Caesar's Camp

A family walk around the Oppidum of Caesar Camp in Laudun.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 4.23 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 30 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Return to departure point: Yes
  • ↗
    Vertical gain: + 116 m
  • ↘
    Vertical drop: - 108 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 263 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 149 m

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Description of the walk

Park in the car park of Caesar's Camp (Camp de César), located 1km away on the heights of Laudun, on the extension of the Rue Frédéric Sauvage.

From the car park, go towards the hiking signpost, take the asphalt road that descends to the right of the barrier in the direction of Ruin de Saint Jean de Rouzigues. A few metres further on, the yellow markings go off to the left on a path through the pines(1).
The trail will take you through the pines occasionally following the track to the left, then rejoin it at the signpost Le Haut Puget. (2) Turn left on the track between the vines in the direction of Ruine de Saint Jean de Rouzigues.
At the end of the vine, the markings leave the track and go left before climbing quickly to the right in the forest. After about 30 meters, a crossroads will take you directly up to the plateau on a steep path which joins the Pas du Loup. Leave this path and continue straight on, flat, in the direction of Combe de Roubaud.
Once at the crossroads Combe de Roubaud(3) The trail turns left in the direction of Ruine de Saint Jean de Rouzigues. The trail climbs sharply, with the occasional stone steps, reaching the plateau by ruins of Saint Jean de Rouzigues_.
Continue straight along the markings in the direction of the Camp de César to get to the signpost Passage due Loup, 200 metres further on. There are two ways of get back to Caesar's camp: turn right via the Interior, or left via the cliffs.
Go left, pass in front of the statue of a Vestal Virgin and reach the edge of the cliffs, with beautiful views of the Rhone valley. The markings will follow these cliffs. Pass the wooden belvedere on the edge of the precipice, then start along a small descent to circumvent the old ramparts and go back up further on to get to the site.
Descend a few meters to rejoin the signpost Camp de César at the entrance of the site(4).
Take advantage of different locations, visiting the different vestiges explained by the signs, then return to the panel you have just been to.
(4) Take the track that goes down towards the Camp de César car park via the botanical path.

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 198 m - Parking du Camp de César
  2. 1 : km 1.36 - alt. 159 m - Le Haut Puget
  3. 2 : km 2.41 - alt. 228 m - Combe de Roubaud
  4. 3 : km 2.69 - alt. 260 m - Passage du Loup
  5. 4 : km 3.22 - alt. 250 m - Caesar's camp
  6. S/E : km 4.23 - alt. 198 m - Parking du Camp de César

In the nearby area

Caesar's camp was a 45-acre ancient city overlooking the Rhone corridor as well as the confluence of Cèze and Tave valleys.
The site was occupied from the Iron Age (5th century BC) until late antiquity.

Reviews and comments

4.7 / 5
Based on 62 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.7 / 5
Clarity of route map
4.6 / 5
Route interest
4.8 / 5
Cedric R5.
Cedric R5.

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : Nov 15, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

Very nice walk. Do it again in fine weather.

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mesokanto
mesokanto

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Nov 03, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

A very pleasant little walk with a superb view of the Rhône valley and beyond.

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Zinna
Zinna

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of walk : Oct 20, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : Yes

The walk is very beautiful
The big climb is indeed steep for people who don't do any sport.

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JoMarch
JoMarch

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Oct 15, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

A very pleasant walk, starting under the trees.
Arriving at Caesar's Garden, it was more crowded.

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randodom(
randodom(

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of walk : Jul 14, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

A very interesting route that intersects with other local routes; no major difficulties.

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annecollongues
annecollongues

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : May 18, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

Thank you so much for this magnificent hike, done between two showers. The forest was magnificent, the route very well signposted and the description accurate: a delight.

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Marc Vandevelde
Marc Vandevelde

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Apr 07, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

Easy walk with beautiful views over the valley. The remains of the oppidum are interesting.

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daddyfy
daddyfy

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : Mar 05, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

A pleasant, easy walk ... except for the climb up to the plateau, which is quite steep and technical (about 400 m), with a steep gradient and slippery/rolling stones. This adds a little spice to the walk.
Make sure you follow the track that takes you to the viewpoints at the ruins of the oppidum.
Beautiful views of the surrounding area on the Rhône side.
Thank you for sharing this walk with us.

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MARTDomi
MARTDomi

Just to inform you that access to the site is prohibited from 11 August to 15 September 2023 due to the risk of fire.

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fmarcel
fmarcel

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Apr 05, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : Yes

A beautiful, varied, well-marked route with superb views.

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jpvls
jpvls

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : Jun 04, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : Yes

A site to discover in the Gard rhodanien
A simple, concise and interesting walk with all the right ingredients: a climb in the shade of trees
to the plateau, views over the Rhone valley, its river and Mont Ventoux in the
Mont Ventoux in the distance, an old ruined building, and finally Caesar's camp with its statues and
explanatory panels...

Thank you for sharing this history with us.

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fmarcel
fmarcel

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Mar 09, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

This is a lovely short, easy hike over varied terrain, with beautiful views over the Rhône valley and beyond.

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I FRUCTUS
I FRUCTUS

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Feb 27, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : Yes

A lovely walk and an interesting visit to Caesar's camp. Take your time on the steep, stony climb! A beautiful view once you reach the plateau.

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domi84
domi84

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : May 12, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : No

Thank you for this very pleasant and informative trail (remains on reaching the plateau and the Gallo-Roman Oppidum).
Most of it is also shaded.
For those with bad knees, poles and good shoes are a great help on the steep, stony ascent to the plateau.
Lovely panoramic views at the top with the Ventoux in the distance.
Nobody on the route except a few towards the Oppidum.
Would recommend.

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Pierre2629
Pierre2629

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Mar 24, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : Yes

A pleasant course for a family with children
Beautiful views

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