Aumessas walks

A magnificent circular route in the southern Cévennes for experienced hikers, offering a wide variety of biotopes and panoramic views. Gorse, beech forests, pine forests and grassy plains await you, dotted with streams and lakes. Discover Pic Saint-Guiral, a pyramid-shaped rock on the grass, as well as Lac des Pises and its astronomical observatory. There are no particular difficulties on this route apart from its length.

A superb hike starting from the Aérium de Peyraube. The view over the Arre valley is well worth the climb. Please read the section on practical information regarding herds and Patou dogs carefully.

Saint-Guiral, the legendary rock of the Aigoual massif, can be reached from the Col de l'Homme Mort. The first part overlooks the upper Vis valley. The view stretches from Pic d'Anjau to the whole of Séranne. From the summit of Saint-Guiral, you can enjoy a 360° view. But you'll need to climb with your hands! In the second part, the trail is off the beaten track and runs alongside the charming Crouzoulous stream. It will take you to the beautiful abandoned farm of Grandesc Haute, lost in the forest.

From Molières-Calaillac (greenway car park), climb towards Esparon, then descend towards Bez, then Lasfons and along the greenway.

This loop around the village of Alzon is ideal for families, allowing you to hike along an old railway line through tunnels and over viaducts. Bring a torch for certain sections.

In the heart of the Cévennes and its Regional Nature Park, (re)discover Lac des Pises and its river through forest and wetlands. A family walk, alternating between wide paths and narrow trails. Please note: temporary closure due to construction work. Problem with construction/safety at the dam; see comments at the bottom of this page.

A circuit on the southern slopes of the Aigoual massif around the Lac des Pises, which can be done in winter on snowshoes (average altitude 1250 m) or on foot.

Le Vigan is not a particularly pretty or touristy town. However, if you stop off there, here's a walk to discover a few aspects of the historic centre and the banks of the river Arre.

From the cliff top, there is an exceptional view over the Cirque de Navacelles. The Blandas plateau is at an average altitude of 700 metres, offering unobstructed views of the surrounding region. The vegetation is constantly changing, with black pines, cedars, box trees and meadows. This plateau also conceals many prehistoric remains.

A spectacular cirque with breathtaking views.

This magnificent hike is featured on the beautiful Massif de l'Aigoual map published by the Mont Aigoual Causses Tourist Office. Enjoy the diversity of the forests you will pass through, where you will constantly switch between beech, oak, fir and spruce trees. The panoramic views at (3) and at the André Chamson Monument are sublime.

Between the Causse de Blandas and the Gorges de la Vis, the entire route lies within the “Causses and the Cévennes” site, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. On the drovers' road linking Languedoc to Aubrac, used by sheep to reach the summer pastures of Aigoual, take the time to observe the unique world of the Causse. To round off the day, enjoy the spectacular views of the Gorges de la Vis offered by the descent of the Travers de Navacelles.

This walk takes place entirely within the "Les Causses et les Cévennes" site, which is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. From Navacelles, you climb up the Gorges de la Vis to its resurgence. After visiting the Moulins de la Foux, the return journey halfway up the southern slope of the Causse de Blandas offers spectacular views of the Gorges de la Vis and the Cirque de Navacelles. You have to walk in the Cirque de Navacelles at least once in your life, that's all there is to it! Don't think twice: just go!

A beautiful hike in a magnificent setting, with one of the most beautiful cirques in the region and the resurgence of the Vis.

A short hike passing by Pic de Barette, which offers a beautiful view of Aigoual and the Hérault valley. The route also passes by the tomb of André Chamson, resistance fighter, writer and member of the Académie Française.

A very wooded circular route, crossing numerous streams, but with some beautiful viewpoints. After a very steep climb, the route reaches the top of the waterfalls but does not offer a breathtaking view of them.

A hike in the heart of the Cévennes in the Mont Aigoual massif, where a variety of landscapes awaits you, depending on the slope—whether facing the Atlantic or the Mediterranean. You will pass through deciduous and coniferous forests and peat bogs, with the highlight, in fine weather, being a view stretching all the way to the sea as you cross the bridge over the Cascades d’Orgon. The hike follows sections of thePR® trail marked in yellow andthe GR® trail in red and white. You will also be well guided by the signposts marking this circular route.