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The Bois de Paris from Garrigues
Association / Club / Walk leader
8.66 mi
+869 ft
-850 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Garrigues (Hérault)
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!
Bois de Paris
6.72 mi
+755 ft
-774 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Aspères (Gard)
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.
The Priory of Saint Pierre from Aspères
Visorando Member
4.66 mi
+318 ft
-312 ft
2h 25
Moderate
Departure from Aspères (Gard)
A very pleasant hike in the Bois de Paris through heath and holm oak trees to beautiful viewpoints over the Cévennes.
Water wheels from Salinelles
3.24 mi
+105 ft
-105 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Salinelles (Gard)
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.
On the trail of the Romans
6.90 mi
+197 ft
-171 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Saussines (Hérault)
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.
Du château de Montlaur au Ruisseau du Braou
3.25 mi
+220 ft
-220 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Montaud (Hérault)
Du charmant petit hameau de Montlaur, on chemine parmi le vignoble et les oliveraies entrecoupés de bosquets. Depuis la crête de Coste Bertine, la vue s'étend au Sud vers le littoral et jusqu'au Ventoux à l'Est. On termine par la visite des ruines de ce fantastique château.
The mills on the Vidourle and the Montredon ruins
9.87 mi
+499 ft
-495 ft
5h 00
Easy
Departure from Sommières (Gard)
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!!).
The mills of Vidourle and Montredon
4.64 mi
+187 ft
-190 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Sommières (Gard)
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.
Circular of castles and drystone shelters in Sommières
6.40 mi
+499 ft
-502 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Sommières (Gard)
This pleasant hike takes you past châteaux (Sommières, Villevieille), olive groves dotted with drystone shelters, and small woods. It also passes through the old Bon Temps quarries in Junas, which host a jazz festival in July.
Notre-Dame de Prime Combe
8.44 mi
+781 ft
-774 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Lecques (Gard)
Starting from Lecques, this is a beautiful hike with surprising discoveries, a pleasant place to eat and a remarkable viewpoint.
The Château de Montlaur from Montaud
8.56 mi
+656 ft
-673 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Montaud (Hérault)
A hike along varied paths (heathland, undergrowth) starting from Montaud (Hérault) and passing along the edge of Saint-Bauzille-de-Montmel. It offers views of the ruins of Montlaur Castle nearby.
Between the greenway and the Vidourle river in Sommières
4.15 mi
+177 ft
-180 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Sommières (Gard)
This short hike is accessible to all, with no elevation gain, and will allow you to discover Sommières, a medieval town that is well worth a visit. The first part of the hike takes place on a greenway (a former railway line connecting Sommières to Ganges) that has been remarkably restored with several engineering structures.
Circular route around Sommières
2.97 mi
+128 ft
-128 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Sommières (Gard)
This very easy walk follows part of the old railway line, now converted into a cycle path, which links Sommières to Caveirac and allows you to explore the town of Sommières.
Castles from Villevielle
4.84 mi
+236 ft
-236 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Villevieille (Gard)
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.
The Chapel of Aleyrac and the Cammaous Bridge
7.94 mi
+387 ft
-404 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Vacquières (Hérault)
This short hike, located between the villages of Fontanès and Vacquières, crosses the famous vineyards of Pic Saint-Loup and forests of pine and holm oak, leading you to a superb chapel listed as a historic monument and the 11th-century Pont des Cammaous bridge.
La Clotte
5.67 mi
+249 ft
-259 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Fontanès (Gard)
Mills, fords and wells punctuate this hike along the Vidourle, illustrating the importance of water and its use.
The Quarry Trail
5.90 mi
+233 ft
-236 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Sussargues (Hérault)
A walk through the wild countryside around Castries, not far from Montpellier. You will discover quarries and some particularly interesting sculptures. You will walk through the undergrowth. An amazing route with many surprises in store.
Around the Bois de Clapisse
2.99 mi
+105 ft
-108 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Aujargues (Gard)
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.
The Aujargues hills
11.05 mi
+554 ft
-584 ft
5h 35
Moderate
Departure from Aujargues (Gard)
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.
Around Notre-Dame de Prime Combe
7.33 mi
+617 ft
-640 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Vic-le-Fesq (Gard)
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.
The vineyards of Corconne and the Pont des Cammaous
9.10 mi
+233 ft
-230 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Corconne (Gard)
This hike crosses the Corconne vineyards. The name of this vineyard is Gravette de Corconne. The hike is not particularly difficult. On the way, you pass near the medieval Cammaous Bridge.
Coutach Forest from Corconnes
4.38 mi
+699 ft
-686 ft
2h 35
Difficult
Departure from Corconne (Gard)
A beautiful hike through the Coutach Forest, among lush vegetation and mossy rocks that create an atmosphere of coolness and mystery. After a short detour to the chapel overlooking the rocky chaos, you then reach the ridge where you can enjoy the views stretching as far as the eye can see, before beginning the descent to the old Corconnes path.
See the practical information for a medium-difficulty alternative route.
On the Grand Devès path from Guzargues
7.59 mi
+564 ft
-568 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Guzargues (Hérault)
A visit to the Grand Devès site from Guzargues. This hike will take you around Serre Rond, a hill combining heath and history, which was home to a German observation post from 1942 to 1944, the remains of which can still be seen today. Along the way, you will find the grave of the tracking dog Youki. You will then continue on your way towards Montaud and the source of the Cadoule before returning to your starting point.
The Bragassargues Caves
7.95 mi
+715 ft
-705 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Combas (Gard)
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.
The Muscat vineyards around Vérargues
5.24 mi
+105 ft
-108 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Vérargues (Hérault)
Set off to discover one of the treasures of the Lunel region: the Muscat Petit Grain wine-growing areas!
In the Lunel region, head to Vérargues for a bucolic and gourmet hike.
Circular between Claret and Corconne via the Taillade ridges
11.15 mi
+1,499 ft
-1,470 ft
6h 25
Difficult
Departure from Claret (Hérault) (Hérault)
This hike takes you from Claret to Corconne via the plain, then back along the ridges with beautiful views of the surrounding area. From the Notre-Dame du Château chapel, there is a beautiful view of the Corconne vineyards and, on a clear day, the ponds and, further away, the sea.
Castries - aqueduct 1
4.96 mi
+135 ft
-138 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Castries (Hérault)
This peaceful walk partly follows the Castries Aqueduct, built by Paul Riquet (architect of the Canal du Midi) and completed in 1676. This structure supplied water to the Château de Castries via 7 km of tunnels, trenches and aqueducts.
This hike also allows you to discover the ruins of the Pont des Tourilles bridge over the Cadoule, a remarkable little chapel, the Fondespierre departmental estate and a small drystone shelter nestled in a dry stone wall.