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Loop from Saint-Hippolyte-de-Montaigu to Masmolène
Visorando Member
8.16 mi
+620 ft
-607 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Hippolyte-de-Montaigu (Gard)
Set off to explore the small villages of the Uzège, the sandstone and quartzite formations classified by André Malraux, the remains of Copper Age huts and a beautiful, well-restored Romanesque chapel.
La Capelle and Masmolène
8.91 mi
+840 ft
-843 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from La Capelle-et-Masmolène (Gard)
Passing through garrigue, the shade of holm oaks and vineyards, this hike will allow you to discover an old restored windmill, Gallo-Roman ruins and an XIth century Romanesque chapel with, from time to time, a breathtaking 360° panorama...
Addition Moderator on 05/06/2021 : modifications on the ground since the publication of this hike. Make sure to read the comments and opinions below before leaving.
The quarries of Saint-Quentin-la-Poterie
8.50 mi
+591 ft
-561 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Quentin-la-Poterie (Gard)
This is a fairly shaded hike, with one section offering a lovely view. The quarries are a fun and peaceful place for a picnic. The distance is not a problem as there is little elevation gain, making this a hike that is accessible to many, with the added bonus of a visit to Saint Quentin and its pottery workshops on the way back!
Saint-Maximin - Uzès
Association / Club / Walk leader
7.30 mi
+794 ft
-801 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Maximin (Gard)
A route that starts in the heath and climbs up ancient paths to the heart of Uzès. Take a short tour of the town and descend via the pleasant green area around the Eure fountain. Then climb back up to "the Mountain" (as it is called), where you can enjoy a superb view of the bishopric of Uzès. The return journey through the woods and heath is dotted with drystone shelters.
The Vallée de l'Eure, Uzès
8.98 mi
+942 ft
-928 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Uzès (Gard)
A circuit around Uzès, discovering the Eure valley and its source that once fed the city of Nimes, then a loop through Gardoise scrubland to return to Uzès.
The source of the Eure in Uzès
4.07 mi
+348 ft
-348 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Uzès (Gard)
A walk along the Alzon river allows you to discover the source of the Eure, which was captured by the Romans to supply Nîmes with drinking water via the aqueduct. The remains are still visible. The walk then climbs to a magnificent viewpoint offering a wide panorama of Uzès.
Around Pouzilhac
4.80 mi
+138 ft
-138 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Pouzilhac (Gard)
A pleasant walk through vineyards and woodland, with lovely unobstructed views of the surrounding countryside.
From Bastide d'Engras to Saint-Laurent-la-Vernède in the ochres
8.35 mi
+771 ft
-768 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from La Bastide-d'Engras (Gard)
A very pretty, varied walk with no particular difficulties. A few short detours will allow you to discover the castle, 15th-century barris, wash house, etc. Not to mention the moving Harry Potter-esque cemetery at the Saint-Jean Chapel and the imposing Coucouvèze dolmen. All this amid the ochre colours that line much of the route. Some parts of the route follow tarmac roads, but these are relatively short and, above all, they are very small roads with hardly any traffic.
The quarries and Roman ruins at Vers-Pont-du-Gard
8.29 mi
+374 ft
-354 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Vers-Pont-du-Gard (Gard)
Discover the village wash-houses, the Pouzaranque de Plagnol, the capitelles to the North and the ruins of the Roman aqueduct.
The Oppidum of Saint-Vincent and the La Gardie tower via the Margelet hillsides
3.23 mi
+571 ft
-597 ft
2h 00
Moderate
Departure from Gaujac (Gard)
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.
Oppidum Saint-Vincent and Saint-Saturnin Chapel
7.77 mi
+614 ft
-584 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Gaujac (Gard)
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.
Towards the Pont du Gard via the aqueducts from Castillon-du-Gard
7.05 mi
+430 ft
-449 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Castillon-du-Gard (Gard)
A different way to access the Pont du Gard on foot is from the top of the bridge, following the aqueducts that are often overlooked by the public. You will walk along fairly flat paths and discover ruins along the way. You will arrive at the top of the Pont du Gard and can descend to the Pont du Gard site free of charge.Given the multitude of paths, it is essential to use GPS for guidance.
Saint-Martin Forest starting from Castillon-du-Gard
5.63 mi
+469 ft
-469 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Castillon-du-Gard (Gard)
A beautiful hike offering views of the Pont du Gard in the distance. A very beautiful trail between the points (4) and (6).
You can visit the village of Castillon on the way back.
No particular difficulties.
The Gardon Gorges
7.06 mi
+810 ft
-814 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Collias (Gard)
A walk beginning above the Gardon Gorges and continuing down along Gardon River. Please note that part of the route crosses an area destroyed by fires in 2017.
L'Ermitage de Collias (Collias hermitage)
4.03 mi
+614 ft
-620 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Collias (Gard)
Family outing visiting the beautiful site of Collias Hermitage.
Collias Hermitage Valley and Camp de Gibert ridges
6.36 mi
+633 ft
-627 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Collias (Gard)
A short circular loop that passes through the Hermitage and climbs up the wild Hermitage valley along a small, cool, shaded path.
After a small cultivated area, you return northwards along a track on the ridges overlooking the wild Fressinière valley. The end of the route offers superb views of the north of the valley, its villages, Mont Bouquet, Mont Ventoux and the Pont du Gard.
Caution: avoid this route when the rock is wet as some sections are slippery.
From Collias to Moulin de la Barque via the Vire des Chèvres du Gardon
7.08 mi
+915 ft
-906 ft
4h 05
Difficult
Departure from Collias (Gard)
This route does not follow theGR®®6on the plateau but takes a path along the cliff side overlooking the Gardon. The view is impressive and allows you to admire the canyon, which is over 100 metres deep. You may be lucky enough to encounter some wild goats.
⚠️ Following a Prefectural Biotope Protection Order, this hike is prohibited from January to June each year.
La Chapelle and Grotte de la Baume from Sanilhac-Sagriès
3.55 mi
+653 ft
-627 ft
2h 10
Moderate
Departure from Sanilhac-Sagriès (Gard)
A lovely walk through the Mediterranean forest to reach the Gardon and enjoy La Chapelle. Please note that the cave is closed from 1 May to 15 August, and from 15 November to 15 March.A gentle descent, followed by a steeper but fairly short climb.Alternatively, set off from Collias to enjoy the Gardon Gorges for longer30/10/2023: I have reclassified this route as ‘medium difficulty’ following several comments about the steep climb on the return journey (+100m over 300m covered)
From La Moustarde to La Baume de Saint-Vérédème via the Gorges du Gardon
8.29 mi
+886 ft
-896 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Sanilhac-Sagriès (Gard)
Follow theGR®6 trailthrough the heath, then descend to a magnificent wood of huge pine trees on the banks of the Gardon. The view is exceptional! The trail then follows the banks of the Gardon, passing by its resurgences. You will then arrive at the Moulin de la Barque and the Hermitage of Saint-Vérédème. The Baume that follows crosses the wall and requires a torch, but is only open part of the year to protect the bats. A steep climb equipped with handholds allows you to return via theGR®6.
The Pont Saint-Nicolas loop
8.47 mi
+1,194 ft
-1,198 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Sainte-Anastasie (Gard) (Gard)
From the Pont Saint-Nicolas de Campagnac and its priory, a loop takes you through part of the Gorges du Gardon. You can admire the meandering Gardon, the Grotte de la Trône (an ancient prehistoric shelter with drawings of mammoths and a feline dating from the Upper Palaeolithic behind a closed iron door), the Baume Percée, seen from above and below, the climbing cliffs at Russan...
