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Hiking in Gard
Occitanie,France
The diversity and richness of the natural and cultural sites in Gard make it one of the most emblematic territories of Occitanie to enjoy magnificent hikes throughout the department.
Whether you prefer family walks or solo trips, short or long hikes, you will surely find the option that suits you!
The 10 most beautiful hikes in the Gard
Hiking and walks in Gard in the heart of nature
Gard is part of the Occitanie region which integrated the former Languedoc-Roussillon region. The neighboring departments are Bouches-du-Rhône, Ardèche, Vaucluse, Hérault, Aveyron, Lozère. Its highest point is Mont Aigoual in the Cévennes at 1,567 m altitude.
The climate of Gard is Mediterranean.
Leaving for Gard means roaming through a multitude of landscapes between land and sea, ponds, marshes, and fine sandy beaches, but also massifs, fields, and vineyards in the hinterland.
Immerse yourself in the heart of the Camargue Gardoise, one of the largest natural parks in France in the south of the department. This natural and preserved site is home to many animal species that make the richness of this territory: the pink flamingo, the white horse, and the Camargue bull.
The hinterland will take you to discover other emblematic natural sites of the territory such as the Cévennes National Park, Mont Aigoual, or the Cascade du Sautadet.
Crossed by several waterways including the Gardon and the Cèze, you can enjoy pleasant and refreshing swims, especially in the calm waters of the Gorges du Gardon.
Don't miss visiting the major cultural and historical sites of the department such as the Pont du Gard, the city of Nîmes and its remains from the Gallo-Roman era (the Maison Carrée, the arenas, the Temple of Diana...), the Tour Carbonnière in Camargue, the castles of the department (Tarascon, Beaucaire...) and finally the city of Aigues-Mortes and its medieval ramparts, gateway to the Camargue.
For long hikes, famous trails cross the department such as the GR® 6 (Great Crossing of Gard) between Gard and Lozère, offering a succession of unique and majestic viewpoints passing through the Cévennes massif; the GR® 700 (Chemin de Régordane), from Puy-en-Velay to Saint-Gilles, in Gard; the GR® Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert Trail, from Aubrac to the Cirque de Navacelles passing through the Gorges du Tarn; the GR® 670 (Urbain V Trail, Saint James of Compostela hike) between Lozère and Vaucluse which allows discovering an original path following the steps of the French pope Urbain V, Guillaume de Grimoard, and the GR® 653 (Arles Trail, Saint James of Compostela hike), connecting Arles to Toulouse passing through remarkable places, renowned towns and villages.
Some hiking ideas in Gard
Whether you are fans of nature, wildlife, history, or old stones, Gard offers a multitude of hiking trails to satisfy your desires for fresh air and discovery.
Here are some suggestions for hiking routes to do in the region. But after all, adventure is also making your own path. So, go for it!
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