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Briant (rivière) walks
Minerve, La Cesse and Brian
Visorando Member
5.41 mi
+1,158 ft
-1,178 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Minerve (Hérault)
This route around Minerve has it all! The natural bridges over the Cesse, the heath, the footbridges over the Gorges du Brian and, of course, the cobbled streets of the town.
⚠️ After rainfall, we advise you to check the conditions for crossing the River Brian (7): the ford between the town and the catapult can sometimes be covered in water or become slippery (see practical information).
This hike may be closed depending on the fire risk level. Please check the map.
The Megaliths of Minerve
7.87 mi
+1,473 ft
-1,457 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from La Caunette (Hérault)
This hike, at the start of La Caunette, will take you above Minerva and will let you discover the megaliths scattered along the route. You'll criss-cross vines, scrubland composed of gorse, thyme, brush, evergreen oak trees and the odd wood.
Minerve circular tour via the Cesse and Brian gorges
10.16 mi
+1,929 ft
-1,939 ft
6h 20
Moderate
Departure from Minerve (Hérault)
This day-long route takes you around the very pretty medieval village of Minerve, allowing you to explore the Cesse and Brian gorges as well as some of the Minervois vineyards. This route, walked in May 2025, follows only safe paths, many of which are signposted (several other paths running along the cliffs above the gorges are now dangerous and often off-limits). As an added bonus, when water levels are low, you can visit the spectacular and immense natural arch/cave in Minerve through which the River Cesse flows.
Pont de Daniel and Pont du Moulin via Minerve
4.91 mi
+1,109 ft
-1,135 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Minerve (Hérault)
A short hike around the town of Minerve along trails that are rarely used. They offer magnificent views, but be careful if you are afraid of heights on the edges of the Brian Canyon.
Walks near Briant (rivière)
Crossing the Somail and Haut-Agout National Forests
10.52 mi
+436 ft
-2,096 ft
5h 15
Moderate
Departure from Le Soulié (Hérault)
A gentle stroll in the shade of two national forests. From Le Soulié, at an altitude of 900 m in the Somail National Forest in the Hérault, you descend gently to Labastide-Rouairoux through the Haut-Agout National Forest in the Tarn. Here, the Haut-Languedoc Regional Nature Park hides a mystery: what might Le Somail have looked like when the dolmens and menhirs that line this route were erected?
This hike may be prohibited depending on the fire risk level. Remember to check the map.
Saint-Amans-Soult – Saint-Pons-de-Thomières via the PassaPaïs
16.51 mi
+994 ft
-915 ft
2 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Amans-Soult (Tarn)
The third stage takes you via the Passa Païs, passing through the Col de la Fenille tunnel to cross from the Atlantic side to the Mediterranean side.
La Salvetat-sur-Agout - La Maison de Payrac
8.50 mi
+1,663 ft
-978 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from La Salvetat-sur-Agout (Hérault)
This is the most fun-filled day with the summer activities at the Maison de Payrac.Rock carvings, geobiological and floral curiosities line the path.The shores of Lake Laouzas offer lovely spots for a picnic, and its crystal-clear water is perfect for a refreshing dip.