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The Vallée de l'Eure, Uzès
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.
The source of the Eure in 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.
The quarries of Saint-Quentin-la-Poterie
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!
Loop from Saint-Hippolyte-de-Montaigu to Masmolène
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.
La Chapelle and Grotte de la Baume from Sanilhac-Sagriès
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)
The Blauzac Capitelles
Discover Blauzac, its Roman bridge and its "capitelles", dry-stone buildings used mainly as shelters for farmers.
The vineyards of Bourdic
Stroll through the vineyards around Bourdic to discover the grape varieties and the amazing rocks carved into the walls of an ancient Roman quarry.
Along the Bourdic river in Aubussargues
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.
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.
L'Ermitage de Collias (Collias hermitage)
Family outing visiting the beautiful site of Collias Hermitage.
The Pont Saint-Nicolas loop
From the Pont Saint-Nicolas de Campagnac and its priory, a loop takes you through part of the Gorges du Gardon. You can admire the meandering Gardon, the Grotte de la Trône (an ancient prehistoric shelter with drawings of mammoths and a feline dating from the Upper Palaeolithic behind a closed iron door), the Baume Percée, seen from above and below, the climbing cliffs at Russan...
Belvézet
A beautiful circuit in the Gard garrigue, discovering some of its small hidden hamlets.
Circular Vic via Pont Saint-Nicolas
Hike through the heart of the heath, along the cliffs overlooking the Gardon. The views of the Saint-Nicolas bridge and the river are magnificent.
Le Castellas from Vic
A very beautiful route that allows you to visit the small village of Vic and get as close as possible to the Gardon river with the sublime viewpoint of Castellas.
This hike is not recommended in the height of summer. Very little of the route is in the shade.
La Capelle and Masmolène
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.
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.
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
The Yerles du Gardon, the cliffs of Russan and its caves
The word "yerle" is of Occitan origin and refers to the alluvial part of a river bend. The route follows the top of the cliffs of the Gorges du Gardon, which overlook the river by about a hundred metres. Numerous caves are visible in the cliffs, including the Grotte de la Trône (currently closed for preservation), which contains paintings dating back 37,000 years. Descend to the Gardon twice, then take a short walk on the large cliff at Russan.