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Mauressargues walks
Circular path through the Mauressargues heath
Visorando Member
4.84 mi
+361 ft
-374 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Mauressargues (Gard)
A lovely circular route through the heath of Mauressargues along marked trails.
Panoramic views of the region and the Cévennes foothills, with a visit to the Saint-Geniès-de-Malgoirès dam.
Circular route through the heath between Domessargues and Boucoiran
7.02 mi
+748 ft
-722 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Domessargues (Gard)
A beautiful hike through the wild heath between the villages of Domessargues and Boucoiran, along marked trails.
Magnificent views of the surrounding villages and the Cévennes foothills.
Wine-tasting walk in Saint-Geniès-de-Malgoirès
5.96 mi
+66 ft
-66 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Saint-Geniès-de-Malgoirès (Gard)
A short walk through the Malgoirès vineyards. A very pleasant walk when it’s not too hot.
Circular wine-themed tour starting from Saint-Géniès-de-Malgoirès
4.94 mi
+72 ft
-72 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Saint-Geniès-de-Malgoirès (Gard)
The route starts at the Saint-Géniès-de-Malgoirès wine cooperative, descends into the plain of the commune of Sauzet and takes you along the banks of the Gardon.
Return to the village of Saint-Géniès through vineyards and farmland.
Quarries and woods of Lens
6.39 mi
+610 ft
-614 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Fons (Gard) (Gard)
Explore the Lens woodland and its white stone quarries, which were used for numerous buildings. There are many Roman quarries in this area. Lens stone is hard, white, very fine-grained, and highly prized by stonemasons and sculptors.
From Montmirat to the Bois de Lens
8.83 mi
+1,086 ft
-1,093 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Montmirat (Gard)
A hike mostly through forest, under the canopy of the Bois de Lens.
Throughout the walk you'll experience stunning scenery.
You'll also discover the Pielles Roman quarry, Macassargues caves (which were occupied by Neanderthal man), the pre-Roman sanctuary of Mabousquet (1st century BC), the Clunisian abbey of Jouffre (3rd century) and the Castellas de Montmirat (11th century).
Circuit via the priory of Jouffre (or Jouffe)
5.48 mi
+535 ft
-545 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Montmirat (Gard)
This hike will take you through the hills around Montmirat in the Courme Valley to the ridges of the Lens woods and the promontory of the church of Jouffre (also spelled Jouffe).
Route in Gardonnenque in Saint-Mamert-du-Gard
7.43 mi
+266 ft
-266 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Mamert-du-Gard (Gard)
This walk allows you to discover part of the Gardonnenque region located north-west of Nîmes.
Between vineyards and heath, you will pass through four villages: Saint-Mamert, Parignargues, Gajan and Fons. On the hilltops, on a clear day, at the Saint-Mamert mill, you can enjoy a 180° panorama from Pic Saint-Loup to Mont Bouquet, via Mont Aigual and Mont Lozère. In the foreground is the Bois des Leins massif.
Between vineyards and forests, a thousand-year-old juniper tree around Castelnau-Valence
6.31 mi
+387 ft
-384 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Castelnau-Valence (Gard)
A lovely hike, preferably done in spring to avoid the summer heat. A fine balance between shady paths in charming oak forests and open areas mostly in vineyards. The thousand-year-old juniper tree alone is worth the trip, such is its majesty.
The Sculpted Rocks at Saint-Chaptes
2.75 mi
+43 ft
-43 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from Saint-Chaptes (Gard)
This short route through the village of Saint-Chaptes in the Gard allows you to discover the rocks sculpted in open garrigue and also gives you a view over the village, its old narrow streets and its castle.
Cabane viewpoint and return via Deves
3.78 mi
+279 ft
-266 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Lézan (Gard)
An easy family hike offering a variety of paths through heath, vineyards and woodland. In some places, there are beautiful views of the Cévennes mountains with Mont Aigoual in the distance. Hikes with little elevation gain for a lovely family outing.
Springs and woods around Vézénobres
5.16 mi
+522 ft
-518 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Vézénobres (Gard)
A lovely, easy walk through the woods, allowing you to discover the charming village of Vézénobres, the springs that supply it with water, and beautiful views of the Cévennes. The entire walk follows marked hiking trails.
From Saint-Jean-de-Ceyrargues to Saint-Césaire-de-Gauzignan
6.34 mi
+512 ft
-502 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Jean-de-Ceyrargues (Gard)
On your way, you’ll pass through two small villages typical of the region, each with its own church and temple. The main industry here is agriculture. This short walk alternates between shaded and open stretches, offering a variety of landscapes, with oak woods, vineyards and olive groves, and occasionally some stunning views of the Cévennes.
Around Notre-Dame de Prime Combe
7.33 mi
+617 ft
-640 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Vic-le-Fesq (Gard)
Hike from the small village of Vic-le-Fesc, which will take you to the Vidourle River via the picturesque site of Notre-Dame de Prime Combe with its giant statues, Stations of the Cross and open chapel.
The Clos de Gaillard nature park
8.09 mi
+509 ft
-505 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Nîmes (Gard)
A beautiful 13 Km walk in the scrubland of Nîmes during which you will discover beautiful views of the Cevennes, magnificent capitelles and the Mediterranean vegetation: pines, cedars, fig trees, olive trees, strawberry trees, holm oaks, kermes oaks...