LE ROC D'ANDUZE
GIGEAN
Presentation
Perched 234 metres above sea level, the Roc d'Anduze is the highest point in the majestic Gardiole massif. This natural gem, dating from the Jurassic period and stretching over 65 km² between Montpellier and Sète, offers visitors one of the most spectacular panoramas in the entire region.
Accessible from several points of entry, this remarkable site reveals a 360° circular view that leaves you speechless. From the summit, you can take in an imposing landscape: the sparkling Mediterranean, the Thau lagoon with its changing reflections, Mont Saint-Clair dominating Sète, and on a clear day, Pic Saint-Loup, Mont Lozère, the Cévennes, the southern plateau of Larzac, the Upper Languedoc and even the Pyrenees chain on the distant horizon.
To discover this natural treasure, hikers can choose from a number of itineraries. One of the most popular starts in Gigean, near the Saint-Félix-de-Montceau abbey, where the ridge paths reveal breathtaking panoramic views over the Gulf of Lion. Other access routes include La Cible from Frontignan, Col de la Tortue from Vic-la-Gardiole and Chemin des Charbonnières and Grande Olivette from Balaruc-le-Vieux.
The richness of the Gardiole massif is not limited to its breathtaking views. Its exceptional biodiversity includes over 400 different plant species and 84 types of trees and shrubs that perfume the air with characteristic Mediterranean scents. To preserve this unique natural heritage, we recommend that you keep to the paths marked out during your explorations.
During your excursion, be sure to stop off at Pioch Noir, Pioch Michel and Pioch Madame, three remarkable points that round off your discovery of this exceptional site. The massif also conceals a number of well-hidden caves and dolmens that will delight little explorers.
During your visit, remember to preserve the beauty of this exceptional site by respecting the flora and fauna, as well as the tranquillity of the area and other visitors who also come to enjoy this unspoilt nature.
Accessible from several points of entry, this remarkable site reveals a 360° circular view that leaves you speechless. From the summit, you can take in an imposing landscape: the sparkling Mediterranean, the Thau lagoon with its changing reflections, Mont Saint-Clair dominating Sète, and on a clear day, Pic Saint-Loup, Mont Lozère, the Cévennes, the southern plateau of Larzac, the Upper Languedoc and even the Pyrenees chain on the distant horizon.
To discover this natural treasure, hikers can choose from a number of itineraries. One of the most popular starts in Gigean, near the Saint-Félix-de-Montceau abbey, where the ridge paths reveal breathtaking panoramic views over the Gulf of Lion. Other access routes include La Cible from Frontignan, Col de la Tortue from Vic-la-Gardiole and Chemin des Charbonnières and Grande Olivette from Balaruc-le-Vieux.
The richness of the Gardiole massif is not limited to its breathtaking views. Its exceptional biodiversity includes over 400 different plant species and 84 types of trees and shrubs that perfume the air with characteristic Mediterranean scents. To preserve this unique natural heritage, we recommend that you keep to the paths marked out during your explorations.
During your excursion, be sure to stop off at Pioch Noir, Pioch Michel and Pioch Madame, three remarkable points that round off your discovery of this exceptional site. The massif also conceals a number of well-hidden caves and dolmens that will delight little explorers.
During your visit, remember to preserve the beauty of this exceptional site by respecting the flora and fauna, as well as the tranquillity of the area and other visitors who also come to enjoy this unspoilt nature.
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Destination
LE ROC D'ANDUZE
Roc d'Anduze
34770
GIGEAN
GPS coordinates
Latitude : 43.4909637
Longitude : 3.7130493