The countryside around Sommières

A nature walk with no particular difficulty, suitable for families.

Details

15546007
Creation:
Last update:
Last review:
  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 9.36 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 50 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 41 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 42 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 139 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 111 m

Description of the walk

Park in the car park on Rue Gate Bourse, opposite the tennis courts.

(S/E) Walk past the sports ground on your left and reach the four-way junction.

(1) Take Rue Émile Moine on the left. At the crossroads, turn right to cross the two branches of the road, and follow the footpath (small white path) which runs alongside the D1 and then joins it.

(2) Cross the D1 with care and take the small path, which you will follow to La Blanchardière after letting another path branch off to the left.

(3) Take the road on the left for about 1 km to the hamlet of Lepinasse; take care at the few blind bends , although there is little traffic.

(4) When you reach the junction in the centre of the hamlet, turn left for about 100 metres, then keep left onto the track. Cross the D4, continue along the track opposite and head straight on until you reach the D25.

(5) Cross the D25 and head towards Valemfray. At the three-way junction, turn right and continue to the end of the road. Turn right onto the track and head towards the next road.

(6) Turn left towards La Touche for about 100 m, then turn right onto the path called Chemin Chouette and continue to the river.

(7) Cross the footbridge over the Clain (which can be slippery in wet weather), pass through Guidoume and follow the road to the four-way junction.

(8) Turn left and head back towards the village. Continue to the junction with the D1 (Route de Poitiers).

(9) Turn left and walk for 200 m, cross at the pedestrian crossing (be careful, it’s a busy road) and walk about 20 metres to the left.

(10) Follow Rue de Lavaud to the right, ignore the turn-off to Moulin Bois on the right and return to the junction where you started.

(1) Turn left and return to the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 135 m - Car park on Rue Gate Bourse
  2. 1 : km 0.06 - alt. 136 m - Rue Émile Moine
  3. 2 : km 0.7 - alt. 139 m - D1
  4. 3 : km 2.03 - alt. 131 m - La Blanchardière
  5. 4 : km 3.09 - alt. 130 m - Lepinasse, on the left
  6. 5 : km 5.14 - alt. 130 m - D25
  7. 6 : km 5.77 - alt. 131 m - Turn left
  8. 7 : km 6.38 - alt. 111 m - Clain (rivière)
  9. 8 : km 6.72 - alt. 121 m - Crossroads, on the left
  10. 9 : km 8.07 - alt. 114 m - D1
  11. 10 : km 8.25 - alt. 115 m - Rue de Lavaud
  12. S/E : km 9.36 - alt. 135 m - Car park on Rue Gate Bourse

Worth a visit

Between (3) and (4), the small stream you cross is called the Bé.

On the heights above the village, the castle you can see is the Château de Vareilles (not open to visitors).

Reviews and comments

4.5 / 5
Based on 5 reviews

Reliability of the description
5 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.8 / 5
Route interest
3.6 / 5
User 7476861

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 16, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Great route, let's do it again this winter.
You can have a picnic near the Clain at the end of the route. Tables and benches are available.
Beautifully restored houses.

Machine-translated

nadeaud
nadeaud

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 12, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

The paths and roads are easily accessible, making for a pleasant walk, mostly through the countryside.

Machine-translated

Félow
Félow

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

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

An easy nature walk. Ideal for families. On the second half of the route, you’ll find benches where you can take a break, and even picnic tables once you reach Le Clain.

Machine-translated

AYRAULT DANIELLE
AYRAULT DANIELLE

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 17, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

Machine-translated

AYRAULT DANIELLE
AYRAULT DANIELLE
• Edited:

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 17, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

Machine-translated

Other walks in the area

For more walks, use our search engine .

The GPS track and description are the property of this route's author. Please do not copy them without permission.