The old telegraph tower in Murviel-lès-Montpellier

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This leisurely stroll offers superb views of the village and the Montpellier area, the sea, the city and the hinterland (Pic Saint-Loup).

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 5.08 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 45 
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    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 112 m
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    Descent: - 105 m
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    Highest point: 232 m
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    Lowest point: 129 m
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signposting from the start, from the Esplanade des Droits de l'Homme
The route is marked with a blue telegraph symbol.
View of the village and surrounding area from the old telegraph station

Description of the walk

Park on the Esplanade des Droits de l'Homme.
Note: the entire route is regularly marked in blue with a telegraph symbol.

(S/E) Walk along the public garden and turn left (north-west), following the blue telegraph-shaped markers. Pass close to the stadium and continue gently uphill to the D27 road.

(1) Cross the D27 road, follow it for 50 metres to the right, then turn left and climb up to the old telegraph station on a wide track. At the top, enjoy the magnificent view of the Montpellier area.

(2) Begin the descent on the right, following the natural route. After a few zigzags, you will reach the D102 road, known as the Peyssine.

(3) Follow it for about 200 metres before turning left to join the old Roman road between the vineyards.

(4) Take this road to gently climb back up towards the village. At the roundabout, go straight ahead and join Rue de l'Ancien Four.

(5) Turn right towards the village centre. Continue along Rue de la Vierge, pass the church on your right, then turn left into Rue de l'Ancienne Mairie. More direct option: see practical information.

(6) Turn left onto Route de Montpellier, then veer right to return to the starting point on Esplanade (A/D).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 129 m - Esplanade des Droits de l'Homme
  2. 1 : km 1.12 - alt. 177 m - D27, on the right
  3. 2 : km 2.09 - alt. 231 m - Old telegraph
  4. 3 : km 3.64 - alt. 138 m - D102
  5. 4 : km 3.9 - alt. 136 m - Roman road
  6. 5 : km 4.47 - alt. 153 m - Rue de l'Ancien Four, on the right
  7. 6 : km 4.85 - alt. 132 m - Route de Montpellier, on the left
  8. S/E : km 5.08 - alt. 129 m - Esplanade des Droits de l'Homme

Notes

Today, all that remains of the old telegraph tower (Chappe system) is its base; it operated for 19 years, from 1834 to 1853. The next towers were, in order, in La Boissière and Saint-Bauzille-de-la-Sylve (still standing), and the previous ones in Malamort and La Tour de la Babote (Montpellier).

Option to return directly to the point (5)
At the crossroads of the four streets, turn left onto Rue Lucie et Raymond Aubrac (northbound) to reach the Esplanade des Droits de l'Homme and the car park (A/D).

Worth a visit

(2) The highest point is located at the foot of the old Chappe telegraph tower.

(4) You are now on an old Roman road.

Reviews and comments

4.1 / 5
Based on 28 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.3 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.1 / 5
Route interest
4 / 5
anemari34
anemari34

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : May 27, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

hello, we walk this route once a year. It's easy, with magnificent views of the surrounding area
not far from the village where we live. It's perfect!

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gub34
gub34

Thank you for your feedback.

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Louisa B.
Louisa B.

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : May 04, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : Yes

A pleasant little walk, although too quick for us in the end, finished in 1 hour 45 minutes.
Some pretty scenery
The blue T-shaped markers are easily visible if you don't want to keep your eyes on the map the whole time.

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Martinie66
Martinie66

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 26, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Very nice walk. Easy. Very wooded and very well described

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Christine LR
Christine LR

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 24, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant walk through the heath along shaded, welcoming paths. Beautiful views too. The elevation gain is quite manageable. But even if you set off at 8am, the sun will still be beating down during the walk. So don't delay in setting off "in the cool of the morning", as they say. As we're not keen walkers, the walk took us 2 hours.
Highly recommended.

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jibé37
jibé37

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 16, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

pleasant route, beautiful panoramic views.

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gub34
gub34

Thank you for your comment, it's much appreciated.

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P.F.V.
P.F.V.

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 31, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant walk that lived up to expectations.
Thank you.

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guillon jc
guillon jc

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 30, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

it is very difficult to find the starting point of this interesting hike
it would be necessary to indicate the oppidum, which is located 100 metres from the route, and to double-check the signposting

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P.F.V.
P.F.V.

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 15, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Easy and pleasant hike. Actual time much shorter than advertised (1 hour 40 minutes despite several short breaks)

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Chlebegue
Chlebegue

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 05, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely, peaceful family walk that's suitable for children. It's not always easy to spot the distinctive markings, but children will enjoy it

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Alex Karman
Alex Karman

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 30, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : Yes

Very well.

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GABONEZE
GABONEZE
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 10, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant hike that can be done with children and offers a 360° view of the landscape when you arrive.

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gub34
gub34

Thank you, Pedibusian (nice name, by the way!)

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Pedibusien
Pedibusien

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 10, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant winter walk for families to aid digestion.
Allow 1½ hours of actual walking time
Easy access from the car park.

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