more perfumed than the one in our cities.
From garrigue to Cévennes shale landscapes, departing from Les Vans
Departure from Les Vans (07 - Ardèche)
Contrasting landscapes between the southern scrubland and the deep gullies in the clay-limestone marl.
Fossil footprints, botanical path, abrupt change of vegetation between limestone strata and Cevennes shale, and return by a path overlooking the Chassezac river.
Very pretty and picturesque village of Naves.
That's what's on the menu of this spectacular hike which takes you around the west of Les Vans.
The Allègre castle from Les Fumades
Departure from Allègre-les-Fumades (30 - Gard)
This hike will take you on paths through preserved scrubland and protected in a Natura 2000 zone. Its strong points: a village and a medieval castle overhanging fields of olive-trees and panoramas to take your breath away!
Belvézet
Departure from Belvézet (30 - Gard)
A beautiful circuit in the Gard garrigue, discovering some of its small hidden hamlets.
The Blauzac Capitelles
Departure from Blauzac (30 - Gard)
Discover Blauzac, its Roman bridge and its "capitelles", dry-stone buildings used mainly as shelters for farmers.
The Clos de Gaillard nature park
Departure from Nîmes (30 - Gard)
A beautiful 13 Km walk in the scrubland of Nîmes during which you will discover beautiful views of the Cevennes, magnificent capitelles and the Mediterranean vegetation: pines, cedars, fig trees, olive trees, strawberry trees, holm oaks, kermes oaks...
The Montagnac bee-hives from Montfrin
Departure from Montfrin (30 - Gard)
A picturesque walk that allows you to discover two villages (Montfrin and Théziers) as well as the largest bee wall in France.
The Camisards' Cave from Euzet
Departure from Euzet (30 - Gard)
Small circuit around Euzet, to discover the Cave or Baume des Camisards.
The three villages of Vézénobres, Martignargues and Saint-Étienne
Departure from Vézénobres (30 - Gard)
A nice little hike to discover Vézénobres, the medieval town, Martignargues the martyr and Saint-Étienne-de-l'Olm. Some good views, but mostly capitelles, the sources of the Mayre and the Payre, vineyards, olive trees in some places and paths under the oaks in others!
The Dolmens of the Grande Pallières
Departure from Anduze (30 - Gard)
A short hike in shade to discover no less than five Neolithic dolmens, including the four dolmens of the Grande Pallières site.
The Gardon de Mialet valley
Departure from Mialet (Gard) (30 - Gard)
A circuit that goes upstream along the Gardon de Mialet from Mas Soubeyran and passing the beautiful village of Mialet. This itinerary allows you to follow the river closely, with its meadows and bridges, but also to explore the slopes of the valley and to discover the beautiful hamlet of Aïgladines.