The Destination Pays d'Uzès Pont du Gard offers more than 500km of hiking trails which can be discovered all year round. The natural landscapes, geological wonders and unsuspected rural heritage contribute to the richness of the destination. On the occasion of the release of our new map “by bike & on foot”, we invite you to (re)discover in this blog post 10 hikes around Uzès and the Pont du Gard.
The La Capelle-et-Masmolène pond trail
Explore the hamlets of Capelle-et-Masmolène and discover their heritage treasures through this hike. Among them, the Romanesque chapel, the windmill and the feudal castle are must-sees in the village.
At the heart of a Natura 2000 protected natural site, La Capelle pond is a mecca for ornithologists. It is also the ideal spot for photography enthusiasts. The second largest wetland in the Gard behind the Camargue, it is home to rare specific fauna and flora.
The path of the Blauzac capitelles
This charming walk on the scrubland paths will make you discover the capitals, these dry stone shelters typical of the region which date from the 3th – XNUMXth centuries. The highlight of the walk? The site of the XNUMX cabins, superbly restored and highlighted by the association La Librotte.
Discover the history of this heritage linked to the cultivation of vines, cereals, olive trees and pastoralism.
The La Baume Saint-Vérédème hike, Sanilhac-Sagriès
Departing from the village of Sanilhac, this walk offers an exceptional view of the Gardon gorges. It is also here that the oldest Christian construction in the region is located, the Saint-Vérédème hermitage (8th century). As well as a bat cave and several windmills.
Small + : observe the right bank of the Gardon. You can see the winding road where scenes from the film “The Wages of Fear” with Yves Montand were filmed. (1953)
The remains of the Roman aqueduct, Vers-Pont-du-Gard
Following the remains, follow the route taken by the Roman aqueduct to carry water to Nîmes in the 1st century. of our era. From Vers-Pont-du-Gard to Mémoires de Garrigues, discover the stone used to build the Pont du Gard and numerous local constructions.
Are also to be discovered in the village of Vers-Pont-du-Gard :
- the 3 wash houses
- Saint-Pierre Chapel
- the clock tower
- Saint-Julien Parish Church
- The prehistoric caves (Balauzière, Salpétrière)…
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