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The Pont du Gard from Sernhac
Follow in the footsteps of the Roman aqueduct of Nîmes, between Sernhac and its tunnels and the Pont du Gard, passing through Saint-Bonnet-du-Gard and its fortified church.
The tunnels and hills of Sernhac
Sernhac is located on the route of the Roman aqueduct, between the Pont du Gard and Nîmes.
In the middle of the nearby heath, two tunnels dug into the limestone rock are the remains of this aqueduct.
Continuing the walk, you will visit an old windmill. You will then climb Ferraud Hill, offering beautiful views of the lower Rhône Valley, the Alpilles, and more. Then, on Marduel Hill, overlooking Remoulin and the Gardon River at its end, the view extends all the way to Ventoux.
The Sernhac tunnels
At Sernhac, south of Remoulins and Saint Bonnet du Gard, there are two tunnels that flank a small nice valley. The Perrotte and Cantarelles tunnels. Head through them to discover the chimneys by which men lowered equipment and raised the rubble during excavation. One can see traces of blows of pickaxes and holes for oil lamps. Today it is a quite popular place to find some shade and cool off for the villagers.
Pont du Gard
Easy hike where you can discover the Pont du Gard and its environment.
The Pont du Gard and the Roman aqueduct
One of the most beautiful hikes to discover the tunnel (where the water flowed from Uzès to Nîmes), the Pont du Gard, and the remains of the Roman aqueduct.
Pont du Gard and remains of the aqueduct
A very pretty hike with no major difficulties. You will discover the Pont du Gard, of course, but also numerous remains of aqueducts and several aqueduct bridges in varying states of repair. A short detour along the left bank of the Gard allows you to visit the Grotte de la Balauzière, located in the ruins of an old village. Finally, on the plateau on the left bank, you can explore the very interesting Arboretum. During the walk, you can admire thousand-year-old olive trees and an arboretum.
And why not take a dip in the Gard?
From Saint-Bonnet-du-Gard to Pont du Gard
A breathtaking heritage walk leading to one of the most beautiful wonders in France, the Pont du Gard.
From Meynes to Sernhac for some wonderful discoveries
This circular loop allows you to discover the Bois de Clausonne, the village of Sernhac and the Vallon d'Escaunes à Cantarelles with its olive groves, drystone shelters and Roman tunnels that carried water to Nîmes as an extension of the Pont du Gard.
The Montagnac bee-hives from Montfrin
A picturesque walk that allows you to discover two villages (Montfrin and Théziers) as well as the largest bee wall in France.
La Grand Combe in Saint-Hilaire-d'Ozilhan
A foray into the heart of the wild Grand Combe, then the heath of the Gard. On this route, there are no breathtaking views or heritage sites, just nature in its simplest form.
Saint-Martin Forest starting from Castillon-du-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.
Towards the Pont du Gard via the aqueducts from Castillon-du-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.
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.
From Collias to Moulin de la Barque via the Vire des Chèvres du Gardon
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.
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.
L'Ermitage de Collias (Collias hermitage)
Family outing visiting the beautiful site of Collias Hermitage.
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.
Le Bois des Coufines: a balcony overlooking the Gardon, with arches and caves
This hike is only permitted from 1 July to 14 January
This circuit, on the right bank of the Gardon, alternates between balcony paths overlooking the Gardon gorges with unobstructed views to the north, then descends to the river and climbs back up through a wild valley. On the heights, the cliffs offer arches and caves carved into the limestone rock.
Moderator's note Please note that some sections of the trail are in poor condition. See reviews
Around Pic Monnier and Serre de la Font, starting from Marguerittes
A beautiful hike in the heart of the heath. Full of flowers in spring, you can enjoy the scent of thyme and broom depending on the season. Along the route, you can enjoy several panoramic views.
The Hills of Saint-Roman
Through heath and pine forests, discover the hills of Saint-Roman and its Roman ruins.
The Marguerittes Springs Trail
Discover the Margueritte agricultural plain and its heritage, past and present, with a focus on water. A pleasant hike or bike ride, which can be divided into two parts: the peri-urban circular route to the west and the rural circular route to the east. You will discover some very pretty, little-known spots.
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.