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From Bastide d'Engras to Saint-Laurent-la-Vernède in the ochres
Visorando Member
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 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!
Belvézet
10.00 mi
+1,250 ft
-1,257 ft
5h 40
Moderate
Departure from Belvézet (Gard)
A beautiful circuit in the Gard garrigue, discovering some of its small hidden hamlets.
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.
Loop from Saint-Hippolyte-de-Montaigu to Masmolène
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.
In the heath of Lussan
7.45 mi
+699 ft
-692 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Lussan (Gard)
A beautiful, easy hike, best done in spring or autumn. Good paths, sometimes a little stony, lead you through heath and holm oak woods.
Lussan loop at the Portail des Concluses
14.40 mi
+1,355 ft
-1,345 ft
7h 50
Difficult
Departure from Lussan (Gard)
This hike starts from the car park below the village of Lussan, which I visited on the way back. It crosses fields and forest, heathland, to reach the Portail des Concluses, which this year at the end of May still had water, so it was superb. We climb back up from the Portail des Concluses on the other side, a good climb that is a little strenuous but nothing insurmountable. After walking through the heath, we pass through hamlets and villages interspersed with passages through the surrounding countryside to return to the village of Lussan.
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.
Les Concluses de L'Aiguillon
5.69 mi
+679 ft
-663 ft
5 hrs
Extremely difficult
Departure from Lussan (Gard)
Set off to explore the Concluses Canyon, carved into the limestone by the Aiguillon. A complete change of scenery in a wild and unspoilt setting, this hike is best enjoyed in summer when the Aiguillon is almost dry, but expect to get your feet wet. The hike takes place in the rugged riverbed, so you will have to climb frequently, accompanied by the sound of cicadas.
Les Concluses de Lussan- Le Merderis
9.12 mi
+1,302 ft
-1,302 ft
5h 20
Difficult
Departure from Lussan (Gard)
There is a lot to see in Lussan. Start with the clear waters of the narrows at the Portail des Concluses and carry on to the Pierre Plantée standing stone. You will be delighted by a breathtaking view of the Cévennes and will cross the scrubland on varied terrain to the Table des Turcs dolmen. Eventually you arrive at La Lèque, which is an ideal spot for a lunchbreak. The last few kilometres are on wide lanes, leading back to the first section of the route.
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.
A loop starting from Goudargues
5.58 mi
+748 ft
-774 ft
3h 15
Easy
Departure from Goudargues (Gard)
Easy loop from the hamlet of La Bastide d'Orniols in the commune of Goudargues in the Gard. Heath, pine forest, chapels, drystone shelters, stone houses.
It is possible to start in the village of Goudargues, see Practical Information below.
La Sabranesque
12.12 mi
+1,424 ft
-1,398 ft
6h 50
Moderate
Departure from Sabran (Gard)
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.
From Saint-Michel-d'Euzet to La Roque-sur-Cèze
7.41 mi
+614 ft
-614 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Michel-d'Euzet (Gard)
Hike from the village of Saint-Michel-d'Euzet that takes you on a loop around the village of La Roque-sur-Cèze (ranked among the most beautiful villages in France).
The village of La Roque is perched on a rocky outcrop and is bordered by the Cèze. The area is a natural site for swimming; near the village are the Cascades de Sautadet falls.
La Roque-sur-Cèze and the Sautadet Waterfalls
6.62 mi
+381 ft
-384 ft
3h 25
Easy
Departure from Saint-Michel-d'Euzet (Gard)
A beautiful route that will take you to the remarkable Sautadet waterfalls and La Roque-sur-Cèze, listed as one of the "Most Beautiful Villages in France", where a heritage trail awaits you.
Please strictly observe the safety instructions at the Sautadet Waterfalls nature site! Swimming is prohibited
Saint-Gervais in the Gard
6.46 mi
+502 ft
-502 ft
3h 25
Easy
Departure from Saint-Gervais (Gard)
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.
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