Combas walks

A pleasant hike through the heath and the Bois des Lens with a few picturesque stops (the drystone shelter of Noémie, the caves, the fossils, the imposing arch) and distant views of the region.

Hike from the small village of Vic-le-Fesc, which will take you to the Vidourle River via the picturesque site of Notre-Dame de Prime Combe with its giant statues, Stations of the Cross and open chapel.

Mills, fords and wells punctuate this hike along the Vidourle, illustrating the importance of water and its use.

A short family walk to discover the agricultural landscapes that have evolved over the centuries in line with practices and history.

Starting from Lecques, this is a beautiful hike with surprising discoveries, a pleasant place to eat and a remarkable viewpoint.

This hike will take you through the hills around Montmirat in the Courme Valley to the ridges of the Lens woods and the promontory of the church of Jouffre (also spelled Jouffe).

A hike mostly through forest, under the canopy of the Bois de Lens. Throughout the walk you'll experience stunning scenery. You'll also discover the Pielles Roman quarry, Macassargues caves (which were occupied by Neanderthal man), the pre-Roman sanctuary of Mabousquet (1st century BC), the Clunisian abbey of Jouffre (3rd century) and the Castellas de Montmirat (11th century).

Enjoy a pleasant family walk along the Vidourle river to discover two mills with their fords and two magnificent water wheels, one of which has a wash house, which once punctuated the rhythm of life in days gone by.

This walk allows you to discover part of the Gardonnenque region located north-west of Nîmes. Between vineyards and heath, you will pass through four villages: Saint-Mamert, Parignargues, Gajan and Fons. On the hilltops, on a clear day, at the Saint-Mamert mill, you can enjoy a 180° panorama from Pic Saint-Loup to Mont Bouquet, via Mont Aigual and Mont Lozère. In the foreground is the Bois des Leins massif.

A tour to discover the rich history of the Vidourle Valley: castles, old farmhouses, fountains and wash houses. A few sections on paved roads make this walk accessible to all.

A short walk in a rural setting alternating between undergrowth and viewpoints. You will discover its wild heath, which has always been used by man for food crops and sheep grazing, and oak wood for the production of charcoal and glassware.

Amid hills and valleys, a bull ranch (manade) under the pine trees, abandoned quarries, and quaint villages with narrow, shady lanes. A wonderful glimpse of the Gard.

A very pleasant hike in the Bois de Paris through heath and holm oak trees to beautiful viewpoints over the Cévennes.

In the heathland hinterland between Sommières and Quissac, this wild, wooded hill dominates the Vidourle valley and offers a beautiful view to the south, all the way to the sea.

A pleasant, easy hike. Mostly on paths, sometimes on small roads. Landscapes of garrigue, vines and woods. Several mills line the route. You must make a short round trip to the Vidourle to admire them and enjoy the river's restful calm (on this day!!).

This hike is inseparable from the history of the Vidourle, the river that has shaped the life and landscapes of the region. You will come across mills and cross ancient passes.

A short hike starting from the village of Saint-Côme leads to the Mouressipe oppidum, offering a beautiful view of the Vaunage. This route through the heath will also take you past a few drystone shelters and along a beautiful winding path through a small valley.

Through the heath and pine forest, a lovely tour of the village to discover different viewpoints.

Magnificent view from the Roc de Gachone and the Tour de Guet (the Ventoux, the Pic Saint-Loup, the Hortus, the coastline).

A short walk to discover the capital of the Vaunage region and its mills at the top of Roc de Gachone, which offers a beautiful view from Pic-Saint-Loup to Mont Ventoux.

A hike in the heart of the heath with panoramic views of the sea, Pic Saint-Loup, the Cévennes and Mont Lozère In April, the path between (3) and (5) is lined with dwarf irises, asphodels and beautiful wild orchids!

Circular mountain bike route from Quissac to admire some of the restored structures on the greenway from Quissac to Sumène. Tunnels and viaduct between Sumène and Ganges and the Saint-Hyppolite-du-Fort viaduct. Note the beautiful structure with its segmental arch at the entrance to Sumène.

Not far from Nîmes, Roman and Gallo-Roman remains are legion (so to speak). Castellas, oppidums and Roman fountains line the Roque-de-Vif hill, surrounded by four charming villages in the Vaunage region: Saint-Dionisy to the north, Nages and Solorgues to the south, and Langlade to the east, with its pretty windmill.

This walk devoted to the discovery of Roman ruins will introduce you to two medieval Languedoc villages.The scrubland will bring you the fragrance of thyme and the landscapes will enchant photographers. Enjoy without moderation. Note: To help with orientation, "tricky" sections have been highlighted with blue dotted markers.

This is a pleasant and easy hike, with no elevation gain, shaded and sheltered from the wind, with many points of interest: flowers in spring, quarries, mills, drystone shelters, as well as donkeys, horses and chickens. Follow the yellow markings, which makes this walk possible even without a GPS, and if you have the map, there are several shortcuts you can take if the children get tired. There are several good spots for a picnic.