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Loop from Saint-Hippolyte-de-Montaigu to Masmolène
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
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
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
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
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
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
A pleasant walk through vineyards and woodland, with lovely unobstructed views of the surrounding countryside.
The quarries and Roman ruins at Vers-Pont-du-Gard
Discover the village wash-houses, the Pouzaranque de Plagnol, the capitelles to the North and the ruins of the Roman aqueduct.
Oppidum Saint-Vincent and Saint-Saturnin Chapel
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.
The Gardon Gorges
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)
Family outing visiting the beautiful site of Collias Hermitage.
Collias Hermitage Valley and Camp de Gibert ridges
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.
La Chapelle and Grotte de la Baume from Sanilhac-Sagriès
A beautiful 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.
The descent is gentle, but the climb back up is steeper, though fairly short.
Alternatively, set off from Collias to enjoy the Gardon Gorges for longer
30/10/2023: I have reclassified this route as "medium difficulty" following several comments about the steep climb on the way back (+100m over 300m)
From La Moustarde to La Baume de Saint-Vérédème via the Gorges du Gardon
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
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...