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La Tourille from Montpezat
Visorando Member
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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 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 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.
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.
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.
Calvisson la Vaunage
11.36 mi
+1,142 ft
-1,138 ft
6h 15
Moderate
Departure from Calvisson (Gard)
Magnificent view from the Roc de Gachone and the Tour de Guet (the Ventoux, the Pic Saint-Loup, the Hortus, the coastline).
Calvisson and its mills
2.16 mi
+397 ft
-377 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from Calvisson (Gard)
A short walk to discover the capital of the Vaunage region and its mills at the top of Roc de Gachone, which offers a beautiful view from Pic-Saint-Loup to Mont Ventoux.
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.
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.
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 Puechs tour
3.19 mi
+259 ft
-236 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Congénies (Gard)
Through the heath and pine forest, a lovely tour of the village to discover different viewpoints.
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.
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 mills on the Vidourle and the Montredon ruins
9.87 mi
+499 ft
-495 ft
5h 00
Easy
Departure from Sommières (Gard)
A pleasant, easy hike. Mostly on paths, sometimes on small roads. Landscapes of garrigue, vines and woods. Several mills line the route. You must make a short round trip to the Vidourle to admire them and enjoy the river's restful calm (on this day!!).
The mills of Vidourle and Montredon
4.64 mi
+187 ft
-190 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Sommières (Gard)
This hike is inseparable from the history of the Vidourle, the river that has shaped the life and landscapes of the region.
You will come across mills and cross ancient passes.
Circular of castles and drystone shelters in Sommières
6.40 mi
+499 ft
-502 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Sommières (Gard)
This pleasant hike takes you past châteaux (Sommières, Villevieille), olive groves dotted with drystone shelters, and small woods. It also passes through the old Bon Temps quarries in Junas, which host a jazz festival in July.
Between the greenway and the Vidourle river in Sommières
4.15 mi
+177 ft
-180 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Sommières (Gard)
This short hike is accessible to all, with no elevation gain, and will allow you to discover Sommières, a medieval town that is well worth a visit. The first part of the hike takes place on a greenway (a former railway line connecting Sommières to Ganges) that has been remarkably restored with several engineering structures.
Circular route around Sommières
2.97 mi
+128 ft
-128 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Sommières (Gard)
This very easy walk follows part of the old railway line, now converted into a cycle path, which links Sommières to Caveirac and allows you to explore the town of Sommières.
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...
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.
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.
From Aubais to Junas, between quarries and mills
7.94 mi
+594 ft
-577 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Aubais (Gard)
This is a pleasant and easy hike, with no elevation gain, shaded and sheltered from the wind, with many points of interest: flowers in spring, quarries, mills, drystone shelters, as well as donkeys, horses and chickens. Follow the yellow markings, which makes this walk possible even without a GPS, and if you have the map, there are several shortcuts you can take if the children get tired. There are several good spots for a picnic.
On the trail of the Romans
6.90 mi
+197 ft
-171 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Saussines (Hérault)
This walk devoted to the discovery of Roman ruins will introduce you to two medieval Languedoc villages.The scrubland will bring you the fragrance of thyme and the landscapes will enchant photographers. Enjoy without moderation.
Note: To help with orientation, "tricky" sections have been highlighted with blue dotted markers.