Circular on the heights of Visan between vineyards and forests.

A very beautiful family circular route between vineyards and forests, ending with a visit to the old village of Visan. Beautiful chapels among the vineyards and magnificent views of the valley.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 7.99 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 50 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 195 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 190 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 356 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 177 m
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ District: Visan (84820)
  • ⚑
    Start/End: N 44.312772° / E 4.951258°
  • ❏
    IGN map(s): Ref. 3039ET
  • Hour-by-hour weather

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Description of the walk

Park in Visan along Avenue des Alliés.

(S/E) Head south-east until you reach a small clearing with an iron cross. Continue along Avenue des Alliés and take the first road on the left called Chemin Notre-Dame. Continue along this road uphill until you reach the crossroads, then continue straight ahead on the dirt track. Take the time to see the monument on the left in memory of the Redemptorist Fathers' mission with its surprising statue inside. After a few hundred metres along the path, you will reach the Notre-Dame des Vignes Chapel.

(1) Continue along the winding path until you reach the crossroads near Les Bourdeaux.

(2) Turn right onto Chemin des Bourdeaux, which climbs through the forest to a three-way junction.

(3) Take the second path on the left, which climbs through the vineyards, and follow it for just over a kilometre. You will come to a Y-junction shortly before a relay antenna.

(4) Turn right, then immediately left onto the road that descends. Admire the view of the valley. Join a cross road.

(5) Cross over and take the dirt track going uphill opposite, then the one on the left. After about 500 metres, you will see a small building on the right.

(6) Turn right after this building and follow the forest path that curves to the left until you reach a Y-junction (altitude 260 m).

(7) Follow the path on the left, then immediately take the next path on the left (mountain bike signposting). Continue generally southwards to the Chapelle Saint-Vincent.

(8) After the chapel, continue straight ahead, heading south, to return to Visan. Continue straight ahead to reach Avenue du Portail Neuf, which is a cross street.

(9) Turn right onto Rue du Portail Neuf, then immediately left onto Rue des Nobles. Pass in front of Saint-Pierre Church, continue along Rue Paved Slanting Street and join Rue de la Congrégation.

(10) Cross over, turn onto Rue Porte du Martel opposite, then immediately turn left onto Traverse du Puy Barret and return to the small square with the iron cross you passed on the way there. Turn right to return to the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 180 m - Avenue des Alliées square
  2. 1 : km 0.97 - alt. 197 m - Notre-Dame des Vignes Chapel
  3. 2 : km 1.7 - alt. 229 m - Chemin des Bourdeaux crossroads
  4. 3 : km 2.08 - alt. 270 m - Three-way junction
  5. 4 : km 3.49 - alt. 355 m - Fork in the road
  6. 5 : km 4.14 - alt. 327 m - Road junction
  7. 6 : km 4.85 - alt. 330 m - Fork in the road, small building
  8. 7 : km 6.03 - alt. 262 m - Y-junction (altitude 260 m)
  9. 8 : km 6.45 - alt. 243 m - Saint-Vincent Chapel
  10. 9 : km 7.43 - alt. 198 m - Crossroads, right/left
  11. 10 : km 7.82 - alt. 192 m - Rue de la Congrégation
  12. S/E : km 7.99 - alt. 180 m - Avenue des Alliées square

Notes

Family hike, well-marked trail but fairly long climbs.

Worth a visit

Views of the valley and surrounding mountains, chapels among the vineyards, old village of Visan.

Reviews and comments

4.7 / 5
Based on 9 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.6 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.7 / 5
Route interest
4.8 / 5
Cocolamotarde
Cocolamotarde

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 01, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

An unpretentious hike that will leave you with beautiful views and fond memories. I even had the privilege of encountering ponies. I highly recommend this hike for a Sunday outing to clear your head. A little favourite of mine.

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Jipaipai
Jipaipai

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 27, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A beautiful hike with a few climbs that tickle your calves in the first part, beautiful landscapes, two chapels along the way, a snack break in the middle of the vineyards and an arrival in this village rich in heritage.

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lolorandos
lolorandos

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 25, 2024
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant walk with two beautiful chapels. Lots of colourful vineyards in October. The little village of Visan is a lovely discovery.

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Nathaliedeboes
Nathaliedeboes

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 09, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant walk.
The landscapes are very varied. I recommend doing it early in the morning because the sun beats down hard on the stones along the vineyard paths.

Highly recommended!

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JPREEB
JPREEB

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 20, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very beautiful, easy hike
With beautiful landscapes and magnificent views

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tontonclodo
tontonclodo

Overall rating : 5 / 5

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

A lovely walk, well described by the author. Beautiful views all along the route.

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PIERBLEUE
PIERBLEUE

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 28, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Hello,
Description difficult to follow - Level not so easy, not recommended for people who are out of shape - But a very beautiful hike nonetheless - We will do it again
Thank you

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josifer
josifer

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 15, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Hello,
We started our hike from Place Humbert II to have more parking availability. A beautiful walk through the vineyards, accessible to all, with two superb little chapels.
A very pleasant way to spend an afternoon with a group in the countryside.

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FeedoRando
FeedoRando

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 29, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful route. Grey weather with wind. I enjoyed the variety of paths to take, the few slight inclines and the opportunity to work on my cardio. I don't follow the stage descriptions very closely (except for stage 10, which didn't stop me from getting lost!) and rely solely on the GPS track. The landscapes are beautiful and varied. I completed the route in two hours. Visit Visan, a very pretty village that is a must-see at the end of the route. Thank you to Jean-Jacques, its creator.

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