Saint-Quentin-la-Poterie walks

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

A beautiful circuit in the Gard garrigue, discovering some of its small hidden hamlets.

A short, shady walk for most of the way. You'll discover a variety of landscapes. Paths full of flowers and scents of different types of wood, freshness and proximity to the river.Ideal for groups or families. Be careful between (7) and (8), where you walk on the asphalt road.

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)

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.

Family outing visiting the beautiful site of Collias Hermitage.

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.

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.

Discover Blauzac, its Roman bridge and its "capitelles", dry-stone buildings used mainly as shelters for farmers.

Stroll through the vineyards around Bourdic to discover the grape varieties and the amazing rocks carved into the walls of an ancient Roman quarry.

Discover the village wash-houses, the Pouzaranque de Plagnol, the capitelles to the North and the ruins of the Roman aqueduct.

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.

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.

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.