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The Terrier Trail in Verreries-de-Moussans
Tourist office
3.28 mi
+784 ft
-794 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Verreries-de-Moussans (Hérault)
This family-friendly walk takes you through woodland. Along the way, you’ll come across drystone shelters and dry-stone walls supporting terraces that were once cultivated. There’s a lovely view of the Col d’Usclats and the Somail mountains. Halfway along, you can stop for a break by the River Thoré.
A Gallic bridge in the Somail Forest
Visorando Member
10.26 mi
+1,010 ft
-1,010 ft
5h 35
Moderate
Departure from Courniou (Hérault)
A superb, shaded hike in the Monts du Somail, which is very pleasant in summer to enjoy the coolness of this beautiful forest. It does not present any particular difficulties. The trail is dotted with a few items of cultural heritage. The Moulin de Mathas, now in ruins, where you can still admire a superb water reservoir, made of stone, which was used to supply the mill. Further on, the Pont Gaulois (Gallic Bridge) next to a pretty waterfall.
The three balls from Rieussec
7.01 mi
+1,414 ft
-1,434 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Rieussec (Hérault)
In the heart of the foothills, between forest and heaths, the route follows paths and tracks climbing to the borders of five municipalities. It offers lovely views of the Pyrenees, the Caroux-Espinouse, the vineyard-covered plains and the Mediterranean.
Blue-marked route.
Croix du Bessou - Moulin de Vergougnac
9.42 mi
+827 ft
-817 ft
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from Anglès (Tarn) (Tarn)
A circular route through pine and deciduous forests. Passes in front of the Château de Grandsagne and the vast peatland of the same name. Very little elevation gain. Altitude between 850 and 950 m.
⚠️ 01/06/2026: GPS essential. Vegetation has taken over between (9) and (16).
This walk may be closed depending on the fire risk level. Please check the map.
The Jaur Valley and Notre-Dame-de-Trédos
8.09 mi
+1,624 ft
-1,637 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Riols (Hérault)
This circuit overlooks the Jaur valley and offers breathtaking views of the Somail massif and the Saut de Vezoles, before revealing the fabulous Chapel of Notre-Dame-de-Trédos.
Crossing the Somail and Haut-Agout National Forests
10.52 mi
+436 ft
-2,096 ft
5h 15
Moderate
Departure from Le Soulié (Hérault)
A gentle stroll in the shade of two national forests. From Le Soulié, at an altitude of 900 m in the Somail National Forest in the Hérault, you descend gently to Labastide-Rouairoux through the Haut-Agout National Forest in the Tarn. Here, the Haut-Languedoc Regional Nature Park hides a mystery: what might Le Somail have looked like when the dolmens and menhirs that line this route were erected?
This hike may be prohibited depending on the fire risk level. Remember to check the map.
Les Planques Héraultaises
10.58 mi
+883 ft
-873 ft
5h 40
Moderate
Departure from Le Soulié (Hérault)
The planques are ancient footbridges built with huge stone slabs connected by metal staples and supported by dry stone walls and one or two large blocks serving as pillars.
This superb circuit takes you through the Haut Languedoc Natural Park, across fields in the middle of the Somail National Forest, to discover these famous planques spanning the Arn stream and the Chemin des Menhirs.
This hike may be closed depending on the fire risk. Remember to check the map.
The Cross of Saint Martin
9.63 mi
+1,010 ft
-1,033 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Le Soulié (Hérault)
This shaded route in the Monts du Somail National Forest ranges in altitude from 895 m to 1050 m and is ideal for summer cycling. It should be done clockwise to avoid the sunniest areas in the morning and enjoy the cool shade of the forest in the afternoon.
The Three Bishops Fountain
8.61 mi
+1,096 ft
-1,073 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Lacabarède (Tarn)
Circuit around the Sales Plateau, on the border of the Aude, Tarn and Hérault departments. With its varied landscapes, it will appeal to lovers of wild places with its many Occitan crosses and superb panoramic views of the Montagne Noire and the Minervois. View of the Pyrenees in good weather.
Sentier des 1000 Marches - Saut et Lac de Vezoles
10.36 mi
+2,178 ft
-2,188 ft
6h 40
Difficult
Departure from Riols (Hérault)
This trail is a marvel exploring the Saut de Vezoles and its lake with spectacular amenities.
Rieussec Route
9.45 mi
+1,519 ft
-1,486 ft
5h 40
Moderate
Departure from Vélieux (Hérault)
A walk through the Avants-Monts region towards the small village of Rieussec, along the road linking Narbonne to Saint-Pons-de-Thomières, making use of a section ofthe GR® 77 starting from Vélieux and a stretch of the Grande Traversée de l’Hérault to return to this village in the Haut-Languedoc Regional Nature Park
The high meadows of Ferrals-les-Montagnes
8.41 mi
+1,683 ft
-1,713 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Ferrals-les-Montagnes (Hérault)
This hike starts from Ferrals-les-Montagnes and follows twoPR® trails among those that criss-cross the Haut-Languedoc Regional Nature Park, where the south of France becomes mountainous and the rivers flow either towards the Mediterranean or the ocean, thus determining the "watershed line". The source of the Cesse, at the end of this circular route, is a testament to this unspoilt area.
The Bois des Gardes in Ferrals-les-Montagnes
6.79 mi
+984 ft
-984 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Ferrals-les-Montagnes (Hérault)
Here, sheltered by deciduous and coniferous forests, you can take your time to enjoy the hike in the cool shade.Here you’ll find the Cesse, the Minervois’ iconic river, which has its source here (to be explored off the trail).
The Chemin des Légendes and its thousand steps
6.94 mi
+2,083 ft
-2,083 ft
5h 00
Difficult
Departure from Riols (Hérault)
Above Riols, this trail takes you by the hand through the Somail mountains, explaining, marker after marker, schist and gneiss, menhirs and dolmens, and of course the legend of the Saut de Vézoles. A tough climb but well worth it. A magnificent hike.
Mont Cayroux
9.75 mi
+2,034 ft
-2,028 ft
6h 15
Moderate
Departure from Ferrals-les-Montagnes (Hérault)
This hike in the Haut Languedoc Regional Nature Park allows you to discover small peaks and pastures around the village of Ferrals-les-Montagnes. After passing Mont Cayroux, which offers a magnificent 360° panorama despite its modest size (788 m), the route continues through woods, beautiful meadows and gentle hills offering new views. The Col de Serières memorial provides a historical complement, commemorating a tragic event that occurred in June 1944, while several decorated fire tanks along the way add an unusual artistic touch to the whole.
The tour of Lake Vezoles
3.84 mi
+131 ft
-115 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Fraisse-sur-Agout (Hérault)
In a forest setting, peat bogs with remarkable wildlife punctuate this walk around Lake Vezoles.
Around the Cesse
9.57 mi
+1,545 ft
-1,549 ft
5h 45
Moderate
Departure from La Livinière (Hérault)
This small river, which flows into the Aude after 50 km, is the focus of this circular route starting from Cantignergues, a hamlet in La Livinière, in the commune of Hérault, to its source near the village of Ferrals-les-Montagne, a village in the Haut-Languedoc Regional Nature Park. A picnic area (with tables and barbecue) has been set up near the stone "gatehouse" where the waters of the Cesse emerge, disappearing during periods of drought at the foot of the Cathar citadel of Minerve.