Boucle de l’Aqueduc

Let yourself be lulled by the history of water and olives along this route. Numerous elements of remarkable heritage reveal the work of Man in shaping the landscape, from the Roman era to the present day.

Water has left its mark all along the loop with titanic hydraulic works and the omnipresence of dry stone.
Cyclists can appreciate an educational layout around a noria, incredibly well preserved remains of the aqueduct created to bring water from Uzès to Nimes via the famous Pont du Gard.

This itinerary also offers you a stroll near olive groves and oil mills. The most gourmands will be able to taste a bit of this land by tasting the famous AOP Olive and Olive Oil of Nimes.

1. Turn right "rue de la source" and left "rue de la Noria" and "rue du Canal". You will discover an educational installation around the theme of the aqueduct, a mosaic fresco and an old waterwheel.

2. Pass behind "l'église romane Saint-André" built in the XII around 1150. Take on your right and continue straight ahead (Be careful you cross the D6086).

3. Turn left "rue du marché aux boeufs" and right to take the road to "CABRIERES".

4. Take on the left the direction "chemin des planels" (sporting rise)

5. Stay on the main road until you reach the hiking post "la Table ronde" where you turn right and start a descent that borders fields of olive trees.

6. Enter Ledenon on the D427. Pass near the church (on the left). Enjoy the view of the castle (12th century). Then follow the "chemin de l'esperel" which will take you to the village of Saint Bonnet du Gard.

7. Join "SAINT-BONNET DU GARD" (Be careful, crossing the RN 86)

8 . Pass near its fortified church "chemin de Serhnac" then pass the railroad and take the green way of the bridge of Gard by taking on the right.

9. The variant "Vestiges de l'Aqueduc" leads you in the direction of authentic vestiges of the Aqueduct of Nîmes in Sernhac. Leave the green way. Following the signs, go up towards the Vallon d'Escaunes in Cantarelles.

10. Join the D205 to then join the Pont-du-Gard greenway.

11. Leave the green way to join the parking of the municipal swimming pool and continue on this road to the right direction Meynes.

12. Take the road to the left then to the right the "chemin de la manade" and join "la route de Bezouce" to the starting point.

Further information
Not recommended for road bikes.
VTC or MTB