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Towards the Pont du Gard via the aqueducts from Castillon-du-Gard
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7.05 mi
+430 ft
-449 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Castillon-du-Gard (Gard)
A different way to access the Pont du Gard on foot is from the top of the bridge, following the aqueducts that are often overlooked by the public. You will walk along fairly flat paths and discover ruins along the way. You will arrive at the top of the Pont du Gard and can descend to the Pont du Gard site free of charge.Given the multitude of paths, it is essential to use GPS for guidance.
Saint-Martin Forest starting from Castillon-du-Gard
5.63 mi
+469 ft
-469 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Castillon-du-Gard (Gard)
A beautiful hike offering views of the Pont du Gard in the distance. A very beautiful trail between the points (4) and (6).
You can visit the village of Castillon on the way back.
No particular difficulties.
The quarries and Roman ruins at Vers-Pont-du-Gard
8.29 mi
+374 ft
-354 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Vers-Pont-du-Gard (Gard)
Discover the village wash-houses, the Pouzaranque de Plagnol, the capitelles to the North and the ruins of the Roman aqueduct.
The Pont du Gard and the Roman aqueduct
10.93 mi
+978 ft
-965 ft
5h 55
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Bonnet-du-Gard (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.
From Saint-Bonnet-du-Gard to Pont du Gard
6.25 mi
+837 ft
-820 ft
3h 35
Easy
Departure from Saint-Bonnet-du-Gard (Gard)
A breathtaking heritage walk leading to one of the most beautiful wonders in France, the Pont du Gard.
Pont du Gard and remains of the aqueduct
8.40 mi
+1,037 ft
-1,024 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Bonnet-du-Gard (Gard)
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?
Pont du Gard
9.11 mi
+968 ft
-961 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Bonnet-du-Gard (Gard)
Easy hike where you can discover the Pont du Gard and its environment.
The Sernhac tunnels
3.62 mi
+548 ft
-541 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Saint-Bonnet-du-Gard (Gard)
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.
La Grand Combe in Saint-Hilaire-d'Ozilhan
7.43 mi
+597 ft
-604 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Fournès (Gard)
A foray into the heart of the wild Grand Combe, then the heath of the Gard. On this route, there are no breathtaking views or heritage sites, just nature in its simplest form.
The tunnels and hills of Sernhac
Association / Club / Walk leader
6.10 mi
+958 ft
-961 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Sernhac (Gard)
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.
The Pont du Gard from Sernhac
9.15 mi
+1,237 ft
-1,217 ft
5h 15
Moderate
Departure from Sernhac (Gard)
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.
From Collias to Moulin de la Barque via the Vire des Chèvres du Gardon
7.08 mi
+915 ft
-906 ft
4h 05
Difficult
Departure from Collias (Gard)
This route does not follow theGR®®6on the plateau but takes a path along the cliff side overlooking the Gardon. The view is impressive and allows you to admire the canyon, which is over 100 metres deep. You may be lucky enough to encounter some wild goats.
⚠️ Following a Prefectural Biotope Protection Order, this hike is prohibited from January to June each year.
Collias Hermitage Valley and Camp de Gibert ridges
6.36 mi
+633 ft
-627 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Collias (Gard)
A short circular loop that passes through the Hermitage and climbs up the wild Hermitage valley along a small, cool, shaded path.
After a small cultivated area, you return northwards along a track on the ridges overlooking the wild Fressinière valley. The end of the route offers superb views of the north of the valley, its villages, Mont Bouquet, Mont Ventoux and the Pont du Gard.
Caution: avoid this route when the rock is wet as some sections are slippery.
L'Ermitage de Collias (Collias hermitage)
4.03 mi
+614 ft
-620 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Collias (Gard)
Family outing visiting the beautiful site of Collias Hermitage.
The Gardon Gorges
7.06 mi
+810 ft
-814 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Collias (Gard)
A walk beginning above the Gardon Gorges and continuing down along Gardon River. Please note that part of the route crosses an area destroyed by fires in 2017.
