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Top of the most beautiful hikes to do less than 1 hour from Montpellier

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As the beautiful days are getting closer and the temperatures are rising, why not go for a nice hike? Whether you're a beginner or an experienced hiker, here's a selection of five absolutely stunning hikes to try, and the best part: they are all less than an hour away from Montpellier!

1. The tour of Lake Cécélès

.Check out this post on Instagram 👀 A post shared by FIERDUSUD (@fierdusud) Alright, let's start this list of hikes with an easy, accessible, and very cute one: the walk around Lake Cécélès! Starting from Saint-Mathieu-de-Tréviers, for about 3 hours you can wander the paths between two giants: the Pic Saint-Loup and Hortus! 🌳 At 30 minutes from Montpellier 🌟 Difficulty: Easy ⏰ Time: 3h10 📏 Distance: 9.59k Positive elevation: 152m More info on the hike 2. The salt flats of Villeneuve-lès-Maguelone🌊🌞💙
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We suggest a second hike in the same vein, but just as picturesque: the salt marshes of Villeneuve-lès-Maguelone. Get ready for a nice 3-hour walk along the ponds while visiting the old saltworks, a protected natural site. You might encounter many bird species such as the pink flamingo, the little egret, or the common shelduck!

30 minutes from Montpellier
Difficulty: Easy
Time: 3h05
Distance: 10.45km
Elevation gain: 24m
3. The Infernet Circus

For hikers with a little more experience, we recommend the one at the Cirque de l'Infernet, believe us, you won't be disappointed! The departure will be from Saint-Guilhem le Désert, this magnificent hike will allow you to discover the Infernet cirque with its beautiful cliffs that surround the upstream part of the Gellone valley. An accessible route for everyone and for all levels, the only small difficulty being the elevation gain, so you need to have a bit of cardio!

50 mi.Minutes from Montpellier Level: Medium Time: 4h30 Distance: 10.04km Positive elevation: 560m More information about the hike

4. The tour of Lake Salagou

We're stepping it up a notch with another tour around the lake, but this time it's much longer: Lake Salagou! Get ready for one or more days of hiking around this famous lake, right in the heart of Hérault. The Tour du lac is part of the GR® de Pays Entre Deux Lacs Avène - Salagou! You will be impressed by the beauty of the landscapes and breathtaking mountains... 45 minutes from Montpellier Difficulty Level: Difficult Time: 8h40 Distance: 27km Elevation gain: 265m More information about the hike 5. The Massifs of the Gardiole

The hike around the Gardiole massifs offers beautiful landscapes. The starting point is at the Abbey of Saint-Félix de Monceau, where you will discover a trail with breathtaking views of the Mediterranean and, above all, numerous viewpoints of the Gardiole massif. A hike classified as quite difficult, but definitely worth it!

Only 20 minutes from Montpellier
Level: Difficult
Time: 8h40


Distance: 27.02km
Positive elevation: 327m
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