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Montagnac 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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
The Bragassargues Caves
7.95 mi
+715 ft
-705 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Combas (Gard)
A pleasant hike through the heath and the Bois des Lens with a few picturesque stops (the drystone shelter of Noémie, the caves, the fossils, the imposing arch) and distant views of the region.
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.
La Tourille from Montpezat
3.71 mi
+328 ft
-308 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Montpezat (Gard)
A short family walk to discover the agricultural landscapes that have evolved over the centuries in line with practices and history.
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.
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...
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.
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.
Circular around the Cévennes foothills starting from Quissac
55.14 mi
+4,800 ft
-4,780 ft
7 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Quissac (Gard)
Circular mountain bike route from Quissac to admire some of the restored structures on the greenway from Quissac to Sumène. Tunnels and viaduct between Sumène and Ganges and the Saint-Hyppolite-du-Fort viaduct. Note the beautiful structure with its segmental arch at the entrance to Sumène.
Oppidum of Mouressipe in Saint-Côme-et-Maruéjols
4.91 mi
+476 ft
-502 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Saint-Côme-et-Maruéjols (Gard)
A short, interesting walk with no particular difficulties.
La Clotte
5.67 mi
+249 ft
-259 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Fontanès (Gard)
Mills, fords and wells punctuate this hike along the Vidourle, illustrating the importance of water and its use.
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.
Oppidum of Mouressipe
2.95 mi
+377 ft
-377 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Saint-Côme-et-Maruéjols (Gard)
A short hike starting from the village of Saint-Côme leads to the Mouressipe oppidum, offering a beautiful view of the Vaunage.
This route through the heath will also take you past a few drystone shelters and along a beautiful winding path through a small valley.
Circular around Saint-Côme via the Oppidum de Mouressipe
10.12 mi
+1,302 ft
-1,296 ft
5h 45
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Côme-et-Maruéjols (Gard)
This hike will take you through the Vaunage plain, a very fertile valley between Nîmes and Sommières where vineyards and olive groves stretch out. It has been continuously populated since the middle of the Neolithic period, as evidenced by the Congénies menhir dating from around 2500 BC.
Seven oppida known to date were built and occupied from the 8th century BC to the 1st century AD, notably by the Volques. Along the way, you will cross heath and vineyards and discover an oppidum (hilltop settlement), a mill and wells dating from Roman times.
Notre-Dame de Prime Combe
Association / Club / Walk leader
8.44 mi
+781 ft
-774 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Lecques (Gard)
Starting from Lecques, this is a beautiful hike with surprising discoveries, a pleasant place to eat and a remarkable viewpoint.
The Valats and the Saint-Côme Mill in Clarensac
5.08 mi
+676 ft
-696 ft
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from Clarensac (Gard)
This short walk starting from Clarensac will take you, through a few small valleys, along the south-facing slopes of this part of the Vaunage region and on to the Moulin de Saint-Côme, an ideal spot to enjoy a beautiful view over the plain and as far as the Pic-Saint-Loup.
From Russan to the Saint-Nicolas bridge via the Gardon gorges
10.80 mi
+699 ft
-669 ft
5h 35
Difficult
Departure from Sainte-Anastasie (Gard) (Gard)
This summer hike will allow you to discover a little-known part of the Gardon Gorges as you walk along its bed in a sumptuous and wild setting. The return trip along the paths at the top of the cliffs will take you higher up and offer you a different view of the route you have just completed below.
Note: check the Practical Information section for water levels.
The Yerles du Gardon, the cliffs of Russan and its caves
7.52 mi
+1,388 ft
-1,385 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Sainte-Anastasie (Gard) (Gard)
The word "yerle" is of Occitan origin and refers to the alluvial part of a river bend. The route follows the top of the cliffs of the Gorges du Gardon, which overlook the river by about a hundred metres. Numerous caves are visible in the cliffs, including the Grotte de la Trône (currently closed for preservation), which contains paintings dating back 37,000 years. Descend to the Gardon twice, then take a short walk on the large cliff at Russan.
