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Estézargues walks
Exploring the village and vineyards of Estézargues
Visorando Member
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.
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 drystone shelters at the start of Saze
7.88 mi
+597 ft
-581 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Saze (Gard)
A beautiful hike that takes you to the drystone shelters, old huts built from dry stones in the heath. Beautiful landscapes and panoramic views of the Rhône.
In the garrigue around Rochefort-du-Gard
10.54 mi
+732 ft
-705 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Rochefort-du-Gard (Gard)
Discovering Rochefort-du-Gard and its religious heritage, then diving into the green oak trees, which make up a large part of the surrounding vegetation, for some solitude.
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.
Towards the Pont du Gard via the aqueducts from Castillon-du-Gard
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 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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
On the Issarts estate
6.22 mi
+335 ft
-312 ft
3h 10
Easy
Departure from Les Angles (Gard)
A very easy round trip hike with panoramic views of Avignon, the Alpilles and the Luberon.
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.
Between Sands and Lauzes in Tavel
2.69 mi
+144 ft
-144 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from Tavel (Gard)
Discover the Tavel vineyards and the architectural heritage of its village.
Route in the Montagnette
10.22 mi
+1,306 ft
-1,289 ft
5h 50
Moderate
Departure from Boulbon (Bouches-du-Rhône)
A circular loop allowing you to discover the varied landscapes of the Montagnette, avoiding where possible the areas burnt in 2022. Numerous viewpoints. No difficulty, other than the distance.
access-regulations-for-the-montagnette-massif Access to the burnt area extended until 30 June 2025
Boulbon and the Moulin Bonnet
4.10 mi
+449 ft
-446 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Boulbon (Bouches-du-Rhône)
Enjoy an easy stroll through the hills of Boulbon, passing by the Moulin Bonnet.
From Boulbon to Frigolet
8.37 mi
+1,043 ft
-1,024 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Boulbon (Bouches-du-Rhône)
From the beautiful medieval village of Boulbon, you can reach the Abbey of Saint-Michel de Frigolet, dear to Père Gaucher, inventor of his famous liqueur, via the Montagnette. On the way back, you will pass the cross and the Romanesque chapel of Saint-Julien. And finally, the fully restored Moulin Bonnet and the feudal castle of Boulbon.Moderator's note: reviews of this hike indicate that it is useful to use a GPS or the Visorando app.
Hermitage and caves in Lirac
5.49 mi
+656 ft
-640 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Lirac (Gard)
An easy walk, offering the chance to discover a magnificent hermitage with a beautiful view of Châteauneuf-du-Pape and Mont Ventoux. You can also take two short climbs to explore two magnificent caves and learn about the region’s history. The return route follows a path that partly overlooks the renowned vineyards of Lirac. The ‘Montagne’, as it is known here, offers a variety of landscapes ranging from heathland to woodland.
Circular walk around the Sainte-Baume Chapel
5.96 mi
+653 ft
-640 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Lirac (Gard)
A family walk alternating between vineyard paths and woodland around the Sainte-Baume Chapel.
Short walk around the Mourre de la Cabane
2.01 mi
+348 ft
-358 ft
1h 15
Difficult
Departure from Lirac (Gard)
This is a short, pleasant and fairly shaded walk. You will, however, need to take a few small paths and descend a few metres via a ‘short climb down’. A view of the Rhône Valley will be visible along the way on clear days.
La Montagnette
8.82 mi
+689 ft
-719 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Tarascon (Bouches-du-Rhône)
A walk in the hills of La Montagnette, setting out from Saint Michel de Frigolet abbey.
La Montagnette from Saint-Michel de Frigolet Abbey
10.35 mi
+906 ft
-876 ft
5h 35
Moderate
Departure from Tarascon (Bouches-du-Rhône)
A peaceful countryside walk, ideal for relaxation.
Walk on the hill of Pujaut
5.22 mi
+302 ft
-299 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Pujaut (Gard)
This easy little walk will give you a better understanding of how Pujaut, clinging to the hillside, was once a fishing village that drew its food from the pond to the south of the village, where the current airfield is located.