Hérault (fleuve) walks

From Valleraugue, take the famous 4000-step trail that climbs up to the Mont-Aigoual observatory. To complete the loop, follow theGR®6for a long descent through the forest towards Aire de Côte, before finishing with a crossing of the chestnut grove above the hamlet of Berthezène.

In the Cardonille massif, south of Ganges, this lovely hike offers beautiful panoramic views of the Cévennes, Mont Aigoual and the Thaurac plateau with its Grotte des Demoiselles. It then approaches the banks of the Hérault via shaded paths and trails, offering a real haven of coolness in the summer. The circuit, which sometimes runs along a balcony, offers beautiful views of the river and its meanders before reaching the picturesque Moulin de Clauzel.

From the village of Laroque, take a tour of the Thaurac plateau and its many karstic caves.

For experienced hikers, here is a 40 km loop starting from Valleraugue and reaching Aigoual via the famous 4,000 steps. It descends to Lac du Bonheur near Camprieu, then climbs back up to Espérou and ends along the ridges facing Mont Aigoual, which you will have discovered a few hours earlier. This hike is not technically difficult but is very long with some steep sections and requires good stamina.

A complete hike to discover Mont Aigoual, its panoramic views and forests, passing through the Hort de Dieu Arboretum. Partially shaded route alternating between large and small forest paths and open trails. A few kilometres on a DFCI track that quickly joins a more shaded area.

Itinéraire empruntant la nouvelle piste cyclable avec un retour par la rive droite de l'Hérault.

Located on the right bank of the Hérault, La Tamarissière resembles a small, peaceful seaside village. It owes its name to the tamarisk trees planted at the end of the 18th century to combat the silting up of the Hérault estuary. Surrounded by beaches, a vast pine forest and the Verdisses nature reserve, discover unspoilt nature on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea. From the basalt rocks of the jetty to the sandy dune paths and the damp ground amid lush vegetation, take a stroll through this setting of contrasts.

It is along the banks of the Hérault, which rises in Mont Aigoual in the heart of the Cévennes, that the charm works its magic.. The murmur of the river, the contrasting colours of the river, the sky and the flamboyant Château Laurens, the Cathedral of Saint-Étienne built from lava stones from the ancient volcano of Mont Saint-Loup, the charm of the boats sailing on the river... nothing will leave you indifferent.You are here in Agde, "Agathé Tyché" or "Good Fortune". This ancient Greek city, founded in the 5th century BC and a thriving commercial port until the 18th century, will surprise you with its unusual houses built from black volcanic stone. To discover Le Grau d'Agde, a pretty fishing village, follow the Hérault river, which ends its course by joining the "beautiful blue sea" of the Mediterranean.