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Blandas walks
Corniche de la Vis starting from Blandas
Association / Club / Walk leader
6.39 mi
+646 ft
-627 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Blandas (Gard)
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.
The Cirque de Navacelles
Visorando Member
5.80 mi
+794 ft
-804 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Maurice-Navacelles (Hérault)
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!
The Cirque de Vissec and the Mills of La Foux
10.70 mi
+1,959 ft
-1,939 ft
6h 35
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Maurice-Navacelles (Hérault)
A beautiful hike in a magnificent setting, with one of the most beautiful cirques in the region and the resurgence of the Vis.
Cirque de Navacelles
9.92 mi
+1,302 ft
-1,398 ft
5h 40
Moderate
Departure from Blandas (Gard)
A spectacular cirque with breathtaking views.
Navacelles Cirque and Moulins de la Foux
7.72 mi
+1,706 ft
-1,686 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Maurice-Navacelles (Hérault)
A fairly conventional circuit that lets walkers admire the Cirque de Navacelles and hike in the gorges of La Vis. The ruins of the Moulins de la Foux are the ultimate goal of the hike, with beautiful explanations of these water mills and on the underground portion of the screw, not yet fully explored.
The Cirque de Navacelles from the Causse de Blandas
8.88 mi
+630 ft
-1,529 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Montdardier (Gard)
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.
The Esparon loop
8.86 mi
+1,768 ft
-1,732 ft
5h 35
Moderate
Departure from Molières-Cavaillac (Gard)
From Molières-Calaillac (greenway car park), climb towards Esparon, then descend towards Bez, then Lasfons and along the greenway.
Les Besses-Saint-Guilhem
14.69 mi
+1,220 ft
-2,920 ft
7h 50
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Maurice-Navacelles (Hérault)
Return to Saint Guilhem le Désert from Les Besses.
The Alzon tour via tunnels and viaducts
5.15 mi
+951 ft
-968 ft
3h 10
Easy
Departure from Alzon (Gard)
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.
Pic d'Anjeau from Gorniès
7.13 mi
+2,205 ft
-2,218 ft
5h 10
Difficult
Departure from Gorniès (Hérault)
This hike is a simple round trip, allowing you to reach the summit of Pic d'Anjeau from Gorniès. At the summit, there is a magnificent view of the Aigoual massif on one side and the lakes and the sea on the other in clear weather.
Pic de Saint-Guiral and Lac des Pises
17.94 mi
+3,425 ft
-3,442 ft
7 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Arrigas (Gard)
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.
The Airettes and Villaret passes, starting from the Aérium de Peyraube
3.54 mi
+955 ft
-951 ft
2h 30
Moderate
Departure from Arrigas (Gard)
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.
Discovering Aulas
2.55 mi
+577 ft
-597 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Aulas (Gard)
This short walk allows you to explore the town of Aulas through its narrow streets, offering magnificent views over the Coudoulous and Arre valleys, and of the Pic d’Anjeau as soon as you rise above the village. You then head back down into the valley to stroll through the historic centre of Aulas.
A walk around Le Vigan
1.78 mi
+39 ft
-39 ft
0h 50
Easy
Departure from Le Vigan (Gard)
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.
The sharp limestone pavements of Saint-Jean-de Buèges
8.57 mi
+2,408 ft
-2,418 ft
6h 00
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Jean-de-Buèges (Hérault)
This is a magnificent hike in the hills above Saint-Jean-de-Buèges and its valley. The village is worth exploring on the way back. The Buèges valley is well worth a visit. We enjoyed repeating this hike in January 2025. Cold weather but bright sunshine. No notable changes except for a new muddy patch at point 6 and the absence of the pierced rock at point 5. The hike is almost entirely on a balcony, so you'll be in the sun.
The banks of the Buèges from Saint-Jean-de-Buèges
5.74 mi
+233 ft
-256 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Saint-Jean-de-Buèges (Hérault)
A walk downstream along the banks of the Buèges is a bucolic, relaxing route that will delight the uninitiated. Blend into the landscape where nature, in season, displays its thousand colours and seasonal scents, offering a changing and picturesque landscape in all its generosity. The area is cool and the silent, blue-coloured river is ideal for swimming. Pass through the medieval village of Saint-Jean-de-Buèges, which you can visit if you wish.
The Buèges Gorges
4.94 mi
+164 ft
-144 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Saint-Jean-de-Buèges (Hérault)
Take a short tour of the Gorges de la Buèges and, in summer, enjoy this beautiful clear river to cool off.
The Cirque de la Séranne
9.46 mi
+2,428 ft
-2,418 ft
6h 30
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Jean-de-Buèges (Hérault)
From the beautiful village of Saint-Jean-de-Buèges, set off to explore the Séranne plateau along paths that are paved with slanting stones in places. After passing through Peyre Martine and the Cirque de la Séranne, the trail takes you back to Pégairolles-de-Buèges where you will discover the source of the Buèges.
Circular route on the Séranne massif
10.59 mi
+2,982 ft
-3,005 ft
7h 30
Difficult
Departure from Causse-de-la-Selle (Hérault)
This circular route around the Cirque de la Séranne offers magnificent views of the villages of Pégairolles and Saint-Jean-de-Buèges. It can be walked in either direction. The entire route is signposted and the paths are well maintained.