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Laroque (Hérault) walks
The Thaurac Plateau
Visorando Member
6.09 mi
+1,175 ft
-1,175 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Laroque (Hérault) (Hérault)
From the village of Laroque, take a tour of the Thaurac plateau and its many karstic caves.
The Cross of Saint-Micisse and the Gorges de l'Hérault
2.69 mi
+735 ft
-735 ft
1h 55
Difficult
Departure from Agonès (Hérault)
A short but fairly difficult hike offering exceptional views of the Gorges de l'Hérault. The climb is on a shady but stony path to reach the vertiginous edge of a cliff. The route is generally well marked except for one section.
Moderator's warning on 02/04/2021: Caution! Some sections are overgrown with vegetation; see the reviews of this hike at the bottom of the page
Le balcon et le lapiaz du Thaurac
1.38 mi
+535 ft
-538 ft
1h 05
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Bauzille-de-Putois (Hérault)
A short family hike offering panoramic views of the village of Saint-Bauzille-de-Putois and the Gorges de l'Hérault.The climb is steep but short.
Mont Haut and Ermitage du Bois de Monnier
Association / Club / Walk leader
7.44 mi
+1,283 ft
-1,289 ft
4h 30
Difficult
Departure from Montoulieu (Hérault) (Hérault)
Mont Haut, isolated between the Alzon valley and the Pompignan plain, offers breathtaking views of the entire Cévennes region as far as the Aigoual massif. Hidden away in its holm oak woods is a hermitage, a true haven of peace.
Circular of the karstic cave and Bois de Long cave in Brissac
4.85 mi
+902 ft
-896 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from Brissac (Hérault)
Brissac Park is home to numerous springs that form the Avèze River, creating a haven of coolness. The eastern slope of Bois de Long is home to karstic caves and sinkholes. On our route, we will visit the Aven de la Dame, the Bois Long cave and the Rabanel chasm.
Anjeau Cave from Saint-Laurent-le-Minier
5.04 mi
+1,706 ft
-1,709 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Laurent-le-Minier (Gard)
A beautiful autumn walk.
Moderator's addition: For a slightly tricky section on the descent, it is advisable to do this hike in the opposite direction to the description
Tour of the Combe Chaude Nature Reserve via the Ranc de Banes
8.13 mi
+1,998 ft
-2,018 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Sumène (Gard)
This circular hike takes you through the Combe Chaude Nature Reserve, a nesting area for birds of prey and bats in the numerous caves. This limestone barrier overlooks the Rieutord valley and offers a beautiful view of much of the Cévennes in the Gard department.
Don't miss the unusual crossing of the Baume Clauside, the climb up the Ranc de Banes offering a 360° panorama from Pic Saint-Loup to Mont Aigoual, and a short tour to discover the village at the end of the circuit.
Ranc de Banes and Les Jumeaux
9.13 mi
+2,943 ft
-2,953 ft
6h 45
Moderate
Departure from Sumène (Gard)
Tour of the Rieutord valley via the ridges between Sumène and Ganges, with the unique feature of crossing the Baume Clauside cave. You will enjoy the typical panoramic views of the southern Cévennes.
Le Roc Blanc
7.48 mi
+1,936 ft
-1,936 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Brissac (Hérault)
This is an easy hike offering sweeping panoramic views of the Buèges and Hérault valleys and the Vis Gorges. The route is straightforward.
The hamlet of Cézas and the Priory of Saint-Martin
3.99 mi
+928 ft
-948 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Sumène (Gard)
The hamlet of Cézas, in the commune of Sumène, clings to an altitude of 650 m between the Cagnasses and Fage mountains, in the heart of a national forest. This short mid-mountain route alternates between numerous shaded passages and views of the Cévennes and beyond. On the way, a visit to the 12th-century Priory of Saint-Martin is a must, offering a peaceful spot for a picnic.
The Fage mountain
6.27 mi
+1,394 ft
-1,391 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Sumène (Gard)
This moderately difficult hike offers beautiful views of the surrounding mountains and Saint-Roman de Codières from the ridge of the Montagne de la Fage.
Le Roc Blanc - Montagne de la Séranne
9.50 mi
+2,510 ft
-2,507 ft
6h 35
Difficult
Departure from Brissac (Hérault)
This hike will take you to the highest point of the Séranne mountain, the Roc Blanc. Throughout the hike, you will enjoy wide panoramic views of the Buèges and Hérault valleys, the Gorges de la Vis, the Pic Saint-Loup and the Hortus.
The Gorniés Spring
4.72 mi
+417 ft
-417 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Ferrières-les-Verreries (Hérault)
A beautiful walk for the whole family that leads to a spring through the heath.
Banks of the Hérault and Moulin de Clauzel
8.80 mi
+745 ft
-748 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Brissac (Hérault)
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.
Pic d'Anjeau from Gorniès
7.13 mi
+2,205 ft
-2,218 ft
5h 10
Difficult
Departure from Gorniès (Hérault)
This hike is a simple round trip, allowing you to reach the summit of Pic d'Anjeau from Gorniès. At the summit, there is a magnificent view of the Aigoual massif on one side and the lakes and the sea on the other in clear weather.
Ferrières les Verreries
8.76 mi
+482 ft
-482 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Ferrières-les-Verreries (Hérault)
Departure from Mas Baume, where the Asphodèles trail begins.
Camias and La Rouvierette loop from Les Quatre Chemins
6.61 mi
+1,522 ft
-1,519 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Saint-André-de-Majencoules (Gard)
These paths lead to terraces that were once cultivated and offer views of the surrounding hamlets. Most of this hike is in the shade of holm oaks and chestnut trees. You'll feel like you've stepped back in time in these typical Cévennes landscapes.
A walk around Le Vigan
1.78 mi
+39 ft
-39 ft
0h 50
Easy
Departure from Le Vigan (Gard)
Le Vigan is not a particularly pretty or touristy town. However, if you stop off there, here's a walk to discover a few aspects of the historic centre and the banks of the river Arre.
The sharp limestone pavements of Saint-Jean-de Buèges
8.57 mi
+2,408 ft
-2,418 ft
6h 00
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Jean-de-Buèges (Hérault)
This is a magnificent hike in the hills above Saint-Jean-de-Buèges and its valley. The village is worth exploring on the way back. The Buèges valley is well worth a visit. We enjoyed repeating this hike in January 2025. Cold weather but bright sunshine. No notable changes except for a new muddy patch at point 6 and the absence of the pierced rock at point 5. The hike is almost entirely on a balcony, so you'll be in the sun.
The banks of the Buèges from Saint-Jean-de-Buèges
5.74 mi
+233 ft
-256 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Saint-Jean-de-Buèges (Hérault)
A walk downstream along the banks of the Buèges is a bucolic, relaxing route that will delight the uninitiated. Blend into the landscape where nature, in season, displays its thousand colours and seasonal scents, offering a changing and picturesque landscape in all its generosity. The area is cool and the silent, blue-coloured river is ideal for swimming. Pass through the medieval village of Saint-Jean-de-Buèges, which you can visit if you wish.
The Cirque de la Séranne
9.46 mi
+2,428 ft
-2,418 ft
6h 30
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Jean-de-Buèges (Hérault)
From the beautiful village of Saint-Jean-de-Buèges, set off to explore the Séranne plateau along paths that are paved with slanting stones in places. After passing through Peyre Martine and the Cirque de la Séranne, the trail takes you back to Pégairolles-de-Buèges where you will discover the source of the Buèges.
