Frontignan walks

A beautiful hike in the Gardiole massif. On this route, you will enjoy several panoramic views of Frontignan and the Étangs d'Ingril and Vic, Sète, Mont Saint-Clair and the Étang de Thau. You will also have the opportunity to see some drystone shelters. Halfway along the route, you will visit the ruins of the Abbey of Saint-Félix de Montceau. This hike may be prohibited depending on the fire risk level. Remember to check the map.

A beautiful hike around the Étang d'Ingril. At the far end of the lake, you can take a detour to the Mediterranean coast. You will admire the surprising hamlet of Les Aresquiers surrounded by water. On the way back, you will cross the peaceful Bois de la Fontaine and walk along the basins of the Anciens Salins de Frontignan. This hike may be prohibited depending on the fire risk level. Remember to check the map.

Two peaks in the Gardiole range offering views of the Gulf of Lyon. From the summit of Pioch Madame, you can see La Grande Motte and the summit of Pioch Michel, with unobstructed 360° views. To the north-east, you can see Villeneuve-les-Maguelonnes and La Grande-Motte; to the east, you can see the Espiguette lighthouse; to the south-west, the Sète mountain and the Étang de Thau; and to the north, La Gardiole. If the sky is clear, you can even see the Pyrenees. This hike may be prohibited depending on the fire risk level. Remember to check the map.

On the outskirts of Frontignan, this varied route takes you along tracks and paths to climb up to Roc d'Anduze, the highest point of the Gardiole. It offers beautiful views of the different sides of the mountain, from the coastline and its salt marshes to the hills of La Moure, via the Bassin de Thau.

This route offers views over Frontignan on the sea side, as well as Sète and the Bassin de Thau with its oyster beds. The trail is well marked (yellow rectangle). It is not the most beautiful route in the Gardiole mountains due to the presence of high-voltage power lines and the Frontignan oil depot, but it allows you to cross from the sea side to the lake side in a short distance and enjoy a unique view of the Frontignan Muscat vineyards as you walk through the heath.

This hike will allow you to discover the most beautiful landscapes of the Gardiole massif. Starting from the Abbey of Saint-Félix de Monceau, you will enjoy a superb view of the Mediterranean, from La Grande Motte in the north to Sète in the south. You will pass by the Pioch Noir and the Roc d'Anduze, two unmissable viewpoints of the Gardiole massif. This hike may be prohibited depending on the fire risk level. Remember to check the map.

A lovely walk without any specific difficulties, with views over the vegetation of the Gardiole massif, Mont Saint-Clair and the lakes. Due to the large number of DFCI trails and paths, you can adjust this hike as you wish.

Family walk between the pond, salt marshes and the Bois des Aresquiers. This hike may be closed depending on the fire risk level. Remember to check the map.

As you climb up to Roc d'Anduze, this hike offers wide panoramic views to the north-west over the Étang de Thau, all the villages in the valley and beautiful views of the Abbey of Saint-Félix de Monceau. At the highest point of the Gardiole massif, there is a magnificent 360° view. The circuit then heads towards the summit of the Devèse along ridge trails, offering multiple panoramic views of the sea, Frontignan, Sète, Balaruc, the Étang de Thau and... the Canigou. This hike may be closed depending on the fire risk level. Remember to check the map.

Seven good reasons to discover Sète:It is the home of the tièle (a type of octopus pie that is emblematic of Sète).It is a city of culture (many museums, street art, theatres, etc.).It is the city of Georges Brassens and Paul Valéry.It's where you'll find the best oysters in the Étang de Thau in the world.Its seaside and Étang de Thau side, its beaches.Its canals give it a little Venetian feel, and its old port.The Muscat wines of Frontignan and Mireval.

A family stroll between the typical Sète fishermen's houses and second homes.

This is a pleasant hike in the Gardiole area, starting from Gigean. You will discover various remarkable viewpoints and beautiful panoramas. To the west, you can see the wind turbines of Villeveyrac and to the east, at Pioch Noir, there is a breathtaking view of the ponds and the sea in the distance. This hike takes place on beautiful tracks often lined with pine and holm oak trees. This hike may be closed depending on the fire risk level. Remember to check the map.

Set off from Bikemed and hop on your bike for an unforgettable day trip! Corniche, beaches, lido, Canal du Midi, vineyards, unspoilt natural areas, charming little villages... incredible diversity in a single day's ride!

A beautiful walk to Mont Saint-Clair, which offers a panoramic view of Sète. The route is quite varied, with narrow streets, forest trails and coastal paths. It offers different views of the town of Sète, the Étang de Thau, the salt marshes separating the lagoon from the Mediterranean Sea and the port. This hike may be prohibited depending on the fire risk level. Remember to check the map.

Beautiful views along the entire route, a few steep slopes, and especially the stairs taken earlier to reach the huts. The originality of this hike lies in the fact that it takes you across Mont Saint-Clair, the Pierres Blanches National Forest and the seaside. Best done outside of summer as most of the route is exposed. This hike may be prohibited depending on the fire risk level. Remember to check the map.

This route through the heathland and along the Étang de Thau offers two different landscapes. Along the lake, you can stop for refreshments at a café or taste oysters at one of the many oyster farms, which serve orders at any time of day.

This very pleasant and easy hike offers a journey back in time to the heart of the Moure massif. Allowing you to discover the exceptional heritage hidden in the Hérault heath, this circuit of just over 5 km offers a high concentration of perfectly restored traditional buildings. A dozen drystone shelters and other buildings can be seen along the route.

This is an easy walk through the Mireval salt marshes, where you can discover all kinds of animal species, including the region's famous pink flamingos. (Please note that the section between (2) and (3) is closed between 1 April and 15 August each year to allow birds to nest. During this period, dogs must be kept on a leash throughout the site.)

Walk suggested by La Gazette de Montpellier no. 1716, 6 to 12 May 2021. At the edge of the ponds, visit the old salt marshes. Opportunity to observe many birds (flamingos, herons, cranes, seagulls, etc.) in their natural habitat.

Walk to a summit offering a 360-degree panorama of the surroundings of Montpellier, the heath, the ponds and the sea.

A bucolic route full of discoveries. Cross the heath and the summit of La Madeleine with its Saint-Bauzille Chapel (view of the Montpellier plain: urban area, surrounding villages, ponds). In Gardiole, follow the Chemin de Croix, cross the Canabière Valley, the summit areas of: La Réserve, Roque Rousse, Pioch Champ, Table Mise, Truc des Cades. View of the motor racing route. In the distance, vineyards. This nature, so rich in biodiversity, commands respect.

After the magical shores of the Arnel and Vic ponds, explore the old salt marshes belonging to the Conservatoire du Littoral and discover an environment of great ecological richness. Don't miss the nature reserve with its flamingos and the wine estate.