Bouillargues walks

A pleasant and easy walk, ideal for the whole family, along dirt tracks through the vineyards. Along the way, you’ll come across horses, goats, sheep and even the odd cow or two! Do bear in mind, however, that the yellow signposting is sometimes a little unclear.

This city walk allows you to discover numerous mansions, religious buildings and traces of the Roman Empire. A stroll through the Jardins de la Fontaine is a welcome break in this beautiful green setting.

Discover the Margueritte agricultural plain and its heritage, past and present, with a focus on water. A pleasant hike or bike ride, which can be divided into two parts: the peri-urban circular route to the west and the rural circular route to the east. You will discover some very pretty, little-known spots.

A circular loop through the heath that will take you to three sites where you can see the remains of the 19th-century Nîmes aqueduct. A project abandoned just a few months after work began, this aqueduct more or less follows the route of the Roman Pont du Gard aqueduct. During part of the walk, you’ll also enjoy a magnificent view of the plain, Mont Ventoux and the Aramon chimney.

During this easy hike, you will have the opportunity to pass through varied landscapes and walk along the Rhône Canal in Sète.

A beautiful hike in the heart of the heath. Full of flowers in spring, you can enjoy the scent of thyme and broom depending on the season. Along the route, you can enjoy several panoramic views.

In the heart of the Milhaud heath, on this superb signposted trail, you will find typical drystone shelters with information panels. A short hike with some lovely surprises in store.

A delightful little family walk where you’ll discover several unexpected landscapes. Walking along wide paths or tarmac roads, you’ll start with a magnificent and unique view of the plain, then continue through typical heath countryside, and finally walk alongside large fenced-off meadows from where you can even catch a glimpse of the town of Uzès on the other side of the Gardon.

A fun, quick little hike in the Costière de Nîmes with little elevation gain.

A very pleasant hike with magnificent views of the Uzège valley, Uzès and Mont Ventoux.

This walk is only permitted from 1 July to 14 JanuaryThis route, on the right bank of the Gardon, alternates between balcony-like paths overlooking the Gardon Gorges with unobstructed views to the north, then descends to river level and climbs back up through a wild ravine. On the higher ground, the cliffs feature arches and caves carved into the limestone.Moderator’s note: Please note that some sections of the trail are in poor condition; see the warnings

A short, peaceful walk along the Rhône Canal in Sète, from the port and back through the meadows.

This circular loop allows you to discover the Bois de Clausonne, the village of Sernhac and the Vallon d'Escaunes à Cantarelles with its olive groves, drystone shelters and Roman tunnels that carried water to Nîmes as an extension of the Pont du Gard.

Circular cycle tour starting from Meynes offering magnificent views of the Cévennes, Mont Ventoux and the lower Gardon valley

A picturesque walk that allows you to discover two villages (Montfrin and Théziers) as well as the largest bee wall in France.

A beautiful 13 Km walk in the scrubland of Nîmes during which you will discover beautiful views of the Cevennes, magnificent capitelles and the Mediterranean vegetation: pines, cedars, fig trees, olive trees, strawberry trees, holm oaks, kermes oaks...

Discover the Camargue in less than two hours, without any difficulty, ideally in April-May when it is not too hot and the water irises and poppies are in bloom.

Follow in the footsteps of the Roman aqueduct of Nîmes, between Sernhac and its tunnels and the Pont du Gard, passing through Saint-Bonnet-du-Gard and its fortified church.

Sernhac is located on the route of the Roman aqueduct, between the Pont du Gard and Nîmes. In the middle of the nearby heath, two tunnels dug into the limestone rock are the remains of this aqueduct. Continuing the walk, you will visit an old windmill. You will then climb Ferraud Hill, offering beautiful views of the lower Rhône Valley, the Alpilles, and more. Then, on Marduel Hill, overlooking Remoulin and the Gardon River at its end, the view extends all the way to Ventoux.