Exploring the village and vineyards of Estézargues
3.05 mi
+210 ft
-223 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Estézargues (Gard)
A short, easy circular route to explore this small farming village of 650 inhabitants and enjoy beautiful views of the vineyards and surrounding countryside. The route also offers a glimpse of the terroirs of the Côtes-du-Rhône Villages Signargues appellation, situated in an ancient riverbed of the Rhône.
On fine days, the sweet scent of broom may surprise you as you round a bend, as might the Alpilles range in the distance and the Rhône glistening in the sun.
Around Pouzilhac
4.80 mi
+138 ft
-138 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Pouzilhac (Gard)
A pleasant walk through vineyards and woodland, with lovely unobstructed views of the surrounding countryside.
Loop from Saint-Hippolyte-de-Montaigu to Masmolène
8.16 mi
+620 ft
-607 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Hippolyte-de-Montaigu (Gard)
Set off to explore the small villages of the Uzège, the sandstone and quartzite formations classified by André Malraux, the remains of Copper Age huts and a beautiful, well-restored Romanesque chapel.
Collias circular loop
6.88 mi
+535 ft
-541 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Cabrières (Gard)
A very pleasant hike with magnificent views of the Uzège valley, Uzès and Mont Ventoux.
Saint-Maximin - Uzès
7.30 mi
+794 ft
-801 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Maximin (Gard)
A route that starts in the heath and climbs up ancient paths to the heart of Uzès. Take a short tour of the town and descend via the pleasant green area around the Eure fountain. Then climb back up to "the Mountain" (as it is called), where you can enjoy a superb view of the bishopric of Uzès. The return journey through the woods and heath is dotted with drystone shelters.
La Capelle and Masmolène
8.91 mi
+840 ft
-843 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from La Capelle-et-Masmolène (Gard)
Passing through garrigue, the shade of holm oaks and vineyards, this hike will allow you to discover an old restored windmill, Gallo-Roman ruins and an XIth century Romanesque chapel with, from time to time, a breathtaking 360° panorama...
Addition Moderator on 05/06/2021 : modifications on the ground since the publication of this hike. Make sure to read the comments and opinions below before leaving.
Sablas Circular Route
18.02 mi
+732 ft
-735 ft
5 hrs
Difficult
Departure from Meynes (Gard)
Circular cycle tour starting from Meynes offering magnificent views of the Cévennes, Mont Ventoux and the lower Gardon valley
From Meynes to Sernhac for some wonderful discoveries
6.68 mi
+479 ft
-479 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Meynes (Gard)
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.
Le Bois des Coufines: a balcony overlooking the Gardon, with arches and caves
6.29 mi
+968 ft
-988 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Cabrières (Gard)
This hike is only permitted from 1 July to 14 January
This circuit, on the right bank of the Gardon, alternates between balcony paths overlooking the Gardon gorges with unobstructed views to the north, then descends to the river and climbs back up through a wild valley. On the heights, the cliffs offer arches and caves carved into the limestone rock.
Moderator's note Please note that some sections of the trail are in poor condition. See reviews
The Montagnac bee-hives from Montfrin
8.93 mi
+407 ft
-381 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Montfrin (Gard)
A picturesque walk that allows you to discover two villages (Montfrin and Théziers) as well as the largest bee wall in France.
The quarries of Saint-Quentin-la-Poterie
8.50 mi
+591 ft
-561 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Quentin-la-Poterie (Gard)
This is a fairly shaded hike, with one section offering a lovely view. The quarries are a fun and peaceful place for a picnic. The distance is not a problem as there is little elevation gain, making this a hike that is accessible to many, with the added bonus of a visit to Saint Quentin and its pottery workshops on the way back!
Around Pic Monnier and Serre de la Font, starting from Marguerittes
3.36 mi
+315 ft
-322 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Marguerittes (Gard)
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.