The source of the Eure in Uzès

A walk along the Alzon river allows you to discover the source of the Eure, which was captured by the Romans to supply Nîmes with drinking water via the aqueduct. The remains are still visible. The walk then climbs to a magnificent viewpoint offering a wide panorama of Uzès.

Details

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 6.56 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 10 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 106 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 106 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 181 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 68 m
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ City: Uzès (30700)
  • ⚑
    Start/End: N 44.015024° / E 4.429744°
  • ❏
    IGN map(s): Ref. 2941OT
  • Hour-by-hour weather

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Description of the walk

Large car park available. If full, you can use the car park on the access road. The site attracts many people for picnics and relaxation.

(S/E) Cross the Alzon and follow the road.

(1) Leave the river and follow the path on the left alongside the Roman ruins and continue to a gate where the yellow markings stop due to private property: passage is permitted.

(2) Continue along the path beside the river until you reach another gate with a door that leads back to public land.

(3) Continue to the right, passing in front of Château Bérard.

(4) At the crossroads, leave the wide path on the left and take the next one, a steep, stony path that climbs up to a flat rock slab. Continue up the carriage road, where the slope becomes gentler, and you will come to a path on the left.

(5) Turn left onto this pretty little path lined with stone walls, which leads to a gate. A trail starts to the right of the gate and climbs up through the heath to join a wider path.

(6) Continue in the same direction. At the top, turn right onto the path and then quickly left to reach a four-way crossroads.

(7) Turn right. After about 100 metres, turn left onto a path that leads to another crossroads. Turn left and then left again towards a beautiful viewpoint with three picnic tables.

(8) From the wooden building, admire the view of Uzès. Descend via the wide main path, which also has picnic tables.

(9) At the crossroads, turn left: to complete the descent, it is essential to choose this route as the other paths are dangerous. Then, on the right, you will find a very stony path that leads back to the starting point. Cross the meadow, follow the river, cross it via the bridge of your choice to return to the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 75 m - Car park
  2. 1 : km 0.26 - alt. 74 m - Departure from the Roman aqueduct. On the edge of the - Alzon (rivière) - Affluent du Gardon
  3. 2 : km 0.8 - alt. 70 m - Private estate entrance gate
  4. 3 : km 1.83 - alt. 70 m - Gateway to private estate
  5. 4 : km 2.09 - alt. 71 m - Junction
  6. 5 : km 2.48 - alt. 101 m - Flat intersection
  7. 6 : km 3.09 - alt. 143 m - Wide path junction
  8. 7 : km 3.9 - alt. 175 m - Crossroads
  9. 8 : km 4.71 - alt. 179 m - Belvédère
  10. 9 : km 5.55 - alt. 137 m - Trail intersection
  11. S/E : km 6.56 - alt. 75 m - Car park

Worth a visit

Reviews and comments

4.6 / 5
Based on 17 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.6 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.5 / 5
Route interest
4.7 / 5
User 28753112

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 21, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A brilliant hike, which I did when I was eight months pregnant, with a seven-year-old (and the dad! and the dog!).
The app lets us check we’re on the right track, which is brilliant.
We loved the little waterfalls and the river at the start of the hike; everything is very green at the moment following the frequent rain we’ve had in the region. Lots of people come for a picnic at this lovely starting point (river, picnic tables, and, most importantly, toilets and a drinking water tap there). After that, there are far fewer people along the trail.
We kept the dog on a lead as required when crossing the private land – there are signs saying ‘keep dogs on a lead’ several times – and the private land is stunning (horses, a beautiful farmhouse in the distance).
At the end of the walk, there’s a superb view of the Château des Ducs d’Uzès; it feels as though you’re on a path from the Middle Ages.

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Dom6269
Dom6269

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 02, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A nice little hike
Quite busy in the valley but quieter further up.

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User 9750505

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 28, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely little route, well described. Worth noting is the orientation table at the summit (point 8) and, just before you get there, a beautiful drystone shelter (stone hut)

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severine MC
severine MC

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 28, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely little circular, not too busy at the start as we set off around 9am. Much busier on the way back
Unclear explanations regarding private/public access. But with the GPS track, no problem

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Docpc
Docpc

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 17, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Interesting route with some beautiful views
No major difficulties
However, it should be noted that the transition from the public sector to the private sector is not clear enough, and many hikers turn back at the barrier

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J.Mounier
J.Mounier

Overall rating : 5 / 5

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

a very beautiful walk, very pleasant with a magnificent view of Uzès and a well-equipped picnic area (at the top of the plateau).

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Cedric R5.
Cedric R5.

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 30, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A beautiful hike with lovely views. Be careful on the last descent, which can be slippery in wet weather. Bring water with you in good weather as there are no water sources along the route.

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NATURE48
NATURE48

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 18, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Hello,
Wonderful route. Varied landscapes, incredible views, animals (horses, donkeys) along the private section. Everything is good and beautiful.
We noticed a slight discrepancy between the route and the GPS pointer at stage 7, which leads to the orientation table. We had to search a little, but it was no big deal.

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jean-claude bernhard
jean-claude bernhard

Overall rating : 5 / 5

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

Very nice little hike, varied landscapes, very well described.
Relatively busy considering it was the All Saints' Day weekend.
Highly recommended.

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Zinna
Zinna

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 27, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A very pleasant walk, accessible to all.
Accessible to dogs

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lucmariel
lucmariel

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 21, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very beautiful route with a lovely view of Uzès, and the path along the river is very pleasant

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maryljoe
maryljoe

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 13, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

difficulty finding the starting point. Very pleasant, relaxing walk under the trees, following the stream.
suitable for children, as there are no difficulties.
dogs are allowed but must be kept on a leash.
picnics are possible, with tables and benches available.
a few charming little bridges allow you to cross the Eure.

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DANO
DANO

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 24, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Nice route, we had to search a bit for new barriers

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.domino
.domino

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 17, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

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Clauni
Clauni

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

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

A lovely but somewhat challenging walk on steep slopes

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