Gorges du Gardon from the bridge at Saint-Nicolas de Campagnac

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A circular loop starting from the Saint-Nicolas bridge, passing through Vic and following the Gardon along the cliffs.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 5.83 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 00 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 130 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 127 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 180 m
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    Lowest point: 51 m
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Gorges du Gardon and Saint-Nicolas Bridge
Saint-Nicolas de Campagnac Bridge
Gorges du Gardon
Village of Vic

Description of the walk

Park in one of the few spaces available along the path near the Saint-Nicolas bridge.

(S/E) Follow the Chemin des Perdrix or Cante Perdrix Est to the small village of Vic.

(1) Go round the church and follow Rue du Réservoir. Turn right onto theGR®6, marked in white and red, and continue uphill to reach the highest point at the junction of a path.

(2) Keep left on theGR® to get closer to the cliff. Reach the start of the overhanging climbing route above the Gardon

(3) Continue along theGR®, passing behind the Priory of Saint-Nicolas de Campagnac.

(4) Return to the original path and the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 54 m - Car park near the - Pont Saint-Nicolas
  2. 1 : km 2.2 - alt. 127 m - Vic - Église de Vic (Sainte-Anastasie)
  3. 2 : km 3.91 - alt. 180 m - Highest point
  4. 3 : km 4.79 - alt. 124 m - Climbing site
  5. 4 : km 5.48 - alt. 68 m - Prieuré Saint-Nicolas de Campagnac (Sainte-Anastasie)
  6. S/E : km 5.83 - alt. 54 m - After the Saint-Nicolas de Campagnac bridge - Le Gardon

Worth a visit

(2) Vic Church
(3) Climbing site: enjoy a bird’s-eye view of the Gardon Gorges
(4) Saint-Nicolas de Campagnac Priory

Always be cautious and plan ahead when you're outdoors. Visorando and the author of this route cannot be held responsible for any accidents occurring on this route.

The GR® and PR® markings are the intellectual property of the Fédération Française de Randonnée Pédestre.

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Reviews and comments

4.2 / 5
Based on 5 reviews
Reliability of the description
4 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.2 / 5
Route interest
4.4 / 5
User 29406470

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 18, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Easy walk
Beautiful views

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Mireille Majac
Mireille Majac

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 06, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Twice there is a lack of precision on the final section in Crête:
1) After a reservoir, you have to turn left onto a small, barely visible path.
2) 300 to 400 metres before reaching the bridge, you have to turn left (the path is not obvious; we ended up right next to the bridge railing and ended up on the road, which is dangerous for pedestrians).

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asker
asker

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 08, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant short hike.
It's not easy to find the right path at the beginning, but once you're on the trail, it's easy.
Magnificent views, even in winter.

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Zinna
Zinna

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 14, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant hike with beautiful views. The descent is easy if you are used to hiking.
Accessible to dogs!

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missmeteo
missmeteo

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 27, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

The first part is very easy, but the descent is tricky: steep slopes and huge rocks (be careful not to twist your ankle!!). Avoid this route if it has rained, and keep a close eye on children as it’s right by the cliffs.

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