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Le Puech walks
Le Cayroux and its ruffes
At the gateway to Lodève and Lake Salagou, on the Cayroux plateau, discover dolmens, drystone shelters and stone enclosures as you cross a landscape of "ruffes", an astonishing red earth.
Saint-Amans Chapel from Villecun
A beautiful hike with 360° views on very good paths. The ridge section is exposed to the wind.
Auverne plateau from Vailhés
At the edge of Lake Salagou, there are beautiful views of the lake, first between the red cliffs and the blue waters of the lake, then from the balcony at the edge of the Auverne plateau.
Chapelle Notre-Dame de Roubignac on the way to Château de Lauzières
Starting from Octon, this beautiful walk takes you to the ruins of Château de Lauzières and the 12th-century Romanesque chapel of Roubignac.
Chapelle Notre-Dame de Roubignac via the dolmens at Octon
A short but very pretty hike in the Octon hills, offering views of Lake Salagou at the start. The destination is the small Romanesque chapel of Notre-Dame de Roubignac (7), but there are other places of interest along the way, such as the dolmen and the ruins of Octon Castle, visible from the other side of the valley.
From Brenas to the Saint-Amans Chapel
This hike takes you from Brenas to the Saint-Amans Chapel via a fairly easy and varied route.
Salagou Lake - Liausson - Mourèze
Mont Liausson overlooks Lake Salagou, and the climb offers beautiful views.
Hike modified on 11/05/2023 with Hérault Tourisme. See practical information.
This hike may be prohibited depending on the fire risk level. Remember to check the map.
Cirque de Moureze via Mont Liausson
A very beautiful hike with stunning views of Lake Salagou on one side and the Cirque de Mouréze on the other, as well as magnificent views of the Cévennes and the Mediterranean.
Hike modified on 11/05/2023 with Hérault Tourisme. See practical information.
This hike may be prohibited depending on the fire risk level. Remember to check the map.
Mont Liausson - Mourèze
A circular hike allowing you to discover the Cirque de Mourèze, the picturesque village of the same name and enjoy an exceptional view of Lake Salagou.
Hike modified on 11/05/2023 with Hérault Tourisme. See practical information.
This hike may be prohibited depending on the fire risk level. Remember to check the map.
Prieuré Saint-Michel-de-Grandmont from Usclas du Bosc
Country walk to the Priory of Saint-Michel de Grandmont, which is well worth a visit for both its buildings and its grounds.
Grandmont - Soumont, circular from Usclas-du-Bosc
A beautiful route forming a circular loop, combiningPR® with part ofthe GR® 653, Chemin-de-Compostelle, the Prieuré Saint-Michel de Grandmont, the balconies of Soumont (and their bouldering spot), and the beautiful villages of Soumont and Usclas-du-Bosc.
The local road from Lieude to Causse de Carlencas
Having found traces of this local road No. 13 on the 1827 land registry, I went in search of it. It starts at La Lieude and climbs up through the Las Moles valley.
This hike is reserved for experienced hikers who are familiar with the terrain and enjoy getting off the beaten track.
The path is not always easy to follow in the ruffes (red earth).
Return via Mas Bousquet and Mas Valos le Vieux and Valos le Bas.
No markings - GPS very useful.
Cirque de Mourèze, Montagne de Liausson
This is a pleasant hike that takes you through the Cirque de Mourèze and offers superb views of Lake Salagou.
This hike may be closed depending on the fire risk level. Be sure to check the map.
Cirque de Mourèze from Liausson
This hike will give you a panoramic view of Lake Salagou and take you to the heart of the Cirque de Mourèze
This hike may be closed depending on the fire risk level. Be sure to check the map.
Tour of Lake Salagou
At the heart of the Languedocian hinterland, Lake Salagou is a perfect place for a hike and all sorts of sports activities in the fresh air.
The drystone shelters of Salagou
Discover Lake Salagou from the plateau and its drystone shelters scattered among the vineyards.
Herds of animals guarded by Patou dogs, between 2 and 5 in number. Avoid hiking with your dog! See practical information.
