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Les Mages walks
Circular walk around the Serre de Banassac
Visorando Member
5.17 mi
+758 ft
-738 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from Les Mages (Gard)
A hike with no particular difficulties, on good unpaved paths. You’ll pass through chestnut and pine forests and be treated to some splendid panoramic views. Here and there, traces of past activities remind the hiker that this mountain, now uninhabited, was once a refuge for many people.
Between the Cèze and Auzon rivers from Saint-Jean-de-Valériscle
14.44 mi
+2,966 ft
-2,969 ft
9h 15
Very difficult
Departure from Saint-Jean-de-Valériscle (Gard)
This is a challenging hike that allows you to discover different aspects of the southern Cévennes countryside, passing through forests and superb panoramas, as well as villages and hamlets. The climb from Robiac to the Chapelle Lacham is challenging, with some steep sections, but the scenery is well worth the effort. The descent from the chapel to Saint-Florent-sur-Auzonnet is also challenging, due to the large unstable rocks typical of the Cévennes over much of the descent.
Around Saint-Jean-de-Valériscle
8.40 mi
+1,168 ft
-1,178 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Jean-de-Valériscle (Gard)
A beautiful hike in the Auzonnet valley, with stunning scenery but also the constant presence of the region's industrial past, linked to coal, which is sure to captivate you. The medieval village of Saint-Jean-de-Valériscle is also worth a visit. The route is well marked and does not present any particular difficulties.
The Gisquet tower and Montalet castle from Saint-Ambroix
7.16 mi
+1,391 ft
-1,362 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Ambroix (Gard) (Gard)
Starting from Saint-Ambroix, a pretty village in the Gard, set off to explore the Gisquet tower and the ruins of the medieval Château de Montalet. A beautiful hike through holm oak woods and chestnut groves.
From the Cèze to the Lerou lake
8.04 mi
+351 ft
-371 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Victor-de-Malcap (Gard)
Starting from Saint-Victor-de-Malcap, this hike consists of two circular loops: the first to the Moulin du Roc Tombé on the banks of the Cèze and the second on the shores of the Lerou lake.
Beautiful passages through a forest of fir and pine trees.
Circular loop at Saint-Victor-de-Malcap
5.72 mi
+249 ft
-240 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Saint-Victor-de-Malcap (Gard)
From the Château de Saint-Victor-de-Malcap to the banks of the Cèze, this walk through the fields and small villages of the Gard is an easy one.
The only downside is that there are many tarmac or gravel sections. On the plus side:
- firstly, this walk remains accessible even after rain
- and secondly, these small roads leading to farmhouses have almost no traffic.
The Montagne d'Uzege
8.58 mi
+1,617 ft
-1,624 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Brès (Gard)
Starting from the village of Saint-Brès, a lovely walk through the heath between Gard and Ardèche with stunning views from the orientation table at the Chapel of Saint-Privat. The direction indicated is the easiest; this avoids a fairly steep climb to reach the chapel. Do not attempt in very hot weather. You can visit the village of Saint-Sauveur and its church, as well as the village of Saint-Brès, on the way back.
Around Saint-Julien-les-Rosiers
7.13 mi
+994 ft
-997 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Julien-les-Rosiers (Gard)
A hike in the foothills of the Cévennes, well signposted (yellow markings), with most of the route on good paths, fairly shaded and therefore suitable for summer walking despite the heat. No particular difficulties to report. Some splendid panoramic views, magnificent farmhouses including one dating from the 14th century, and an old abbey as the icing on the cake.
Château d’Allègre from Les Fumades
9.07 mi
+879 ft
-883 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Allègre-les-Fumades (Gard)
This walk takes you along paths through unspoilt heath, a protected area within the Natura 2000 network. Its highlights: a village and a medieval castle overlooking olive groves, plus breathtaking panoramic views!
Rain water reservoirs carved into rock
9.48 mi
+1,470 ft
-1,463 ft
5h 40
Moderate
Departure from Navacelles (Gard)
A magnificent hike that will take you to several magical sites in the Gard department. This hike is best done in spring, when water is still flowing in the Aiguières waterfalls, where the colour of the water will amaze you and make you forget the difficulty of the route.
Le Mas Dieu starting from Saint-Martin-de-Valgalgues
6.09 mi
+676 ft
-666 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Martin-de-Valgalgues (Gard)
A pleasant walk with some nice views. Can be done in summer as many sections are in the shade, but be careful on some stony sections.
Circular Montgrand from Saint-Privat-des-Vieux
3.04 mi
+98 ft
-98 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Saint-Privat-des-Vieux (Gard)
A short family walk along a well-trodden route. Some sections may be muddy after periods of rain.
The Combe de Blanc in Chadouillet
4.82 mi
+262 ft
-259 ft
2h 25
Moderate
Departure from Saint-André-de-Cruzières (Ardèche)
A short hike with no major difficulties, but best avoided during hot weather. The elevation gain is low, and overall the paths are not too difficult and are often marked in yellow. It is possible to descend to the Cotepatière resurgence and back, preferably after rain, otherwise it is dry.
I am providing the details of the "les résurgences" hike, which you walk along for a while.
The Cotepatière Cave, starting from Saint-André-de-Cruzières
5.62 mi
+594 ft
-581 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Saint-André-de-Cruzières (Ardèche)
An unusual walk and nothing too complicated if you’re not claustrophobic.
The Crêtes de Cruzières
6.41 mi
+863 ft
-869 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Saint-André-de-Cruzières (Ardèche)
Vineyards and olive groves at the foot of the Montagne de la Serre and Serre de Cruzières. Panoramic view of the Barjac plain and the Cévennes.
Mont Bouquet via Brouzet-Lès-Alès
6.77 mi
+1,414 ft
-1,401 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Brouzet-lès-Alès (Gard)
A beautiful hike that takes you to the Guidon du Mont Bouquet, where you can admire the superb panorama of the Gard, the Ardèche and Lozère mountains, the Drôme and Mont Ventoux.
Despite the numerous trails, it is not difficult to find your way, as the antennas at the summit serve as guides.