Le Gardon walks

A walk beginning above the Gardon Gorges and continuing down along Gardon River. Please note that part of the route crosses an area destroyed by fires in 2017.

Family outing visiting the beautiful site of Collias Hermitage.

Easy hike where you can discover the Pont du Gard and its environment.

One of the most beautiful hikes to discover the tunnel (where the water flowed from Uzès to Nîmes), the Pont du Gard, and the remains of the Roman aqueduct.

A long loop to climb to the summit of Capélans, which offers a fine view of the surrounding area, then to discover the dolmens on the Grande Pallières ridge and the Panissière dolmen further down. Return via the quiet districts of Anduze.

This hike is only permitted from 1 July to 14 January This circuit, on the right bank of the Gardon, alternates between balcony paths overlooking the Gardon gorges with unobstructed views to the north, then descends to the river and climbs back up through a wild valley. On the heights, the cliffs offer arches and caves carved into the limestone rock. Moderator's note Please note that some sections of the trail are in poor condition. See reviews

A lovely walk through the Mediterranean forest to reach the Gardon and enjoy La Chapelle. Please note that the cave is closed from 1 May to 15 August, and from 15 November to 15 March.A gentle descent, followed by a steeper but fairly short climb.Alternatively, set off from Collias to enjoy the Gardon Gorges for longer30/10/2023: I have reclassified this route as ‘medium difficulty’ following several comments about the steep climb on the return journey (+100m over 300m covered)

A breathtaking heritage walk leading to one of the most beautiful wonders in France, the Pont du Gard.

Sernhac is located on the route of the Roman aqueduct, between the Pont du Gard and Nîmes. In the middle of the nearby heath, two tunnels dug into the limestone rock are the remains of this aqueduct. Continuing the walk, you will visit an old windmill. You will then climb Ferraud Hill, offering beautiful views of the lower Rhône Valley, the Alpilles, and more. Then, on Marduel Hill, overlooking Remoulin and the Gardon River at its end, the view extends all the way to Ventoux.

A very pretty hike with no major difficulties. You will discover the Pont du Gard, of course, but also numerous remains of aqueducts and several aqueduct bridges in varying states of repair. A short detour along the left bank of the Gard allows you to visit the Grotte de la Balauzière, located in the ruins of an old village. Finally, on the plateau on the left bank, you can explore the very interesting Arboretum. During the walk, you can admire thousand-year-old olive trees and an arboretum. And why not take a dip in the Gard?

The word "yerle" is of Occitan origin and refers to the alluvial part of a river bend. The route follows the top of the cliffs of the Gorges du Gardon, which overlook the river by about a hundred metres. Numerous caves are visible in the cliffs, including the Grotte de la Trône (currently closed for preservation), which contains paintings dating back 37,000 years. Descend to the Gardon twice, then take a short walk on the large cliff at Russan.

Between vineyards and olive groves, a few beautiful farmhouses and villages. Different landscape on the banks of the Gardon, with meadows. All that remains of the château are the walls and a view. A passage also high up on the heath.

A very beautiful route that allows you to visit the small village of Vic and get as close as possible to the Gardon river with the sublime viewpoint of Castellas. This hike is not recommended in the height of summer. Very little of the route is in the shade.

A circular route that follows the Gardon de Mialet upstream from Mas Soubeyran and allows you to visit the beautiful village of Mialet. This route lets you follow the river closely, with its meadows and bridges, but also explore the valley slopes and discover the beautiful hamlet of Les Aïgladines.See route changes in the reviews and in the description at (8)

A short circular loop that passes through the Hermitage and climbs up the wild Hermitage valley along a small, cool, shaded path. After a small cultivated area, you return northwards along a track on the ridges overlooking the wild Fressinière valley. The end of the route offers superb views of the north of the valley, its villages, Mont Bouquet, Mont Ventoux and the Pont du Gard. Caution: avoid this route when the rock is wet as some sections are slippery.

A picturesque walk that allows you to discover two villages (Montfrin and Théziers) as well as the largest bee wall in France.

Twelfth stage of a complete journey on the Chemin de Stevenson between Le Puy-en-Velay and Alès. This stage may include significant changes to the GR®70 signposting. It passes through several valleys among the Gardon rivers.

This is a long hike that takes you through part of the Gardon Gorges, with beautiful views of the river and the La Baume site.

A superb hike with beautiful views. A very difficult start on a large scree slope, then a gentle climb. Yellow markings a few times, then meeting the Stevenson Trail, then no more markings, then again, and a difficult finish for ankles and knees.

A 13-stage journey along the famous route described by Robert Louis Stevenson in his 1878 travel notes. This tour follows the complete route from le Puy-en-Velay to Alès.

A different way to access the Pont du Gard on foot is from the top of the bridge, following the aqueducts that are often overlooked by the public. You will walk along fairly flat paths and discover ruins along the way. You will arrive at the top of the Pont du Gard and can descend to the Pont du Gard site free of charge.Given the multitude of paths, it is essential to use GPS for guidance.

Starting from Saint-Germain-de-Calberte, in the heart of the Cévennes, this walk allows you to explore part of the Thonas Valley and, in particular, the charming hamlet of Bernadou.

A circular loop starting from the Saint-Nicolas bridge, passing through Vic and following the Gardon along the cliffs.

A short route to discover Anduze and climb to the top of the rock overlooking the town.

Thirteenth and final stage of a complete journey on the Chemin de Stevenson between Le Puy-en-Velay and Alès. This stage may involve significant changes to the GR®70 signposting, as Stevenson actually stopped at Saint-Jean-du-Gard on his journey. This last stage therefore allows you to return to a town where there are more means of communication to the starting point of the journey, while discovering the last foothills of the Cévennes.

Starting from Russan, this circular walk will take you through the upper section of the Gorges du Gardon within the municipality of Sainte-Anastasie. During the first section along DFCI tracks, you’ll pass through the charming village of Vic before descending to Saint-Nicolas, near the priory and the bridge of the same name. The climb then begins up to the plateau overlooking the Gardon via a path that is at times steep with sharp limestone pavements. Finally, a lovely track will take you to Castellas, where the viewpoint over a horseshoe-shaped bend in the Gardon is breathtaking. On your way back to the car park, you’ll have the chance to explore the surprising Grotte de la Trone.

Circular mountain bike route from Quissac to admire some of the restored structures on the greenway from Quissac to Sumène. Tunnels and viaduct between Sumène and Ganges and the Saint-Hyppolite-du-Fort viaduct. Note the beautiful structure with its segmental arch at the entrance to Sumène.

Circular cycle tour starting from Meynes offering magnificent views of the Cévennes, Mont Ventoux and the lower Gardon valley