In the Gard department, 18 preserved natural sites, acquired by the Departmental Council, extend over an area of 4,500 hectares. They are home to sites of extraordinary ecological and landscape interest. The Toulouse Journal offers you its top 5 sensitive natural areas in Gard.
Discover the five sensitive natural spaces not to be missed during your next tourist visit to the Gard. They are selected for their ecological wealth and the beauty of their landscapes. A refuge for numerous wildlife and floral species, the protection of these spaces aims to preserve the ecological environment and promote the balance of local ecosystems.
The Balm
La Baume Saint-Vérèdème offers a six-kilometer route to walk on foot, along the Gardon gorges. This area, classified as a world biosphere reserve by UNESCO, is of extraordinary beauty. A refuge for a multitude of protected species, such as Bonello's eagle, the Egyptian vulture or the Eurasian beaver, the Gardon gorges are also an opportunity to discover magnificent panoramas. Go for a discovery hike, without forgetting your swimsuit in the summer, to alternate unforgettable views and refreshing swims.
Practical information: The complete route on the dedicated site.
The Scamanders
In the Scamandre regional reserve, 146 hectares between rice fields and marshes are available to you. Discover, little by little, this sensitive natural space of astonishing exoticism by exploring the developed trails. Along the route, don't miss the observation and listening points which offer the opportunity to discover the local fauna in complete discretion.
Practical information: More information on the dedicated site.
The Massif and the Cèze gorges
It is one of the largest sensitive natural areas in France. The Cèze Massif, labeled Natura 2000, offers the possibility of total disconnection, between fauna, flora and various family activities. Head to Méjannes-le-Clap in the heart of the massif for a colorful stay. On the program: hikes, canoe trips, but also via ferrata or swimming.
-Practical information : More information on the activities available in Méjannes le Clap.
The cirque of Navacelles
It no longer needs to be presented… Located between Gard and Hérault, the Vis has carefully shaped its gorges for thousands of years. From this erosion, the Navacelles cirque was born, a geological curiosity listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Rise up to contemplate the 300 meters of depth of the cirque and on the way down, stop in the typical village of Saint-Maurice-Navacelles and its Moulins de la Foux.
Practical information: All the information on the Navacelles circus.
Lake Pises
How to visit the Cévennes without discovering Lake Pises? Located at an altitude of 1,300 meters, it offers both an exceptional view and the possibility of extending the moment with family or friends, during a picnic, a hike or a fishing trip. with trout! But the beauty of the site is particularly revealed at night… Note to astronomy enthusiasts, Lake Pises is also located in the largest starry sky reserve in Europe. Note that the Montpellier astronomical society has installed its observatory there. On site, it is possible to book a night at the lodge in this sensitive natural space and take advantage of it to discover a sky free of any light pollution.
Practical information : More information on the largest dark sky reserve in Europe.
