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The Buèges Gorges
Visorando Member
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.
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 Pégairolles-de-Buèges spring and the Séranne Massif
10.42 mi
+2,116 ft
-2,100 ft
6h 40
Difficult
Departure from Pégairolles-de-Buèges (Hérault)
The Source de la Buèges and the hamlet of Le Méjanel. Crossing the Cirque de la Séranne with views of part of the Buèges valley and the picturesque village of Pégairolles-de-Buèges. Reach the ridges and theGR® 74. Visit the Susterragne Cave. Walk in the footsteps of the former inhabitants of Mas Vieux and Larret. Cross the Séranne and Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert National Forest. Then reach the Source de la Buèges via the stream path.
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.
Walks near Buèges (
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.
Saint-Guilhem - Les Besses
15.65 mi
+3,501 ft
-1,742 ft
10h 15
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert (Hérault)
First part of a two-day circular route from Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert to the southern Larzac.
Ascent via the Cirque de l'Infernet to reach Mont Saint-Baudille and arrive on the plateau.
Following a fire on 5 April 2023 on the heights of Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert and Saint-Jean-de-Fos, the route remains passable but the Fenestrettes PR® is affected, as is the Arles route (GR®653). Please check with the Saint-Guilhem – Vallée de l'Hérault Tourist Office for information on the passability of the route.
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.
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.
Montpeyroux – St-Guilhem-le-Désert via the St-Jacques trail (GR® 653)
7.54 mi
+1,430 ft
-1,617 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Montpeyroux (Hérault) (Hérault)
Whether you’re a contemplative soul, a sports enthusiast, a nature lover or a history buff, here is a route along the southernmost foothills of the Causse du Larzac: an easy one-way walk offering sweeping views of the Languedoc’s main peaks, with the Mediterranean and the Pyrenees as a backdrop. The route culminates in a gentle and refreshing finish in one of the most beautiful villages in France, Saint-Guilhem-Le-Désert, in the heart of the Gorges de l’Hérault, an area designated a ‘Grand Site de France’.
Following a fire on 5 April 2023 on the hills above Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert and Saint-Jean-de-Fos, the route remains passable but the PR® des Fenestrettes is affected, as is the Arles trail (GR®653). Please check with the Saint-Guilhem – Vallée de l’Hérault Tourist Office to find out whether the route is open.