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Montmirat walks
Circuit via the priory of Jouffre (or Jouffe)
Visorando Member
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).
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).
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Circular path through the Mauressargues heath
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.