Margon (Hérault) walks

An easy circular route around Margon, with several views of the beautiful 17th-century château. Pleasant in winter to enjoy an unobstructed view of the vineyard. This circular route includes many tarmac roads. The entire route is marked in blue.

Starting from the Château-Abbaye de Cassan, discover Font de l'Oli, an ancient oil seep known since the Middle Ages. Between 1923 and 1950, this deposit was exploited and produced 200,000 tonnes of the precious liquid. Be careful at the end of the route in case of high water: the ford may be impassable.

"Lo qu'o bist Alignan-del-ben, toudo la bido sen souben" , which means in Occitan "those who have seen Alignan-du-Vent will remember it for the rest of their lives". This route winds through the heart of the Alignan-du-Vent vineyards, skirting around vineyards and vines. From the Travers, you can enjoy a magnificent view of the valley and the wine-growing villages. Moderator's note: a private property issue requires a detour that adds about 2 km to the hike. See the reviews at the bottom of this page

Route on the Baumes volcano flow to see the Peyreficade menhir, without any particular difficulty.

An easy hike combining open areas with views of the Pyrenees and wooded areas. Along the route, you will see a coal mine shaft and the ruins of Tibéret, behind which is a multi-level mill powered by gravity from a water basin (now abandoned).

Hike in the hills between Neffies, Vailhan and Les Crozes (hamlet of Cabrières). Beautiful views at the start and end of the route over the plains of Languedoc Roussillon. We were lucky that day to have a wonderful view of the Mediterranean, Canigou and the Pyrenees.

This circular route around Tourbes is not particularly difficult and offers varied landscapes, mostly in the undergrowth. Take care when crossing the D39. The entire hike is marked in yellow. The beautiful village of Tourbes is well worth a visit.

A circular loop on the left bank of the Peyne climbs along the dam's reservoir opposite Vailhan to follow the local hiking trail, which is dotted with picnic tables and offers beautiful views.

Part of the route takes you through vineyards and over the Céressou and Baumes volcanoes surrounding Fontès, offering views of the sea.

A pleasant hike with remarkable views and beautiful 360° panoramas of Mont Saint-Clair and the Mediterranean, Caroux, Pic de Vissous and Mont Baudille Séranne. We were lucky enough to catch a glimpse of the Canigou massif.

The path to the top of La Soureille d'Izarne is quite steep, but the effort is rewarded with a superb view of the Pyrenees on a clear day. Walking along the ridges requires a little care, but there are no vertiginous passages. The rest of the route is easy.

This trail winds through the heart of a listed site, rich in natural, geological and scenic discoveries. Leaving the village, the trail winds through the vineyards, climbs through the fragrant heath and reaches the impressive cliffs of the Pic de Vissou. This pleasant route offers many geological curiosities and, in particular, an amazing view of the Estabel terrace. In the background, the silhouette of Vissou serves as a landmark during this walk full of surprises. This hike may be closed depending on the fire risk level. Be sure to check the map.

During this hike, you can discover the remains of the old village of Cabrières at the foot of the castle, the hamlet of Les Crozes, the Tiberet mills and the old paths, known as "drovers' roads" in Occitan.

Hike with varied terrain and a beautiful view of the Pic de Vissou. The ruins of the Church of Saint-Gély d'Arques are a lovely spot for a picnic.Some sections are not marked and require the use of a GPS.

Itinéraire empruntant la nouvelle piste cyclable avec un retour par la rive droite de l'Hérault.

Leaving Faugères, climb up to the mill and cross the heath dotted with drystone shelters...