View of the lagoon, Balcons de Thau trail
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Balcons de Thau, Gardiole
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Top 5 walks around Sète
Around Saint-Félix-de-Montceau AbbeyIn Gigean
View of the Thau Lagoon
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Ending the day around the abbey, a stroll with friends
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If you love stunning views, these routes are perfect for you! From the Gardiole massif, you can enjoy incredible views of Sète, the Mediterranean, and the Thau lagoon with its oyster beds.
There are two routes to choose from:
- Easy level: duration 2 hours, distance 6.5 km.
- Moderate level: duration 4½ hours, distance 14.5 km.
The Balconies of ThauDeparting from Frontignan
View of Sète and the lagoon
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A walk through a fragrant pine forest will take you to the first viewpoint overlooking Frontignan and its vineyards. Climb a little further and you’ll be rewarded with a panoramic view of the Thau lagoon, Mont Saint-Clair and the lido. Remember to wear walking shoes, as this path is stony!
Difficulty: easy. Duration: 2½ hours, distance: 7.5 km.
The Aresquiers WalkDeparting from Vic-la-Gardiole
Ideal for families as it is completely flat, this 9 km loop takes you first to the shores of Ingril Pond, amidst the salt marsh vegetation. Don’t forget your binoculars for birdwatching! Your walk will then continue through the Bois des Aresquiers. Its pine forest, comprising Aleppo pines, maritime pines, holm oaks and kermes oaks, is home to rare plant species and a variety of wildlife. This is a fragile natural site, so please treat it with respect!
Level: easy. Duration: 3 hours, distance: 9 km.
FAMILY WALK IN THE BOIS DES ARESQUIERS
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FAMILY WALK IN THE BOIS DES ARESQUIERS
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FAMILY WALK IN THE BOIS DES ARESQUIERS
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Hike through the Moure HillsIn Montbazin
Hike in the Collines de la Moure
From Montbazin, head towards the foothills of the Aumelas plateau, the hill of La Moure and its 360° panoramic viewpoint, offering stunning views of Sète and the Thau lagoon. Along the way, you’ll discover charming capitelles, those dry-stone huts that once provided shelter for shepherds.
Bonus: an audio guide that will immerse you in the memories of Fernande, a shepherdess in the scrublands of Montbazin (available on the Izi Travel app).
Difficulty: moderate. Duration: 4 hours, distance: 12.5 km.
You can find all our walking guides here, as well as in print at our visitor centres!
