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Candillargues, Étang de l'Or
Association / Club / Walk leader
7.58 mi
+7 ft
-7 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Candillargues (Hérault)
Natura 2000 site closed from 1 April to 30 June 2024
At the eastern end of the Étang de Mauguio, a multitude of marshes separated by canals are home to all kinds of birds from the Petite Camargue, a protected site of the Étang de l'Or.
Please note: access to the marshes is closed from 1 April to 30 June so that the birds can lay and hatch their eggs in peace.
The village of Castries, its castle, aqueduct and varied forests
Visorando Member
4.98 mi
+112 ft
-131 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Castries (Hérault)
The first third of the hike will take you to the castle, its large park and a small part of the old village. The rest of the hike will take you through various forests, a mixture of heath, pine forests, olive groves, etc. Along the way, you will cross the famous aqueduct several times, as well as some lesser-known places such as La Capelette and the old quarries.
The tour of Bannières via the small paths
5.81 mi
+203 ft
-210 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Castries (Hérault)
This hike takes you on a grand tour of the Bannières plain. The old Pont des Tourilles bridge, the Source du Boulidou spring, the ruins of the Templar farm and, above all, varied forests and flora will be along the way.
This route deliberately takes small, unmarked and little-used paths.
Therefore, although the description may be sufficient, it is advisable to use the GPS function of the Visorando app to monitor your progress during the hike.
Walk along the Castries aqueduct and through the heath
3.58 mi
+164 ft
-164 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Castries (Hérault)
This walk will allow you to discover the Castries aqueduct in the section where its arches are highest, but also its path along the bottom of the hill at the end of the route before returning to the large arches of the aqueduct bridge.
You can also observe the diversity of the heath in Castries via wide paths and a few more discreet trails. The vegetation is a beautiful mix of heath and pine forest.
A circular route through the heath starting from Castries
2.67 mi
+98 ft
-98 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from Castries (Hérault)
This one-hour walk takes you past the Castries Aqueduct, the vineyards and the olive groves.
Castries Aqueduct Supply Canal
3.74 mi
+69 ft
-69 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Castries (Hérault)
This walk allows you to discover the canal that fed the Castries aqueduct. For several years, the Friends of Castries Castle have been clearing and restoring this remarkable heritage site. This aqueduct captures water from the Fontgrand Spring, located 6 km from the village. Marquis René Gaspard de la Croix called on Pierre Paul Riquet, who also built the Canal du Midi, to construct this hydraulic structure.
Heath and the historic centre of Castries
7.04 mi
+200 ft
-207 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Castries (Hérault)
A walk through the Castries scrubland, where you can admire the aqueduct, the Château de Castries and its distinctive water tower, visible for miles around, as well as the historic centre of this pretty village in the Hérault.
Map of Aïlas and Grand Montbeyre from Teyran
6.44 mi
+240 ft
-236 ft
3h 10
Easy
Departure from Teyran (Hérault)
A beautiful hike through woods and vineyards to the east and north of Teyran, easily accessible even after heavy rain. Several car parks are available near the start. The paths are DFCI tracks or similar. Not recommended in hot weather as most of the route is uncovered.
Wine tour in Teyran
4.35 mi
+167 ft
-138 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Teyran (Hérault)
This short route of the commune of Teyran will take you to wine tasting cellars and show you around the old village.
Discover La Grande-Motte
8.00 mi
+13 ft
-13 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from La Grande-Motte (Hérault)
A walk in white, green and blue: the white of the beautiful buildings designed by architect Jean Balladur, the green of the small but numerous parks criss-crossed by a multitude of pedestrian walkways, and, of course, the blue of the sea.If I were God, I would be wary of architects! They are the subversive instruments of the human race's secret project: to rebuild Paradise Lost.Jean Balladur
Bois du Boucanet, lake and Ponant district
8.30 mi
+16 ft
-13 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from La Grande-Motte (Hérault)
This hike offers two different atmospheres. The first part is a circular route along the edge of the Bois du Boucanet and then through the marshes bordering the Étang du Ponant, where you can encounter birds and horses. The second part, on the other side of the Vidourle, is an urban walk in the Ponant district of La Grande Motte, where you may encounter sea turtles, then through the town centre and back via the beach.This circular route can easily be split into two shorter walks.
Castries - aqueduct 1
4.96 mi
+135 ft
-138 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Castries (Hérault)
This peaceful walk partly follows the Castries Aqueduct, built by Paul Riquet (architect of the Canal du Midi) and completed in 1676. This structure supplied water to the Château de Castries via 7 km of tunnels, trenches and aqueducts.
This hike also allows you to discover the ruins of the Pont des Tourilles bridge over the Cadoule, a remarkable little chapel, the Fondespierre departmental estate and a small drystone shelter nestled in a dry stone wall.
The Plan d'Ailas loop
3.06 mi
+207 ft
-197 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Teyran (Hérault)
A family hike, originally marked in blue but with many markers removed by vandals. It will take you through the north-eastern part of the village of Teyran: the Plan d’Ailas. Beautiful view of Pic Saint-Loup and the Castries Aqueduct.
The old Maguelone Cathedral via the beach
8.91 mi
+30 ft
-30 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Palavas-les-Flots (Hérault)
A round trip hike on the beach between Palavas and the old Saint-Pierre-de-Maguelone Cathedral. Visit the Maguelone site and the centre of Palavas.
Tamaris Trail along the banks of the Étang du Méjean
4.70 mi
+7 ft
-7 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Lattes (Hérault)
Trail open from 9am to 6pm. Closed on Mondays.
In the heart of the Méjean nature reserve, set off to explore a unique landscape where ponds, reed beds and the wild spaces typical of the Camargue come together. The well-maintained trail, dotted with wooden footbridges, invites you to immerse yourself in remarkable flora and fauna: storks, flamingos, herons, coypu, Camargue horses and even bulls roam this unspoilt environment. A peaceful and accessible walk, ideal for a family outing in the heart of nature.
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