Sentier de l'aqueduc et des tunnels romains
Through the scrubland, discover the site of the "vallon d'Escaunes" and the tunnels dug by the Romans for the passage of the aqueduct.
From the fortified church of St Bonnet du Gard enjoy the panorama of the Rhône valley and Mont Ventoux.
From the fortified church of St Bonnet du Gard enjoy the panorama of the Rhône valley and Mont Ventoux.
Route details
Description
Departure from the “Chemin du Sablas” car park (town hall) in St Bonnet du Gard, direction “la place de la Fontaine”. Cross the D6086 departmental road (be careful) to reach "rue de l'Hôtel de Ville", and go up to the fortified church.
Continue straight ahead following the red and white markings: pass near the signpost “Ferraud” then “Sous Ferraud”.
Turn left to take the path and follow the yellow markings for 800m until the sign “La Draille de Perotte”.
At the fork, take the left path for 300m and reach the Roman tunnels. Then follow the signposts “Chemin de rond”, “Le Vallon” and “Le Roliss” for 600m, continue straight ahead and join “Chemin de l’Aqueduc”.
Arrival in Serhnac. Continue straight ahead until the “Chemin des cavaliers” then turn right to pass near the multipurpose room. Follow the path for 900m and turn right to reach the “Pied de Vallajouse” sign (yellow markings).
Continue straight on for 1.2km towards St Bonnet du Gard. At the intersection go straight (“Garrigues Brasses”) then join the D6086 department and turn right to reach “la place de la Fontaine” (take care when crossing the departmental road) and the Sablas car park.
Continue straight ahead following the red and white markings: pass near the signpost “Ferraud” then “Sous Ferraud”.
Turn left to take the path and follow the yellow markings for 800m until the sign “La Draille de Perotte”.
At the fork, take the left path for 300m and reach the Roman tunnels. Then follow the signposts “Chemin de rond”, “Le Vallon” and “Le Roliss” for 600m, continue straight ahead and join “Chemin de l’Aqueduc”.
Arrival in Serhnac. Continue straight ahead until the “Chemin des cavaliers” then turn right to pass near the multipurpose room. Follow the path for 900m and turn right to reach the “Pied de Vallajouse” sign (yellow markings).
Continue straight on for 1.2km towards St Bonnet du Gard. At the intersection go straight (“Garrigues Brasses”) then join the D6086 department and turn right to reach “la place de la Fontaine” (take care when crossing the departmental road) and the Sablas car park.