The Gardon Gorges, from Russan to Collias
12.84 mi
+1,332 ft
-1,411 ft
7h 05
Moderate
Departure from Sainte-Anastasie (Gard) (Gard)
This is a long hike that takes you through part of the Gardon Gorges, with beautiful views of the river and the La Baume site.
A short circular loop in Deaux
1.70 mi
+131 ft
-105 ft
0h 55
Easy
Departure from Deaux (Gard)
A short, unpretentious walk starting from the Deaux Town Hall car park.
A leisurely one-hour walk.
The return journey is along a tarmac road.
Water wheels from Salinelles
3.24 mi
+105 ft
-105 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Salinelles (Gard)
Enjoy a pleasant family walk along the Vidourle river to discover two mills with their fords and two magnificent water wheels, one of which has a wash house, which once punctuated the rhythm of life in days gone by.
The Oppidum de Nage and the Moulin de Langlade in Saint-Dionisy
6.22 mi
+866 ft
-850 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Dionizy (Gard)
Not far from Nîmes, Roman and Gallo-Roman remains are legion (so to speak). Castellas, oppidums and Roman fountains line the Roque-de-Vif hill, surrounded by four charming villages in the Vaunage region: Saint-Dionisy to the north, Nages and Solorgues to the south, and Langlade to the east, with its pretty windmill.
Circular nature trail in the heart of Boisset-et-Gaujac
2.19 mi
+200 ft
-213 ft
1h 10
Easy
Departure from Boisset-et-Gaujac (Gard)
Starting from the town hall, follow the paths or single tracks through the countryside near the village centre. This is a bucolic walk where you will encounter very few cars.
Along the Bourdic river in Aubussargues
4.11 mi
+210 ft
-210 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Aubussargues (Gard)
A short, shady walk for most of the way. You'll discover a variety of landscapes. Paths full of flowers and scents of different types of wood, freshness and proximity to the river.Ideal for groups or families. Be careful between (7) and (8), where you walk on the asphalt road.
In the vineyards of Massillargues-Attuech
10.10 mi
+768 ft
-764 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Anduze (Gard)
Between vineyards and olive groves, a few beautiful farmhouses and villages. Different landscape on the banks of the Gardon, with meadows. All that remains of the château are the walls and a view. A passage also high up on the heath.
Around the Bois de Clapisse
2.99 mi
+105 ft
-108 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Aujargues (Gard)
A short walk in a rural setting alternating between undergrowth and viewpoints.
You will discover its wild heath, which has always been used by man for food crops and sheep grazing, and oak wood for the production of charcoal and glassware.
The Cornier drystone shelters from Langlade
8.68 mi
+472 ft
-449 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Langlade (Gard)
This hike, starting from Langlade, alternates between greenways, DFCI tracks, forest trails and a few tarmac sections at the end.
It will take you through vineyards and heath to the Cornier drystone shelters, a pretty site developed and maintained by the Clapassaïres des Amis de Bernis.
Drystone shelters and clapas in the Gard heath
8.28 mi
+751 ft
-732 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Langlade (Gard)
This hike, starting from Langlade, will take you along forest trails and firebreaks to discover the drystone shelters and clapas, dry stone shelters and walls typical of the Gard heath.
Oppidum de Nages and the Village of Langlade
5.29 mi
+617 ft
-617 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Langlade (Gard)
A walk in scrubland from Langlade to the Gallo-Roman site of the Oppidum de Nages offering a view of the entire Vaunage with the Cevennes, the sea and Pic-Saint-Loup in the distance.
It ends with a visit to the village of Langlade with its narrow streets, mill, its temple, its 2 squares... and its ancient houses.
On the trails between Langlade and the Oppidum de Nages
5.16 mi
+751 ft
-751 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from Langlade (Gard)
This hike from Langlade will take you through the heath to the Oppidum de Nages, the Roque de Viou and the Castelas via paths that are sometimes in the undergrowth and sometimes on the cliff edge with views of the Vaunage.
