Le Cailar walks

A short half-day hike to breathe in and enjoy the Camargue and its treasures: horses, bulls, herons, storks, etc. As "denisdenim" points out, there is an alternative route to avoid the road at point 1: cross it and take the small road that passes by the Mas du Bourry farmhouse, keeping to the right to rejoin the main road and descend towards point 2.

A beautiful outing between the Rhône Canal in Sète, Les Fruitiers and Les Costières, as well as the meadows where Camargue horses and bulls live peacefully.

A pleasant walk among the peach trees. A calm and relaxing setting, especially in the meadows of Le Cailar.

A beautiful hike between "two waters" in the heart of the Camargue. Ponds, marshes, the Rhône Canal in Sète, the Philippe Lamour Canal, horses, bulls... everything that makes up the Camargue is brought together on a magnificent circuit with no difficulty other than its length.

A pleasant and easy hike through scrubland and vines with views of the plain of Congéniès. A remarkable site, the Chapelle Saint-Nazaire enshrined in scrubland.

In the heart of the Petite Camargue, this easy circular invites you to immerse yourself in the vibrant world of the Scamandre Nature Reserve. Between rustling reed beds, sparkling ponds and footbridges on stilts, the trail unfolds like a musical score where each step reveals a new note of wildlife.This trail winds through a preserved landscape, a refuge for many species of birds, including the elegant little egret, the mischievous cattle egret and the flamingo. Discreet observatories punctuate the walk, offering moments of tranquillity to contemplate without disturbing.

This is a pleasant and easy hike, with no elevation gain, shaded and sheltered from the wind, with many points of interest: flowers in spring, quarries, mills, drystone shelters, as well as donkeys, horses and chickens. Follow the yellow markings, which makes this walk possible even without a GPS, and if you have the map, there are several shortcuts you can take if the children get tired. There are several good spots for a picnic.

In the heart of the Camargue, Aigues-Mortes unfurls its ramparts like an open book on history. This easy stroll invites you to wander among medieval towers, cobbled streets and salt reflections, where every stone seems to whisper tales of the Crusades and the marshes. A charming urban getaway, where you walk as much in the past as in the present, with the added bonus of a few lively surprises around every corner.

Through the heath and pine forest, a lovely tour of the village to discover different viewpoints.

A short walk to discover the capital of the Vaunage region and its mills at the top of Roc de Gachone, which offers a beautiful view from Pic-Saint-Loup to Mont Ventoux.

Magnificent view from the Roc de Gachone and the Tour de Guet (the Ventoux, the Pic Saint-Loup, the Hortus, the coastline).

A walk to discover a superb oppidum, with a wonderful view of the Vaunage valley, the source of the Ranquet and the Serre de la Font.

In the heart of the Milhaud heath, on this superb signposted trail, you will find typical drystone shelters with information panels. A short hike with some lovely surprises in store.

This hike from Langlade will take you through the heath to the Oppidum de Nages, the Roque de Viou and the Castelas via paths that are sometimes in the undergrowth and sometimes on the cliff edge with views of the Vaunage. A beautiful variation on another hike in the same area.

A walk in scrubland from Langlade to the Gallo-Roman site of the Oppidum de Nages offering a view of the entire Vaunage with the Cevennes, the sea and Pic-Saint-Loup in the distance. It ends with a visit to the village of Langlade with its narrow streets, mill, its temple, its 2 squares... and its ancient houses.

This hike, starting from Langlade, will take you along forest trails and firebreaks to discover the drystone shelters and clapas, dry stone shelters and walls typical of the Gard heath.

This hike, starting from Langlade, alternates between greenways, DFCI tracks, forest trails and a few tarmac sections at the end. It will take you through vineyards and heath to the Cornier drystone shelters, a pretty site developed and maintained by the Clapassaïres des Amis de Bernis.

Not far from Nîmes, Roman and Gallo-Roman remains are legion (so to speak). Castellas, oppidums and Roman fountains line the Roque-de-Vif hill, surrounded by four charming villages in the Vaunage region: Saint-Dionisy to the north, Nages and Solorgues to the south, and Langlade to the east, with its pretty windmill.

Natura 2000 site closed from 1 April to 30 June 2024 At the eastern end of the Étang de Mauguio, a multitude of marshes separated by canals are home to all kinds of birds from the Petite Camargue, a protected site of the Étang de l'Or. Please note: access to the marshes is closed from 1 April to 30 June so that the birds can lay and hatch their eggs in peace.

Amid hills and valleys, a bull ranch (manade) under the pine trees, abandoned quarries, and quaint villages with narrow, shady lanes. A wonderful glimpse of the Gard.

A short walk in a rural setting alternating between undergrowth and viewpoints. You will discover its wild heath, which has always been used by man for food crops and sheep grazing, and oak wood for the production of charcoal and glassware.

This hike takes place partly along the water's edge and partly on trails near wooded areas. It allows you to discover the habitats of the Mediterranean coast. The northern part is a lovely place to watch the sunrise or sunset. The Bois du Boucanet is owned by the Conservatoire du Littoral. It is important to follow the marked trails (yellow markings) in this area so as not to impact the natural habitats and flora of these environments.

This route will allow you to discover the Bois du Boucanet with its typical Mediterranean habitats (pine forest, salt meadows, etc.). Depending on the season, you may see birds landing or flying around the Étang du Ponant. Important: the Bois du Boucanet is owned by the Conservatoire du Littoral. You must follow the marked trail (do not walk along the edge of the lake) to avoid damaging the natural habitats and flora and to avoid disturbing the horses that graze there.

A tour to discover the rich history of the Vidourle Valley: castles, old farmhouses, fountains and wash houses. A few sections on paved roads make this walk accessible to all.

This walk devoted to the discovery of Roman ruins will introduce you to two medieval Languedoc villages.The scrubland will bring you the fragrance of thyme and the landscapes will enchant photographers. Enjoy without moderation. Note: To help with orientation, "tricky" sections have been highlighted with blue dotted markers.

This hike is inseparable from the history of the Vidourle, the river that has shaped the life and landscapes of the region. You will come across mills and cross ancient passes.

A pleasant, easy hike. Mostly on paths, sometimes on small roads. Landscapes of garrigue, vines and woods. Several mills line the route. You must make a short round trip to the Vidourle to admire them and enjoy the river's restful calm (on this day!!).

Enjoy a pleasant family walk along the Vidourle river to discover two mills with their fords and two magnificent water wheels, one of which has a wash house, which once punctuated the rhythm of life in days gone by.