Lou Camin Farrat from Soubès
In Soubès, follow the signs to the hikers' car park near the Impasse des Garennes retirement home. Then simply follow the yellow markings, passing through the botanical trail and then the old salt road, which leads to the foothills of the Larzac. This walk offers breathtaking views of the Cirque du Bout du Monde before returning to our starting point via the Camin Farrat.
Landscapes of Lake Salagou
The artificial lake of Lac de Salagou has created an attraction that goes far beyond water sports and bathing. Geology, pastoralism, old villages, drystone shelters and vineyards complete the appeal of this region, which returns to peace and quiet at the end of summer.
The Béals trail
Set off to explore the village of Salasc, for a refreshing break, and its partly shaded hills, which offer views of the surrounding area and the Salagou valley. The Béals are irrigation channels that have long watered the gardens and are still used today in Salasc.
This hike may be closed depending on the fire risk level. Remember to check the map.
Le Bois de Latude et la Bruyère de la Rouquette depuis Saint-Jean
Randonnée sans difficulté, sur de larges pistes, avec quelques beaux points de vue.
Entre (D/A) et (5) autre option de départ par le GR®.
Cirque de Labeil and its cave
In a limestone circus setting, this circuit climbs to the foot of the cliffs, offering views of the Lodève countryside. After a refreshing stop in the hamlet of Labeil and its converted cave, it continues on the plateau, enters a dark forest, then crosses the limestone plateau amid a chaotic rock formation.
Les Corniches de Lauroux
A beautiful walk, without major difficulty and well marked, that takes you through scrubland and forests, cliffs and limestone plateaus.
The Mourèze Circus
Discover the dolomitic cirque of Mourèze, shaped by erosion, with exceptional views of the Lac du Salagou and the Mediterranean coast.
This hike may be prohibited depending on the level of fire risk. Please consult the map.
The Courcol sheepfold
Surrounded by Austrian black pines and often offering panoramic views, this route invites you to climb higher with every step. You will be able to see the Caroux and Escandorgue mountains and even the Mediterranean Sea. Most of the route is on forest tracks.
Cirque du Bout du Monde
To the south of the Causse du Larzac, the trail runs along a ledge overlooking the hamlet of Gourgas. Halfway up the cirque, a trail enters between woods and rocks and crosses the beds of the small tributaries of the Brèze stream: the karstic cave, the Figaret and the Rieussec. Below, the valley opens up to reveal varied landscapes: dark ravines here, bright meadows watered by numerous springs there. The route reaches the Pioch Blanc and then joins the hamlet via the Doumergarie bridge.
The Cirque du Bout du Monde
This hike will take you to the foothills of the Larzac plateau overlooking the Cirque du Bout du Monde and the village of Gourgas, returning via a magnificent forest trail.
(!) The Tourist Office, Avenue des Moulins, 34184 Montpellier, has reported a problem on this hike (20 November 2025).
A small temporary warning about this proposed route!
A fairly significant collapse occurred in early November 2025 in the cliffs of the Cirque du Bout du Monde.The route described in this Visorando file will no longer be safe to use in the coming months...However, the official PR® route remains open, as it was not affected by the landslide.For your safety and the comfort of all, please use the official route, available on our website.
Happy hiking, everyone!
Gilles and Théo
Nature Tourism & Protected Areas Division
Remains of Villeneuvette's past
Walk around Villeneuvette and its hydraulic remains, which were used to supply the now disused royal factory.
The balconies of Mont Caylus
A pleasant and easy walk, except for its length. Balcony views over the Languedoc plain, Nébian, Clermont-l'Hérault, Villeneuvette and Lieuran-Cabrières.
Le Roc du Cayla from Nébian
This hike takes in the historic sites of the Nébian area, through varied and wild countryside, along paths that avoid the main tracks as much as possible while offering remarkable views.
From the Tourelle to the millstones in Nébian
This route will allow you to discover the rich landscapes of Nébian. From the hill of La Ramasse, passing through Mas de Roujou and then La Tourelle, it will take you to the Saint-Jean Chapel and then to the Baumes estate, crossing the Dourbie river. You will also enjoy the shaded landscapes around Villeneuvette. On the way back, your trail will pass by the Pichaures hill, offering a 360° panoramic view.