A beautiful variation on another hike in the same area.
Bois de Paris
6.72 mi
+755 ft
-774 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Aspères (Gard)
In the heathland hinterland between Sommières and Quissac, this wild, wooded hill dominates the Vidourle valley and offers a beautiful view to the south, all the way to the sea.
The Priory of Saint Pierre from Aspères
4.66 mi
+318 ft
-312 ft
2h 25
Moderate
Departure from Aspères (Gard)
A very pleasant hike in the Bois de Paris through heath and holm oak trees to beautiful viewpoints over the Cévennes.
The Aujargues hills
11.05 mi
+554 ft
-584 ft
5h 35
Moderate
Departure from Aujargues (Gard)
Amid hills and valleys, a bull ranch (manade) under the pine trees, abandoned quarries, and quaint villages with narrow, shady lanes. A wonderful glimpse of the Gard.
Castles from Villevielle
4.84 mi
+236 ft
-236 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Villevieille (Gard)
A tour to discover the rich history of the Vidourle Valley: castles, old farmhouses, fountains and wash houses.
A few sections on paved roads make this walk accessible to all.
The Camisards' Cave from Euzet
5.96 mi
+653 ft
-650 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Euzet (Gard)
Small circuit around Euzet, to discover the Cave or Baume des Camisards.
Pretty villages and beautiful countryside between Uzès and Nîmes
13.19 mi
+801 ft
-830 ft
6h 45
Difficult
Departure from Euzet (Gard)
This is a simple hike with little elevation gain, just over 20 km, so it's a bit challenging but still accessible to many. Above all, it's a very pleasant hike. Starting from Euzet-les-Bains, this route takes you through Saint-Hippolyte-de-Caton, Saint-Étienne-d'Olm, Saint-Cézaire-de-Gauzignan, Saint-Maurice-de-Cazevieille and Saint-Jean-de-Ceyrargues. Between each village, you will pass through pleasant countryside with fields and woods.
Le Serre d'Avène
4.29 mi
+945 ft
-915 ft
2h 50
Moderate
Departure from Bagard (Gard)
Serre d'Avène is one of the many hills north of Bagard and the highest of them all.
This circular hike will take you there via tracks and paths through the heath. At the summit, you will discover a beautiful view of the Cévennes and the Alès conurbation.
The Oppidum of Nages
3.12 mi
+358 ft
-358 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Langlade (Gard)
A walk to discover a superb oppidum, with a wonderful view of the Vaunage valley, the source of the Ranquet and the Serre de la Font.
The Rock of Anduze
6.17 mi
+696 ft
-679 ft
3h 25
Easy
Departure from Bagard (Gard)
A beautiful circuit in the Gard countryside allowing you to discover the town of Anduze from the rock dominating it. Very pleasant circuit in the Gard countryside allowing you to discover this Mediterranean vegetation made of green oaks and chestnut trees. Here, the thyme is very prevalent, allowing you to breathe air much more perfumed than the one in our cities.
The Rocher Saint-Julien
1.66 mi
+630 ft
-633 ft
1h 20
Moderate
Departure from Anduze (Gard)
A short route to discover Anduze and climb to the top of the rock overlooking the town.
Les Capélans and la Grande Pallières
10.12 mi
+1,480 ft
-1,480 ft
5h 55
Moderate
Departure from Anduze (Gard)
A long loop to climb to the summit of Capélans, which offers a fine view of the surrounding area, then to discover the dolmens on the Grande Pallières ridge and the Panissière dolmen further down. Return via the quiet districts of Anduze.
The Bois de Paris from Garrigues
8.66 mi
+869 ft
-850 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Garrigues (Hérault)
A hike in the heart of the heath with panoramic views of the sea, Pic Saint-Loup, the Cévennes and Mont Lozère
In April, the path between (3) and (5) is lined with dwarf irises, asphodels and beautiful wild orchids!