From the Pont Saint-Nicolas de Campagnac and its priory, a loop takes you through part of the Gorges du Gardon. You can admire the meandering Gardon, the Grotte de la Trône (an ancient prehistoric shelter with drawings of mammoths and a feline dating from the Upper Palaeolithic behind a closed iron door), the Baume Percée, seen from above and below, the climbing cliffs at Russan...

A circular loop starting from the Saint-Nicolas bridge, passing through Vic and following the Gardon along the cliffs.

Follow theGR®6 trailthrough the heath, then descend to a magnificent wood of huge pine trees on the banks of the Gardon. The view is exceptional! The trail then follows the banks of the Gardon, passing by its resurgences. You will then arrive at the Moulin de la Barque and the Hermitage of Saint-Vérédème. The Baume that follows crosses the wall and requires a torch, but is only open part of the year to protect the bats. A steep climb equipped with handholds allows you to return via theGR®6.

A very beautiful route that allows you to visit the small village of Vic and get as close as possible to the Gardon river with the sublime viewpoint of Castellas. This hike is not recommended in the height of summer. Very little of the route is in the shade.

Hike through the heart of the heath, along the cliffs overlooking the Gardon. The views of the Saint-Nicolas bridge and the river are magnificent.

Starting from Russan, this circular walk will take you through the upper section of the Gorges du Gardon within the municipality of Sainte-Anastasie. During the first section along DFCI tracks, you’ll pass through the charming village of Vic before descending to Saint-Nicolas, near the priory and the bridge of the same name. The climb then begins up to the plateau overlooking the Gardon via a path that is at times steep with sharp limestone pavements. Finally, a lovely track will take you to Castellas, where the viewpoint over a horseshoe-shaped bend in the Gardon is breathtaking. On your way back to the car park, you’ll have the chance to explore the surprising Grotte de la Trone.

At Sernhac, south of Remoulins and Saint Bonnet du Gard, there are two tunnels that flank a small nice valley. The Perrotte and Cantarelles tunnels. Head through them to discover the chimneys by which men lowered equipment and raised the rubble during excavation. One can see traces of blows of pickaxes and holes for oil lamps. Today it is a quite popular place to find some shade and cool off for the villagers.

Easy hike where you can discover the Pont du Gard and its environment.

A very pretty hike with no major difficulties. You will discover the Pont du Gard, of course, but also numerous remains of aqueducts and several aqueduct bridges in varying states of repair. A short detour along the left bank of the Gard allows you to visit the Grotte de la Balauzière, located in the ruins of an old village. Finally, on the plateau on the left bank, you can explore the very interesting Arboretum. During the walk, you can admire thousand-year-old olive trees and an arboretum. And why not take a dip in the Gard?

A breathtaking heritage walk leading to one of the most beautiful wonders in France, the Pont du Gard.

One of the most beautiful hikes to discover the tunnel (where the water flowed from Uzès to Nîmes), the Pont du Gard, and the remains of the Roman aqueduct.

The word "yerle" is of Occitan origin and refers to the alluvial part of a river bend. The route follows the top of the cliffs of the Gorges du Gardon, which overlook the river by about a hundred metres. Numerous caves are visible in the cliffs, including the Grotte de la Trône (currently closed for preservation), which contains paintings dating back 37,000 years. Descend to the Gardon twice, then take a short walk on the large cliff at Russan.

This is a long hike that takes you through part of the Gardon Gorges, with beautiful views of the river and the La Baume site.

This summer hike will allow you to discover a little-known part of the Gardon Gorges as you walk along its bed in a sumptuous and wild setting. The return trip along the paths at the top of the cliffs will take you higher up and offer you a different view of the route you have just completed below. Note: check the Practical Information section for water levels.

A walk winding through the hilly surroundings of the town of Vauvert and the Costières de Nîmes plateau, renowned for its wines.

A beautiful walk to discover the banks of the Philippe Lamour Canal and the orchards (peach trees, almond trees, vines). Always in the sun, it is the ideal walk for sunny winter days.