Collias circular loop

Date of your route : Apr 13, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

We did it in April on a bitterly cold day with a headwind on the way there, and we didn’t see a soul! But after the first 2 kilometres, we were sheltered from the wind by the heath vegetation, and the picnic by the Gardon halfway through was lovely (a designated area on the same bank of the Gardon, with tables and a view of the river).

An easy and very pleasant circular route (apart from the descent to Collias, a 1-kilometre stretch that was rockier and more uneven, which really slowed down the four disabled friends in our group of 13): a peaceful stroll through the countryside, then a visit to the beautiful, flower-filled Mas de Laval, discovering the heath plants by using plant.net to scan all around (blue-flowered ferula, cytinella, pink and white rockroses, asphodels, wild thyme, rosemary, sarsaparilla, wild asparagus, coronilla...), a viewpoint over the Vallon de l’Ermitage before the descent to Collias, and a chance to explore the old road to Nîmes on the way back (see explanations at the orientation table)... A lovely, peaceful and trouble-free walk.

Bibelot30’s review dated 6 October 2025 clearly does not refer to this hike, but to the Gardon Gorges! Please delete or move it to the correct section!

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Date of your route : Apr 08, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant walk, though it involves a lot of long, straight stretches. The round trip to Collias takes you through some very beautiful countryside. The detour to Collias is well worth it.
A walk to avoid during hot weather.

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Date of your route : Dec 08, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A nice little hike

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Date of your route : Oct 09, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant hike at this time of year as it is very sunny. Beautiful panoramic views.
The route is easy, even for people who need a long warm-up before tackling slopes. We made a little detour to the "beaver house" in Collias, on the left just before the bridge over the Gardon: a place worth discovering!
Lots of information on geology, fauna and flora, and a lovely shaded terrace where you can enjoy a fruit juice or a coffee!

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on the descent from point 6, you must absolutely avoid this descent, which is similar to cross feed and not at all like hiking from anchor points fixed in the rock. It is really dangerous!
I strongly recommend continuing along the trail for 500 metres after point 6 for the next descent, which is completely safe

I strongly recommend that Visio Rando change this route until the next descent. In fact, I met other hikers using a different app that directs them to the other descent and strongly advises against this descent

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Date of your route : Oct 06, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful route, highly recommended, with stunning views as you cross the heath. There are very few signposts
on the descent from point 6, you must avoid this descent, which is more like cross-country running than hiking, with anchor points fixed in the rock. It is really dangerous!
I strongly recommend continuing along the path for 500 metres after point 6 for the next descent, which is completely safe
The views upon arrival at Le Gardon are wild and sublime
I strongly recommend that Visio Rando change this route to the next descent. In fact, I met other hikers using a different app that directs them to the other descent and strongly advises against this descent
but it's a very beautiful hike on the wild Gardon (in October)

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Date of your route : Nov 06, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Hello,
When you reach the junction with the D3, be careful not to take the small
road opposite, as it will take you to Lédenon.
A yellow cross should be added to prevent this.
Kind regards

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Date of your route : Jun 27, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Positive: very easy, beautiful panoramic views
Negative: the last 3 kilometres are a bit boring. Not enough shade (not recommended on hot days, but that's what we did!).
I agree with the suggestion to do the route in the opposite direction, as it's always more pleasant to have a steady downhill path rather than an uphill one!

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Date of your route : Jun 23, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely morning walk in fine weather. The route alternates between pleasant paths and tracks. After point 4, at the entrance to Collias, we recommend visiting the village: the Gardon bridge, then the banks of the Gardon for a swim or lunch break, before returning to the route.
A beautiful, short and easy walk.
PP and MM

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Date of your route : Jun 15, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A very varied hike in terms of paths, alternating between easy strolls and some enjoyable challenges.
As is often the case, you can vary the route and, above all, enjoy a rest by the Gardon river.
It is probably just as enjoyable in the opposite direction for those who prefer climbing to descending steep slopes.
In publishing this review, I would like to thank the designers of this app, which always helps us discover beautiful circular patterns.
Well done!

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