Dent de Marcoule and Château de Gicon
Departure from Chusclan (Gard)
Starting from Chusclan, this is a hike over different types of terrain (tarmacked paths between vineyards, DFCI trails, single-track paths, etc.). Viewpoints over the Rhone Valley and Mont Ventoux. Visit to the medieval site of Gicon.
Caesar's Camp
Departure from Laudun-l'Ardoise (Gard)
A family walk around the Oppidum of Caesar Camp in Laudun.
Orange and Its History
Departure from Orange (Vaucluse)
Discovering the Roman city of Orange and its heritage with the very famous Antique Theatre (Théâtre Antique), which annually hosts the Chorégies d’Orange festival.
On the heights of Mondragon
Departure from Mondragon (Vaucluse)
A walk without too many difficulties and numerous headlands along the route.
Between the forests and vineyards above Mondragon and Mornas
Departure from Mondragon (Vaucluse)
Sometimes in the woods, sometimes in the vineyards, this walk takes you through the countryside of the Rhone Valley and Mont Ventoux.
From Saint-Michel-d'Euzet to La Roque-sur-Cèze
Departure from Saint-Michel-d'Euzet (Gard)
Hike from the village of Saint-Michel-d'Euzet that takes you on a loop around the village of La Roque-sur-Cèze (ranked among the most beautiful villages in France).
The village of La Roque is perched on a rocky outcrop and is bordered by the Cèze. The area is a natural site for swimming; near the village are the Cascades de Sautadet falls.
La Capelle and Masmolène
Departure from La Capelle-et-Masmolène (Gard)
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...
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The island of Oiselet
Departure from Sorgues (Vaucluse)
A family-friendly walk exploring the Island of Oiselet and the banks of the Rhône.
In the garrigue around Rochefort-du-Gard
Departure from Rochefort-du-Gard (Gard)
Discovering Rochefort-du-Gard and its religious heritage, then diving into the green oak trees, which make up a large part of the surrounding vegetation, for some solitude.
The cliffs of Montagné
Departure from Pujaut (Gard)
A short, easy walk for a family outing. In good weather you can see the parachutists jump over the Pujaut aerodrome.
Aiguèze and the rocks of Castelviel
Departure from Aiguèze (Gard)
The medieval village of Aiguèze is among the most beautiful villages in France. This hike, overlooking the gorges of Ardeche, follows the paths and trails through the heart of the scrubland, olive groves and vineyards.
The troglodyte village of Barry
Departure from Saint-Paul-Trois-Châteaux (Drôme)
A family-friendly trail that explores the troglodyte village of Barry, one of the finest and largest in France.
The northern tip of the Ile de la Barthelasse
Departure from Avignon (Vaucluse)
A very easy walk. The first part up to the dam, very pleasant and shady. There's not shade on second part until you arrive, so wear hats in sunny weather.
Numerous birds and in particular grey herons, cormorants, swans etc. are visible near the water and on the banks of the Rhone.