Cazedarnes walks

Discover a landscape of heath, vineyards and limestone cliffs, as well as a remarkable architectural heritage. The village of Cazedarnes has two points of interest. The main one for hikers is the magnificent view from the top of the cliffs over the village below and the Foncaude plateau. But there is also a church entirely decorated with frescoes. This is the work of Nicolaî Greschny,who used Byzantine techniques consisting of applying natural ochre pigments to the still-fresh plaster. In 2012, the entire parish church, including its wall decorations, was listed as a Historic Monument. To climb the cliffs, follow in the footsteps of the pilgrims of Santiago de Compostela andtake the GR®787, known as the Bretelle de Foncaude, for most of the route.GPS or Visorando app useful

Discover a magnificent and peaceful place in the heart of the heath. For more information, visit http//www.abbaye-defontcaude

A circular route that takes you to Pierrerue through the vineyards. The return to Cessenon follows part of the old railway line.

Sometimes calm, sometimes tumultuous, discover the Orb on this walk. Many international canoe/kayak competitions take place in the Réals basin. A basin with a reputation for being highly technical.

A lovely walk through vineyards, heath and pine forests, with no difficulty other than the length. Beautiful views of the Caroux Massif, known as the reclining woman, Espinouse, Canigou and the sea on a clear day.

Starting from Prades-sur-Vernazobre, this loop passes through the Col du Lac, approaching Berlou and Col de la Maurerie. This is an easy hike with no particular difficulties. There is some shade, but most of the route is on unshaded forest tracks. You will walk through vineyards offering beautiful views, particularly of the Caroux.

Walk in the hills above Cebazan.

After seeing the "Statue of Liberty", set off to discover a dolmen and a thousand-year-old olive tree.

Starting from Lugné, a hamlet in the commune of Cessenon-sur-Orb, this hike will immerse you in the Mediterranean heath and the Côteaux de Cessenon. Some unusual encounters during this hike: Statue of Liberty, Eucalyptus...

This route offers beautiful views and allows you to discover the Sentier des Capitelles before reaching the Chapel of Notre-Dame de Nazareth via a Way of the Cross. The return journey follows the GRP®, then unmarked paths in places and a short stretch of road before turning off via the Guitardes plateau, following the Combelongue stream.We recommend using the Visorando app or a hiking GPS.Avoid hiking on hunting days or after heavy rain.

Between Saint-Chinian and Assignan, this route follows a GR® de Pays trail to explore woods and vineyards. On the way back, the Combelongue valley offers the chance to discover a "village" of drystone shelters and a plaster mill, now used for grain, which dates from 1854 and was originally used to grind gypsum.

This peaceful walk through the vineyards of Saint-Chinian offers magnificent views of the village and the Grage beyond. Drystone shelters with evocative names, educational panels, Notre-Dame de Nazareth and, in the background, the Avants-Monts ridge and the silhouette of the Caroux massif: it's all here.

From the Moulin de Saint-Chinian to Fonjun.

Bird's eye view of the Réals base and crossing the canyons. Moderator's warning on 01/03/2021: Caution! GPS is useful for this hike. See reviews

Hike dominated by Le Caroux. Walk through vineyards and around mountains amid holm oaks and chestnut trees.

This route starts from a restored dovecote on the road from Murviel-les-Béziers towards Cessenon-sur-Orb. Set off through the vineyards towards the former priory of Veyran, before returning to the banks of the Orb as it roars through the Gourniès gorges.

A walk in the heart of nature starting from Roquebrun, with beautiful views of the mountains and the Caroux through the vineyards. The route is easy to follow and clearly marked in blue (several routes are possible from the starting point (2)).

Hike in the Haut Languedoc Regional Park through the Berlou vineyards with the Caroux Massif as a backdrop, allowing you to discover the waterfall on the Rieu Berlou, the orientation table and its botanical trail, and the remarkable viewpoint of the Roc de la Viste overlooking the village of Berlou. This hike around Berlou allows you to return directly to the village at several points.

Hike in the Haut Languedoc Regional Park in the middle of the Berlou vineyards, which allows you to discover, from the Calisso mountain, the villages of Escagnes, Mézeilles, Le Pin, Roquebrun and Cessenon with the Caroux mountain in the background. Moderator's note: mixed reviews on this hike; see comments at the bottom of this page.

The route is dotted with several dovecote towers, one of the distinctive features of the commune of Murviel-lès-Béziers.

Walk among the clapas.

As you follow the course of the Nazoure river through two gorges, Sainte-Foi and, above all, Marie Close.

A butterfly-shaped hike around Saint-Nazaire-de-Ladarez, climbing up to the Saint-Étienne Hermitage, with magnificent views of the sea and the Pyrenees, then along the Crouzet Stream.

A tranquil hike graded moderate for the distance and altitude gain. Most of the hike is on tarmac roads. Some nice views along all of the route, especially at the water tower where you can see Capestang, the lake and further away, Narbonne and the Pyrenean mountain range. Also Béziers, Puisserguier and further away, the Haut-Languedoc hills.

This loop trail starts in Saint-Nazaire-de-Ladarez and climbs up to Puech de la Knoll (407 m), passing a Roman wall along the way. The trail follows an ancient path from Béziers. This trail, which follows in the footsteps of the Visigoths, offers several interesting ruins and panoramic views.

Climb up to the Hermitage of Saint-Étienne, built in the 8th century by the Visigoths, where you can enjoy a magnificent view of the Orb valley and, on a clear day, the sea. The descent is a gentle walk through heath and pine trees.

This beautiful route climbs up the fabulous Orb Gorges to the village of Vieussan and then heads back into the thick scrubland that covers the western slope of the Ayrolle summit. This hike may be closed depending on the fire risk level. Remember to check the map.

Half-day hike starting from the hamlet of Mézeilles (commune of Vieussan) to reach the Pic de Naudech (753m) and enjoy several viewpoints.