Wine and Vidourle

A walk through the vineyards and garrigue near the Vidourle, to discover the mas (traditional farmhouses), emblems of the local winegrowing heritage.

Leaving the station, follow the voie verte to Bois de Massereau, leaving it to follow Chemin du Grès.
Then follow Mas de Christin, Corbières, Bois du Roi and Les Combes.
From here, follow signs for Belleau, La Violette and Château.
Return to the station via Porte de la Taillade.

SIGHTSEEING
- The 1st-century Roman bridge over the Vidourle river, on the road between Nîmes and Toulouse, originally comprising at least 21 arches.
- The discovery trail in the village center, highlighting the history of Sommières.
- The mas viticoles, agricultural properties dedicated to the cultivation of vines.
- The Voie Verte, a safe walk along the old railroad line.

GOOD TO KNOW :
Vines have been an important crop in the region for centuries. Although the Greeks brought new grape varieties, it was the Roman occupation that enabled vines to spread throughout the country. The origins of the great vineyards date back to the first centuries of our era, with the creation of Roman villas and then farmhouses. Firmly rooted in history, vines spread across the hillsides as far as the Cévennes.

Wine and Vidourle 297 Av. de la Gare
30250 Sommières

Means of communication

  • Pedestrian sports
  • Hiking itinerary

Itinerary

  • Distance : 9,7 km
  • Type : BOUCLE
  • Signposted itinerary (Yellow markings)
  • Height difference : 133 m.
  • Positive difference in elevation : 133 m.
  • Duration : 2h50

Equipement

  • Parking nearby

Documents

Open

All year round daily.

Rates

Free access.

Location

Start behind Hôtel Estelou (former bus station)

Environment

  • 30 - 40 min from a train station by bike
  • 20 - 30 min from an SNCF station by electric bike
  • 10 - 20 min from a train station by car
  • 10 - 20 min walk to bus stop
  • In the country