Trails in the Gard

Anyone who has already traveled to Occitanie knows it, there’s so much to do and see 😍. The Gard holds a prime spot along the South of France 🇫🇷, and nature lovers will adore it! The highest point in this department? The Mount Aigoual (1567 meters), located in the mountain range ⛰ of the Cévennes, particularly renowned for its beauty. Perfect for a run 🏃🏼‍♀️, especially since the sun ☀️ often makes an appearance! 300 days on average per year 😅, we're definitely not in Normandy here... Even if you aim for the wildest spots in the Gard, you won't resist a little stroll in the Roman city of Nîmes. Millennial architectures, unique arenas 🏟, and a visual delight 😍. Then it will be time to hit the trail. Like many locals seeking a breeze, will you choose those at Grau-du-Roi by the seaside or those along the Gardon Gorges, the river that gave its name to the department? Unless you prefer the 🌲 forest of Pré de la Dame, in the heart of the Cévennes National Park? The beauty of this territory is breathtaking. If you don't want to choose between culture and nature, then aim with your group at the legendary Pont du Gard, dating back to... 2000 years. 😮 They sure didn't joke around, the architects of that time. It was necessary to cross the numerous gorges of this territory. Another curiosity of the Gard, the waterfalls of Sautadet, located on the Cèze river at the level of the commune of Roque-sur-Cèze. An incredible place, we let you discover it for yourself! For the delight of hikers, let's also mention the Cirque de Navacelles or the Concluses de Lussan. Well, we've filled your agenda well, so we'll give you some free time now! Before the run...

Want a glance at the trail calendar in the Gard? In Aigues-Mortes, the Grand Raid of Camargue welcomes the public with open arms, offering 5 distances. Discovery trail, short trail, long trail, and ultra trail, there’s something for all the enthusiasts 🤪 in this race, part of which runs on the Mediterranean sand. The freedom air of Camargue... Let's leave the seaside for the mountain with the Ceven Trail that takes you to explore the surrounding nature at Vigan in the Cévennes National Park. A demanding race, with plenty 🥵 of elevation, and an ultra trail distance held at night. Yum 😋. More "calm", the Foulées Perrier-Vergèze offers, among others, a kids run and walking. Something to enjoy as a family 👨‍👩‍👦‍👦 in the sweetness of Vergèze. If you're a fan of trail running and culture, welcome to the Nîmes Urban Trail! You can indulge between all the monuments of the city... A great atmosphere is expected, the organizers have pulled out all the stops! Another lovely event in the Gard, the Beaver Trail will enchant you with its routes along the Gardon. A passage near the Pont du Gard is notably on the agenda... The distances for the short trail and long trail of the race count for the UTMB® World Series Circuit, meaning there's going to be quite a level! Let’s end this teaser at Anduze in the heart of the Cévennes. The Grand Trail Cevenol offers a beautiful view of the region, including traversing many villages, each more beautiful than the last. To share the joy, the long trail of the race is open to relay.

(re)Gard and run!