Sérignan walks

Set off on a hike through the heart of the Orb Delta vineyards to discover Sérignan and its Roman history. Along the route, you’ll enjoy views of the vineyards and the sea, as well as the town’s exceptional heritage, including its collegiate church, winegrowers’ houses and contemporary art museum.

A short walk along the Canal du Midi and its locks, via the Voie Verte. A fairly shaded route, then a short stretch through the vineyards as you skirt around Portiragnes, following the banks of the Grande Maïre. At the end of the route, you pass through the Portiragnes Marshes and the Lac de la Grande Maïre.

On the outskirts of Béziers, in the Villeneuve-lès-Béziers area, the vineyards stretch along the banks of the Canal du Midi. The Oenorando will take you on a journey of discovery through the landscapes and the mosaic of grape varieties, within the Pays d’Oc and Coteaux de Béziers PGI areas, which benefit from maritime influences on terroirs of rounded pebbles caressed by the local breeze.

A walk exploring the other side of the scenery, behind the beaches of Portiragnes. Along the Canal du Midi, meet the barges and discover the dedicated port on the edge of the marshes. A winter stopover for migratory birds, from the top of the small dunes, overlooking the beach. Walk along the dykes surrounded by salt marshes.

Walk on the outskirts of Béziers between nature and the city. Visit some of the city's remarkable points of interest. Always follow the water, in the shade if you choose the protected bank, passing through the locks (+ 2 footbridges) or along the Orb. The route is very easy as it mainly follows footpaths, with short sections shared with cars (be careful), and is accessible to children. It takes just over an hour at a brisk pace, or two hours at a leisurely pace.

This route starts at the nine locks of Fonseranes and takes you on a journey of discovery through the riches of Béziers, along the Canal du Midi and the Orb river.

Nissan-lez-Enserune, its mills, its Parazols bridge, located on the Roman road, then on the royal road. Walk in a site offering a vast panorama, stretching from the mountains (Caroux, Montagne Noire) to the Mediterranean Sea.

A circular route to explore the (channelled) Hérault estuary, the marshes and polders with their canals, the beach and the Tamarissière bunker site. Best avoided in hot weather as there is no shade along the route.

Located on the right bank of the Hérault, La Tamarissière resembles a small, peaceful seaside village. It owes its name to the tamarisk trees planted at the end of the 18th century to combat the silting up of the Hérault estuary. Surrounded by beaches, a vast pine forest and the Verdisses nature reserve, discover unspoilt nature on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea. From the basalt rocks of the jetty to the sandy dune paths and the damp ground amid lush vegetation, take a stroll through this setting of contrasts.

A quick family walk offering magnificent views of the chasm. This route is easy and provides quick access to the chasm. The path goes round the chasm and another one (with steps) even allows you to climb down into it.

Short loop in the Montagne de la Clape with a visit to the listed site of L'Œil Doux and the Domaine Municipal de l'Oustalet. This is the equestrian centre of the town of Fleury with a mini farm and an eco-museum.

This route will allow you to discover or rediscover the riches of the Agde region (historic town centre, river, beaches, marinas, cliffs, Mont Saint Martin and Mont Saint Loup, Bagnas Nature Reserve, Canal du Midi, etc.). It is not particularly difficult, apart from the distance, and can be covered in several days (see practical information).

Itinéraire empruntant la nouvelle piste cyclable avec un retour par la rive droite de l'Hérault.

At the gates of Saint-Pierre-la-Mer, this hike leads to the Gouffre de l'Œil Doux via the small hamlet of Saint-Pierre. Heath, pine trees and vineyards form the backdrop to this circuit, which retains its wild character despite running along the edge of the seaside resort in its final section. The magnificent view of the sea, the Canigou and the Albères mountains will quickly make you forget how close you are.

This unique hike offers beautiful views through the heaths and at the foot of the La Clape cliffs in good weather. However, it does present a number of challenges: stony paths, rocky trails that sometimes tend to close in, two ditches to cross, a stone wall to climb at one point, then descend with caution, before returning to more pleasant paths and tracks at the end of the route. Finally, this is an unmarked route for which the use of the Visorando app or a GPS is recommended.

This hike follows paths and tracks that often cross heaths before reaching a pretty forest overlooking the Domaine de la Ricardelle. The route then runs parallel (via an uphill path) to the Chemin de la Couleuvre, allowing you to reach the antennas and enjoy a beautiful view. The return journey, which begins in the direction of the Domaine du Puech Redon, follows paths and tracks once again.This route is largely unmarked but well known to hikers as it follows a path that passes close to the cave, dominated by a statue of the Virgin of Cruque erected in 1915, and other routes in La Clape, fairly close to Notre-Dame-des-Auzils.