Springs and woods around Vézénobres

A lovely, easy walk through the woods, allowing you to discover the charming village of Vézénobres, the springs that supply it with water, and beautiful views of the Cévennes. The entire walk follows marked hiking trails.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 8.30 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 50 
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    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 159 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 158 m

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    Highest point: 218 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 124 m
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ City: Vézénobres (30360)
  • ⚑
    Start/End: N 44.052114° / E 4.137601°
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    IGN map(s): Ref. 2841E, 2841O
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Description of the walk

Park at the Verger car park in Vézénobres.

(S/E) Follow the red and white markings ofthe GR®700to climb between the village houses. Pass under the arches and then in front of the town hall.

(1) Turn left onto Grand Rue, leave the temple on your right and turn right between the houses, following the "table d'orientation" sign and the red and white markings. You will come out onto Rue du Haut Plan. Turn left, then right to take the steps and reach the table d'orientation.

(2) Enjoy the view, go back down the steps and take the first turn right then left to take Chemin de Pateférine. At the stop sign, turn right and take the first path on the left (Chemin de Fonterauge), just after the picnic tables.

(3) At the "Pateférine" marker, leave the red and white markings and continue on the yellow markings, turning right towards Deaux on a pleasant path through the woods.

(4) At the "Rascalas" marker, turn right towards Le Payre. At the next marker, "Font Gaussen", turn left to reach La Mayre and Le Payre, captured springs that once supplied the village and the castle. After Le Payre, continue straight ahead, then turn left between the boulders, following the yellow markings down the stony path.

(5) At the Font Servis spring marker, turn left towards Gaussen, then continue straight ahead at the crossroads.

(6) At the Gaussen marker, continue straight ahead towards Deaux. Then turn right onto the path and you will come out onto the D131.

(7) Follow the road to the right for about 100 metres before turning left towards Deaux. Cross quickly to join the Chemin des Valiguières opposite.

(8) At the crossroads, continue straight ahead to join the Route de Saint-Étienne (D116).

(9) Cross carefully and continue straight ahead on Chemin de Mourtissou. You will reach the junction marked "Les combes".

(10) Turn right towards Vézénobres and take the path through the undergrowth, following the yellow markings. Join theGR® 7 and 700, marked in red and white.

(11) Continue to the right and you will come out onto the D116.

(12) Cross the road carefully and continue opposite on the small tarmac road known as Chemin de la Clastre. You will come to the D131. Follow it to the left until you reach the roundabout at the entrance to the village of Vézénobres. Continue to follow the markings, taking Chemin de Lasparens and then, on the left, Montée du Prieuré.

(13) Turn right onto Rue Basse, continue straight on Avenue du Docteur Mourier, then Rue de l'Horloge, passing under the clock tower.

(1) Before the town hall, take the stairs on the left that lead down to the Verger car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 161 m - Verger car park
  2. 1 : km 0.21 - alt. 183 m - Grand Rue, junction of the circular
  3. 2 : km 0.52 - alt. 218 m - Orientation table
  4. 3 : km 1.07 - alt. 211 m - Pateférine milestone
  5. 4 : km 1.53 - alt. 204 m - Rascalas milestone
  6. 5 : km 2.07 - alt. 162 m - Jalon Font Servis
  7. 6 : km 2.58 - alt. 195 m - Gaussen milestone
  8. 7 : km 3.05 - alt. 173 m - RD131
  9. 8 : km 3.72 - alt. 167 m - At the crossroads, continue straight ahead.
  10. 9 : km 4.55 - alt. 147 m - D116
  11. 10 : km 5.52 - alt. 155 m - Landmark Les combes
  12. 11 : km 6.34 - alt. 129 m - GR°°®°° junction
  13. 12 : km 6.81 - alt. 127 m - RD116
  14. 13 : km 7.67 - alt. 134 m - Rue Basse
  15. S/E : km 8.3 - alt. 162 m - Verger car park

Worth a visit

(S/E) Feel free to lose yourself in the narrow streets of Vézénobres at the beginning or end of this hike. The village is well worth a visit.

Always be cautious and plan ahead when you're outdoors. Visorando and the author of this route cannot be held responsible for any accidents occurring on this route.

The GR® and PR® markings are the intellectual property of the Fédération Française de Randonnée Pédestre.

Reviews and comments

4.5 / 5
Based on 12 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.6 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.6 / 5
Route interest
4.3 / 5
Chapouette71
Chapouette71

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 08, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful hike starting from the magnificent village of Vézénobres. A pleasant walk with a few points of interest: drystone shelters, fountains and wells, all related to the theme of water. Some slippery sections on the stones. The last section is on tarmac but there is very little traffic.

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User 27835878

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 14, 2025
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Very pleasant route with some rocky sections.

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olman
olman

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 22, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

It's a beautiful, pleasant hike with lots of shade and stunning scenery. There's a lovely village to visit when you arrive, but don't get there too late for the pancakes 😀

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User 10931992

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 20, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very beautiful hike

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Claude R3.
Claude R3.

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 16, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

The bitumen part is a bit tedious.

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Patsurvivor
Patsurvivor

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 06, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

For lovers of old buildings. A slight hesitation about the route at the Payre cistern, then OK.

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REVIENDREZ
REVIENDREZ

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 01, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A very beautiful circular. Right from the start, the view of the medieval façades perched high above is magnificent and impressive. The renovated village, without a single false note, is from another era. The paths connecting the springs are pleasant and often along cliffs. The final climb back to the village is steep but... full of architectural surprises that are worth the last effort.

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fanette28
fanette28

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 18, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Being local, I can say that this is an easy hike in any season, with the added attractions of a visit to the medieval village of Vézenobres and a sweeping view of the Cévennes.
Another interesting feature: at point 8, if you return to Vézenobres via the alternative trail, the hike is cut in half with a route that is 100% through oak woods... an idea for a short, impromptu hike!
Enjoy a picnic with a view at the orientation table... or head to the crêperie at the town hall square at the end of your hike!

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Viane
Viane

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 25, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Lovely walk around Vézénobres with a chance to discover the springs. The signposting was good and there were no difficulties.

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Alain Ghione
Alain Ghione

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 29, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A nice little hike, especially for the village of Vezenobres. The rest of the route is still pleasant, so it's worth doing.

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sylviane30
sylviane30

Overall rating : 3.3 / 5

Date of your route : May 27, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

The descriptions are not always clear, and it's true that a few more signposts would be welcome.
We weren't able to do the whole route, but we enjoyed La Mayre, etc.
Still, it was a lovely walk, and the village is magnificent.

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Claude 2 Nîmes
Claude 2 Nîmes
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 13, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk through the magnificent village of Vézénobres.
The trails are very varied and you can follow the various sources of the route.
Very little traffic on the roads, so it's a pleasant walk with your dog!

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