A loop starting from Goudargues

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.

Details

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 8.98 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 15 
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    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 228 m
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    Descent: - 236 m

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    Highest point: 206 m
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    Lowest point: 82 m

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Description of the walk

Park in the car park in the centre of the hamlet of La Bastide.

(S/E) Turn left up the main road. Pass the hamlet of La Bastide and arrive at a crossroads with a track.

(1) Turn left, following the yellow hiking signs marked "Chapelle de Goussargues". Leave the path leading to the hamlet of La Noette on your right. Continue along the track until you reach a crossroads at the top.

(2) In the beautiful pine forest, turn right, following the sign for Chapelle de Goussargues.
As you descend towards Goussargues, you have two options:
- left along the forest road, which is pleasant in winter as it is more open and sunny (marked on the map),
- right along the yellow-marked trail, which is pleasant in summer as it is shaded by the trees.
You will reach Goussargues.

(3) Pass the chapel, climb up into the village and go through a vaulted alleyway, then turn right. Continue slightly uphill on the forest road marked in yellow to reach the crossroads near the Anglesan houses.

(4) Leave the road and the yellow markings and take the hairpin bend on the left. Pass Les Anglesan and keep right at the next crossroads. Halfway down the slope, take a path on the right for a few metres to join another forest road.

(5) Turn right, continue down the easy descent, following the Trois Valats stream. Cross it and you will soon come to a trail junction.

(6) Leave the forest road and follow the path marked with yellow signs on the left, taking care as the signs are not very visible. Begin a short climb up a ridge in the forest. You will reach a wall.

(7) Follow the yellow markings to the right along a path that is not very visible. Continue down a short but very steep descent. Leave the forest, then pass in front of the La Bastide cemetery before reaching the hamlet and the car park (S/E) in the centre of La Bastide.

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 91 m - Car park in the hamlet of La Bastide
  2. 1 : km 0.4 - alt. 104 m - Crossroads with yellow signs
  3. 2 : km 1.47 - alt. 184 m - Crossroads after La Noette
  4. 3 : km 3.58 - alt. 107 m - Goussargues
  5. 4 : km 5.3 - alt. 164 m - Les Anglessan crossroads
  6. 5 : km 6.15 - alt. 196 m - Forest track crossroads
  7. 6 : km 7.68 - alt. 84 m - Crossroads after the stream
  8. 7 : km 8.03 - alt. 121 m - Wall
  9. S/E : km 8.98 - alt. 90 m - Car park in the hamlet of La Bastide

Notes

Parking and guest rooms in the centre of the hamlet of La Bastide.
Drinking water (not tested) at the spring below the hamlet.
In Goudargues: shops, restaurants, hotels, cash machine.
(S/E) Small variation: You can walk from the village of Goudargues to the hamlet of La Bastide (15 mins): follow the Cèze river from the wash house in Goudargues, cross the road opposite the tennis courts and follow the cycle/footpath above the road. Below the water treatment plant, turn right then left to reach the hamlet of La Bastide from below.
(Between 6 and 7) On the left in the forest: impressive remains of terraced crops.

Worth a visit

Old wash house in La Bastide.
Château de La Bastide.
Chapel of La Bastide.
Auberge-hôtel du Prieuré de La Bastide.
Pine forest of Perrières.
Chapel of Goussargues.
Remains of terraced crops in the forest.
(7) A large, beautiful drystone shelter (drystone shelter) can be found below on the left in the forest about 100 m away. It is worth continuing along the ridge and then returning to pick up the trail described above.

Reviews and comments

4.4 / 5
Based on 29 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.5 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.3 / 5
Route interest
4.3 / 5
mcg.gabriel
mcg.gabriel

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 04, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very nice walk without too much difficulty

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GEPE002
GEPE002

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 07, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A bit early in the season! Perfect for May or June!

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Maoooo
Maoooo

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 10, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Nice route with steep slopes. We did it with GPS. There is indeed a small hidden path by the wall. Also, once you're at the top, don't go up the steps, but take the path on the right.

Good route.

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constantino2
constantino2

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 03, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

nice route, but we had to return by road because we couldn't find the way back. We saw a young deer on the way. Passed through a pretty hamlet and past some beautiful farmhouses. Easy walk and well signposted until Laoute. Returned via the same route for the reason mentioned above

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GARCIA4
GARCIA4
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Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

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

We travelled a little further than planned, but it was a very beautiful place

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armou
armou

Overall rating : 3 / 5

Date of your route : May 05, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

The La Garde Adhémar trail is not very well signposted and lacks landmarks. Never saw the Cuves Lapidaires. Got lost after the third sign. To be redone!

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saint victor
saint victor

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 10, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Beautiful hike, very enjoyable. Thank you for the route

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cesarine390
cesarine390

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 12, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

a very interesting route with varied terrain. At this time of year, the landscape turns brown, creating a beautiful spectacle. We didn't see a single hiker!

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NITRITE
NITRITE

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 20, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

beautiful hike with water sources and shaded areas

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Randobriot
Randobriot

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 02, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant trail at this time of year.

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tagazou77
tagazou77

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 27, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A gentle walk, ideal for oldies like us

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Qjc10071958
Qjc10071958

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 11, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Part of the walk completed. Very interesting scenery and views

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jcg30vers
jcg30vers

Overall rating : 3.3 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 25, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Very busy route : No

The forest tracks are too wide, starting from point 6 (nice single track).

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castillonaise
castillonaise

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 24, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

hike in January, departure scheduled for late morning or early afternoon during this season.
Beautiful forest crossing. For the less energetic, it is possible to make a smaller loop by going directly from point 2 to point 5.
Be careful not to miss point 4 in the forest and point 6 (a small, barely visible yellow-marked path that climbs slightly)

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Baboun30
Baboun30

Overall rating : 3.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 16, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Hike completed on a sunny winter day. Pleasant start to the hike with a climb to warm up. The route was well detailed up to point 5, but after several unmarked junctions, we couldn't find the Trois Valats stream, which was a shame as this part must be nice. After some exploring in the forest, we found ourselves at point 2. We returned to La Bastide after a 3-hour walk. A pleasant hike.

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