Oppidum de Nages and the Village of Langlade

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.

Details

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 8.51 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 00 
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    Difficulty: Easy

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    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 188 m
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    Descent: - 188 m

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    Highest point: 179 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 72 m
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ City: Langlade (30980)
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    Start/End: N 43.805474° / E 4.246636°
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    IGN map(s): Ref. 2842OT
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Description of the walk

(S) From the car park of the community room of Langlade, head up the southbound Chemin des Aires, then turn right on Rue des Lavandières and reach the washhouse.

(1) Pass the washhouse and take the track which goes up on the left heading south. Continue on the trail on the right (west) following the clear Yellow markings and head onto a new track. Do not follow the signs but take the westbound track (to the right) that will take you to the Langlade stadium.

(2) Just before the stadium, turn right and go up by a partially paved road north of the stabilised ground of a DFCI track. Follow it to the right (north) to Castelas (164 m) with a beautiful view (in clear weather as far as Mont Ventoux). Continue on this track that runs towards the south-west to a major intersection (158 m).

(3) Turn right and continue westbound on the track to a small promontory that overlooks much of Vaunage. Reach Roque de Vif (181 m) the highest peak of the south-west part of Vaunage. Continue on this track south then south-east to Oppidum de Nages.

(4) Head around Oppidium des Nages on the left (to the north) and go south-east to arrive at the Fontaine du Ranquet.

(5) From the fountain, go due north initially in the bed of a dry stream and then on its left bank, to an intersection. Take the path that goes up on the right to the north-east. This leads to a track on the left (north-east) that leads to the intersection at point (3) at 158 m.

(3) Turn right heading east, leave the road that enters the housing estate to get behind the stadium of Langlade. Continue on the right to reach the tennis courts.

(6) Head around the tennis courts to the right via a small trail that passes near the houses. Continue on this hillside trail that skirts around the Lauzières allotments by the North. Nice view of the village of Langlade through the pines.

(7) Arrive at a Chemin du Coin du Loup, head down to the north-east then take a small gullied path on the right to reach a capitelle (created by the children of the school of Langlade). Follow the path on the left to reach the Moulin Cavalier.

(8) From the mill, continue on the road down north-east and then, after this, take the path on the left to get to the top of Rue de la Calade. There, head down and take Rue Haute to the right passing in front of the temple and get to the town above the bar.

(9) Cross Place du Visago heading north-west and take Rue Basse to the south-west. Pass by the small square (Place des Oliviers) and the porch on the right to reach the top of the Chemin des Aires and take it down to get to the starting point.

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 73 m - Multi-purpose hall
  2. 1 : km 0.37 - alt. 83 m - Laundry
  3. 2 : km 1.12 - alt. 135 m - Stadium: stabilised pitch
  4. 3 : km 2.24 - alt. 159 m - DFCI crossroads, towards - Col de Saint-Dionisy
  5. 4 : km 3.88 - alt. 160 m - Oppidum of Nages
  6. 5 : km 4.43 - alt. 86 m - Ranquet fountain
  7. 6 : km 5.97 - alt. 136 m - Stadium: tennis courts
  8. 7 : km 6.9 - alt. 126 m - Chemin du Coin du Loup
  9. 8 : km 7.35 - alt. 122 m - Cavalier Mill
  10. 9 : km 7.96 - alt. 88 m - Place du Visago
  11. S/E : km 8.51 - alt. 72 m - Multi-purpose hall

Notes

Large car park in the communal hall.

Although this is an easy hike, it is important to wear the right shoes (a good pair of running shoes at least) because the path is stony.

A water point is available at the stadium next to the tennis courts. The water at the washhouse is not for drinking...
Avoid this hike in hot weather even though most of the route is in scrubland.

This hike can also be done by mountain bike. Only notable difficulty, the rise to the Ranquet Fontaine as far as the DFCI track.

Worth a visit

From Roque Vif: a beautiful view of the Vaunage plains, Calvisson and Roc Gachone (and its 3 mills), Pic-Saint-Loup and in good weather the Cévennes and the sea beyond.

Cycle route behind the train station (21 km between Sommières and Caveirac) and brand new nursery next to the car park.

Reviews and comments

4.2 / 5
Based on 69 reviews

Reliability of the description
4 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.1 / 5
Route interest
4.6 / 5
Jouanen
Jouanen

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 04, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant walk that ends at a pretty mill and the charming village of Langlade.

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ALAIN1957
ALAIN1957

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 05, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A short, fascinating route through the Oppidum of Nages and the old village of Langlade.

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elway22
elway22

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 15, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely little hike

Points to note
- Do not go too far down between points 1 and 2; after taking the right-hand bend, there are several paths //.
- There is a signposted orientation table (sign) between point 3 and the Roque de Viou, but it no longer seems to exist
- Within the oppidum itself, if you decide to have a picnic in the shade, there is a way to rejoin the track without climbing back up to the summit
- Just after 5, stay in the dry riverbed until the Y-junction; there is a semblance of a track overhanging it, but it is a false lead
- At the mill at point 8, you can take a shortcut through the grassy paths
- The bar at point 9 has closed

The route is superb; the view from the Roque de Viou is magnificent. The oppidum has been very well restored and the climb up the dry riverbed is very picturesque.

It took us 4 hours without rushing.

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ALAIN1957
ALAIN1957

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 05, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A short, fascinating route through the Oppidum of Nages and the old village of Langlade.

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Caro 84
Caro 84

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 23, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A pretty village, with a route suitable for families with children.

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bernard randonneur
bernard randonneur

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 12, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful hike, but not to be attempted in hot weather. The descent to the source of the Ranquet is magnificent, but should not be attempted in wet weather as the slabs are quite slippery.

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jcasasaragon
jcasasaragon
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 28, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Nice route, more of a stroll up to the very interesting oppidum, then more of a hike with the pretty climb up the dry stream.
Nice little visit to the mill at the end.

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JPM2539
JPM2539

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 14, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Easy and rewarding walk, we really enjoyed it

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CACAHOUÈTE
CACAHOUÈTE

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 25, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Remarkable Nages oppidum.

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Diddan
Diddan

Overall rating : 4.5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 04, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : Not used / Not applicable
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Avoid wet or rainy weather. The slabs in the "Le Ranquet" stream are slippery.

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Pauline.Radio
Pauline.Radio

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 06, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

☺️ Super trail circuit for trail training.
It's winter, so the temperature is ideal! Not too cold and sunny ☀️! Beautiful scenery!

Great to discover when you're passing through the department.

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berbag
berbag

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 28, 2023
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : Not used / Not applicable
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Lovely walk along small, pleasant paths with beautiful viewpoints and the superb oppidum of Nages.

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courbessac
courbessac

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 06, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant walk with beautiful views of the sea and the Pic St Loup from the balcony in fine weather. It is unfortunate that the oppidum at Nages is not explained.
Marking problem at the end.
Tricky passage through the stream after the spring as it is very slippery.

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mluce
mluce

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 28, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant route between tracks and country lanes, with a few mishaps at the start. If the route is on the yellow track... Point it out, it's easier than... Turn right/left... Some pretty viewpoints and an interesting oppidum

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Bri-Bri
Bri-Bri

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 05, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A small problem at the end of the route where you are told to "leave the road that enters the housing estate", but: right or left, as there are no more markings ....... we opted for the left with the help of the compass !!!!! Otherwise, a very nice tour !!!!

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