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5 magnificent walks to discover to get some fresh air around Montpellier

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The Editor

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After all this time confined at home, we all crave open spaces, nature, and freedom! And what better way to escape the city and chaos than with a good hike? The surroundings of Montpellier are full of stunning landscapes just waiting to be discovered. So pack your water bottle, your hat, your legs, and let's go!


The Rock of the Two Virgins

An easy route, ideal for beginners, and particularly beautiful as well! In the heart of the Hérault Valley, this site offers breathtaking views and is interesting for its historical, biological, and geological heritage. A territory with diverse facets to be absolutely discovered.

3 km - 1h30 walk

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Les salines de Villeneuve-lès-Maguelone

Ce sont de magnifiques paysages qui vous attendent dans cette belle randonnée près de Villeneuve-lès-Maguelone. Vous pourrez marcher le long des étangs et admirer la magnifique étendue des salines, ainsi que la riche biodiversité qui compose la région : de nombreux oiseaux peuplent l'endroit, resté en partie sauvage.

16 km - 4/5h de marche

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Le Pic Saint-Loup

No need to introduce Pic Saint-Loup: this mountain, visible from a large part of Hérault, overlooks Montpellier from its 658 meters. You may have thought about going there for a long time without ever really deciding. Well, now is the time to go for it! With its many trails, ideal for hiking, and its breathtaking landscapes, Pic Saint-Loup will undoubtedly charm you.

Check out some hiking ideas here!

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The Salagou Lake

The site of Lake Salagou is one of the most beautiful to visit in the region. Shaped both by nature and human hands, it offers magnificent landscapes where the red and arid lands contrast with the opal water of the lake. The heterogeneity of the terrain allows for the practice of many sports, including hiking, which will take you to ideal spots to admire the lake in all its splendor.

10 km / 3h30 walk

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The Cirque de Navacelles

Once again, we're moving quite far away from Montpellier, but the journey is worth it. Classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2011, the Cirque de Navacelles is a little wonder. The site boasts sublime landscapes, rich and protected biodiversity, and numerous testimonies of ancient populations that once inhabited it. A must-see!

10 km / 3h30 walk

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Before heading out on a hike, make sure you are well prepared ! Also, after two months of confinement, it's better to slowly ease back into exercise to allow your body to adapt gently. ;)