Orsan walks

This is a short, easy hike that is very varied and informative, allowing you to visit the pretty village of Orsan, the hillsides of the Lacau plateau, explore the ancient town of Camp de César, enjoy a magnificent view of the Rhône valley, and above all, pass through the narrow Passage du Loup, where the famous golden goat is said to have once left a little of its blood and golden fleece on the rock walls.

Starting from Chusclan, this is a hike over different types of terrain (tarmacked paths between vineyards, DFCI trails, single-track paths, etc.). Viewpoints over the Rhone Valley and Mont Ventoux. Visit to the medieval site of Gicon.

Route on the Plateau de Lacau and in the two valleys that surround it: the Combe d'Enfer, very wild and mysterious, and the Combe Roubaud, less steep but just as lush.

A family walk around the Oppidum of Caesar Camp in Laudun.

A very beautiful, mostly flat trail through holm oak trees, alternating between shaded passages and panoramic views of the surrounding plains and hills. A visit to Caesar's Camp will add a touch of history to the end of the trail.

A pleasant short walk with a slight incline. The Saint-Pierre Chapel is still in good condition but closed. Beautiful views of the valley.

A very pleasant walk through the vineyards and across rocky terrain where holm oaks abound.

This hike, which is a little long but not particularly difficult, in the hills above Bagnols-sur-Cèze will take you along some of the paths to Santiago de Compostela (marked with shells). You will pass by the Saint-Martin de Jussan Chapel in Tresques and the Templar Chapel on the Boussargues estate. The terrain is varied: tracks, woodland paths and small roads.

Discover the ruins of the Château Saint-Agathe in Sabran and the beautifully restored Château de Boussargues.

A lovely short walk through vineyards and holm oaks with a magnificent view of the Alps in fine weather.

A route through vineyards and forests of pine and oak trees, passing through quiet, picturesque hamlets. This walk is an opportunity to discover or rediscover this hilly part of the Gard Rhodanien.Route marked in yellow with directional signs.

Who hasn't admired the fortress of Mornas while driving along the A7 motorway? Now is your chance to climb up a very accessible path and admire the landscape of the Rhône Valley from a cliff over 100 metres high, then continue on a circular route between heath and pine forests. This is a variation on a route offered on site, which avoids returning via a fairly busy tarmac road between buildings and houses.

Set off easily to explore nature from the centre of Saint-Laurent-des-Arbres. The view of Mont Ventoux will accompany you throughout this hike, which presents no technical difficulty but will still require a pair of trainers and the ability to walk 13 km. Although there are several shaded sections, bring a hat and 1 litre of water per person if the temperature exceeds 25°C. The route will surprise you with the diversity of its landscapes and vegetation. After a stroll through the heath, the path continues through Lirac, then climbs through the vineyards before descending through a pine forest with sandy ground.

The old quarries are not open to visitors for safety reasons: in this area, do not stray from the paths as there are large holes in the ground. The Massif d'Uchaux offers spectacular views, particularly of Mont Ventoux and the Dentelles de Montmirail.

An easy climb to the fortress along gently sloping paths. Explore the ridge path of the Uchaux massif.

A route in the Gard Rhodanien region for the whole family, on paths accessible to all. Alternatively, it is possible to take a shortcut via the path directly connecting points (3) and (7), reducing the length of the route to 10 km.

Short hike in the grounds of Château de Montfaucon.

Loop around the village of Saint-Gervais in the Gard. A short, easy and varied walk, fragrant in spring with thyme, heather and rosemary lining the paths. The route passes through vineyards, olive groves and national forest.

Enjoy the beautiful crossing around the Grande Combe ravine and, once you reach the highest point of Montmount, you can admire the beautiful panorama.

The first part of the hike is through the woods, followed by a ridge trail offering superb views of the Rhône valley. At the end of the trail, you will arrive above the fortress.

A pleasant short walk through landscapes of ochre-coloured canyons filled with pine trees and surprising sand caves to round off the route. The start of the route is marked in yellow. The final section follows a tarmac road and runs alongside an avenue to return to the car park. ‘Former mines’ warning signs are placed along the route for your safety and to ensure you remain vigilant.  

A circular loop offering the chance to discover remains from different eras and an exceptional view of the Val de Tave and the Gard vineyards. Indeed, antiquity and the Middle Ages sit side by side in the same place, making this site truly unique.

This is a short, pleasant and fairly shaded walk. You will, however, need to take a few small paths and descend a few metres via a ‘short climb down’. A view of the Rhône Valley will be visible along the way on clear days.

Before reaching the plateau overlooking the Rhône valley, offering superb views to the south and north, this route takes you through old sand quarry galleries and part of a surprising drystone shelter trail. At the western end of the plateau stands the fortress of Mornas, which you can see from above but which can be reached by taking a short detour.The only difficulty of this route is its length, as it mainly follows wide forest tracks lined with majestic pine trees.

A pleasant walk through vineyards and woodland, with lovely unobstructed views of the surrounding countryside.