Le Villaret from Peyregrosse

Starting from Peyregrosse, a round trip along the Hérault river followed by a circular route passing through the hamlet of Villaret and the Jardin des Sambucs, a remarkable garden (see opening times).

Details

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 3.72 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 15 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 73 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 71 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 301 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 222 m

Description of the walk

On the D170, when you reach Peyregrosse, take the bridge over the Hérault and continue for about 50 metres to find a small car park on the right-hand side of the road, at the Peyregrosse hiking signpost. There are no signposts on this hike.

(S/E) Set off on the road in the opposite direction to the bridge. At the hairpin bend to the left, continue straight on towards Le Cambon. After passing the few houses in the hamlet, the small road gives way to a grassy path. Cross a stream and follow the path to the right.

(1) Shortly afterwards, at the fork in the path, take the left-hand path. Further on, climb up to the left to join a path and follow it to the right. You will arrive at a street in Le Villaret.

(2) Follow it to the right and cross the village. Pass in front of the Jardin des Sambucs (a remarkable garden, open from April to August). At the intersection, turn right and continue to the next intersection.

(3) Turn left and walk to the bridge over the Hérault. Retrace your steps.

(3) Turn left towards Le Labras. At the farm (authorised passage), the road gives way to a grassy path. Further on, you will come to the intersection you passed on the way there.

(1) Continue straight ahead to return to the car park (S/E) via the same route you took on the way there.

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 247 m - Peyregrosse car park near the bridge over the - Hérault (fleuve)
  2. 1 : km 0.75 - alt. 243 m - Start of the circular loop
  3. 2 : km 1.38 - alt. 295 m - Entrance to Villaret
  4. 3 : km 1.9 - alt. 239 m - Return trip to the bridge
  5. S/E : km 3.72 - alt. 247 m - Peyregrosse car park near the bridge over the - Hérault (fleuve)

Notes

Easy hike, hiking boots recommended for the trail between (1) and (2).
The duration indicated does not include a visit to the garden.

Worth a visit

Discover more hikes in this area with a description or the Visorando app here and in Lozère here

Photo album here

Information about the Jardin des Sambucs (remarkable garden, restaurant, bed and breakfast, from April to August) here

Reviews and comments

4.4 / 5
Based on 3 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.7 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.3 / 5
Route interest
4.3 / 5
Sabrina33
Sabrina33

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 24, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant short walk. Please note that you will be passing through private land with farm animals roaming freely.

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loupiopiote
loupiopiote

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 03, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

We chose this hike for a family outing with a grandmother and her walking stick and a 4-year-old child. Everyone managed to complete the loop without too much difficulty (we had to take breaks on the rocky climb).

We stopped for a picnic in the open air at the Jardins de Sambucs, then went to visit the gardens. Between the Cévennes, Hérault and the gardens, we were treated to some stunning views.
On the way back, we even had time to go for a swim.
This hike took us 6 hours in total, including all the lunch breaks, visits and swimming. Everyone had a great time.

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NicoSud
NicoSud

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 04, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely stroll to aid digestion.

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