Around Pouzilhac

A pleasant walk through vineyards and woodland, with lovely unobstructed views of the surrounding countryside.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 7.73 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 20 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 42 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 42 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 221 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 188 m
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ City: Pouzilhac (30210)
  • ⚑
    Start/End: N 44.042648° / E 4.578725°
  • ❏
    IGN map(s): Ref. 2941OT
  • Hour-by-hour weather

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Description of the walk

Park at the recycling centre near the castle opposite the park, Allée de la Terrasse.

(S/E) Walk along the park heading west, Vieille Route d'Uzès, then turn right onto Chemin de la Croix until you reach the cemetery. Turn left and continue along the path until you reach the D982.

(1) Cross it and take the path opposite that goes up to the junction with a small road. Take this road on the left for about 300 metres.

(2) Turn left onto the ochre-coloured path until you reach the D982 again.
Cross it and join the D101 below. Immediately turn right onto the first small road.
Pass the first junction and continue to the second junction 100 metres further on.

(3) Turn left onto a dirt track and join a road.

(4) Turn right for about 50 metres, then turn left onto the first path that goes uphill just before a house (La Cabane).
Continue along this path for quite a long way until you reach an intersection. Leave the path on the left and continue for about 50 metres until you reach a left-hand bend.

(5) Turn left and continue straight ahead. Pass a small picnic area and continue straight ahead on the same path until you reach an intersection.

(6) Just before the path joins the D6086, take the path on the left until you reach a small road.
Continue right on this road and turn left after 100 metres, still on an uphill road.
At the top of the hill, take the first path on the right.

(7) Gently descend to the right along this path until you reach Chemin de Vacquières.
Enjoy the beautiful panorama with views of the village and castle.
Head left towards the village until you reach the D101. Continue straight ahead along this road until you reach the small path on the right opposite the castle and playground.

(8) Turn right and follow this path to the end. Then turn left to return to the car park where you started (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 204 m - Recycling bins
  2. 1 : km 1.26 - alt. 212 m - Cross the D982.
  3. 2 : km 1.75 - alt. 214 m - Ochre path
  4. 3 : km 2.76 - alt. 189 m - Dirt track
  5. 4 : km 3.56 - alt. 197 m - Road
  6. 5 : km 4.52 - alt. 214 m - Intersection in the forest
  7. 6 : km 5.69 - alt. 212 m - Intersection - Vineyards
  8. 7 : km 6.34 - alt. 215 m - Intersection
  9. 8 : km 7.4 - alt. 199 m - Path running alongside the park
  10. S/E : km 7.73 - alt. 204 m - Recycling bins

Reviews and comments

4.6 / 5
Based on 11 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.8 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.7 / 5
Route interest
4.4 / 5
User 2166245

The directions (DA) before No. 1 – ‘turn left and follow the path’ – aren’t clear because there are two paths leading off to the left… perhaps it would be better to specify the path that goes downhill…
Similarly, the ochre path isn’t really ochre anymore... as it’s covered in gravel...
Otherwise, the walk is lovely.
Kind regards

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REVIENDREZ
REVIENDREZ

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 25, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

the walk is very pleasant, and the view of the castle is magical as soon as you leave the village behind. At this time of year, the autumn colours are at their best. We strayed from the original route due to our "inattention and chatter", but as the village was still in sight, this caused no problems.

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rando843063
rando843063

Overall rating : 4.5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 27, 2025
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant hike, very easy to follow with the app. Enjoyable hike. Beautiful view of Pouzilhac.
I recommend this hike if you want a hike without any elevation gain.

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LAFITTEJEANLOUIS
LAFITTEJEANLOUIS

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 01, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely route to follow in peaceful surroundings. Take care when crossing the RD road on the bend.
Suitable for young children. Beautiful views of Pouzilhac Castle. Don't hesitate to enter the cemetery to see the remains of the chapel. Avoid on days with strong mistral winds or high temperatures. Pleasant shaded picnic area with benches and tables.

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NatetDo
NatetDo

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 28, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant, very easy hike that allows you to discover an area that you would normally drive through too quickly! Beautiful views and landscapes. However, it is not very well marked with the usual signs. But if you follow the map, it is easy to find your way. Don't be discouraged because at the start, you follow and cross the famous roads I mentioned at the beginning of the article. After that, the route becomes very bucolic! Bring plenty of water for your dogs! And for yourself...

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Zinna
Zinna

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 03, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

Very good hike.
Not recommended in the afternoon during summer because there is practically no shade.
Easy and suitable for dogs 😁

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Jéjé7884
Jéjé7884

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 01, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely, peaceful walk alternating between footpaths and roads in complete safety.

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LAFITTEJEANLOUIS
LAFITTEJEANLOUIS

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 21, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant, easy and well-marked hike. We parked and set off from the cemetery (easier). Beautiful autumn scenery and lovely views of POUZILHAC with the sun setting in the late afternoon.
No difficulty, can easily be done with children.

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Christian FRAYSSE
Christian FRAYSSE

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 19, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

An easy and enjoyable route that met our expectations. Our hikers really enjoyed it.

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Rosalie84
Rosalie84

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 07, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A superb hike under beautiful autumn sunshine!

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coquelicot
coquelicot

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 02, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

An easy and very pleasant hike, with varied landscapes. I didn't meet anyone during my hike.

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PENEZ PATRICK
PENEZ PATRICK

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 02, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Lovely, easy walk. Beautiful view of Pouzilhac.

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