Marguerittes walks

Discover the Margueritte agricultural plain and its heritage, past and present, with a focus on water. A pleasant hike or bike ride, which can be divided into two parts: the peri-urban circular route to the west and the rural circular route to the east. You will discover some very pretty, little-known spots.

A circular loop through the heath that will take you to three sites where you can see the remains of the 19th-century Nîmes aqueduct. A project abandoned just a few months after work began, this aqueduct more or less follows the route of the Roman Pont du Gard aqueduct. During part of the walk, you’ll also enjoy a magnificent view of the plain, Mont Ventoux and the Aramon chimney.

A beautiful hike in the heart of the heath. Full of flowers in spring, you can enjoy the scent of thyme and broom depending on the season. Along the route, you can enjoy several panoramic views.

A delightful little family walk where you’ll discover several unexpected landscapes. Walking along wide paths or tarmac roads, you’ll start with a magnificent and unique view of the plain, then continue through typical heath countryside, and finally walk alongside large fenced-off meadows from where you can even catch a glimpse of the town of Uzès on the other side of the Gardon.

A very pleasant hike with magnificent views of the Uzège valley, Uzès and Mont Ventoux.

This city walk allows you to discover numerous mansions, religious buildings and traces of the Roman Empire. A stroll through the Jardins de la Fontaine is a welcome break in this beautiful green setting.

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

This circular loop allows you to discover the Bois de Clausonne, the village of Sernhac and the Vallon d'Escaunes à Cantarelles with its olive groves, drystone shelters and Roman tunnels that carried water to Nîmes as an extension of the Pont du Gard.

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

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)

Follow in the footsteps of the Roman aqueduct of Nîmes, between Sernhac and its tunnels and the Pont du Gard, passing through Saint-Bonnet-du-Gard and its fortified church.

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.

Family outing visiting the beautiful site of Collias Hermitage.

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.

From the Pont Saint-Nicolas de Campagnac and its priory, a loop takes you through part of the Gorges du Gardon. You can admire the meandering Gardon, the Grotte de la Trône (an ancient prehistoric shelter with drawings of mammoths and a feline dating from the Upper Palaeolithic behind a closed iron door), the Baume Percée, seen from above and below, the climbing cliffs at Russan...

This route does not follow theGR®®6on the plateau but takes a path along the cliff side overlooking the Gardon. The view is impressive and allows you to admire the canyon, which is over 100 metres deep. You may be lucky enough to encounter some wild goats. ⚠️ Following a Prefectural Biotope Protection Order, this hike is prohibited from January to June each year.

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

Follow theGR®6 trailthrough the heath, then descend to a magnificent wood of huge pine trees on the banks of the Gardon. The view is exceptional! The trail then follows the banks of the Gardon, passing by its resurgences. You will then arrive at the Moulin de la Barque and the Hermitage of Saint-Vérédème. The Baume that follows crosses the wall and requires a torch, but is only open part of the year to protect the bats. A steep climb equipped with handholds allows you to return via theGR®6.

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?

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

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

At Sernhac, south of Remoulins and Saint Bonnet du Gard, there are two tunnels that flank a small nice valley. The Perrotte and Cantarelles tunnels. Head through them to discover the chimneys by which men lowered equipment and raised the rubble during excavation. One can see traces of blows of pickaxes and holes for oil lamps. Today it is a quite popular place to find some shade and cool off for the villagers.

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 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.

Hike through the heart of the heath, along the cliffs overlooking the Gardon. The views of the Saint-Nicolas bridge and the river are magnificent.

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.