Le Ravin des Arcs – Point de vue sur les gorges loop from Chapelle Saint-Étienne d'Issensac

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Le Ravin des Arcs – Point de vue sur les gorges loop from Chapelle Saint-Étienne d'Issensac

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Le Ravin des Arcs – Point de vue sur les gorges loop from Chapelle Saint-Étienne d'Issensac

04:57

14.9km

450m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 5, 2026

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Includes a segment that is highly dangerous

A part of this route comprises highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 12.5 km for 3 m

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154 m

Saint-Étienne-d'Issensac Bridge

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Built in the Middle Ages, the Saint Etienne-d'Issensac bridge spans the Hérault near the former priory of the same name. Originally, it allowed the passage of pilgrims to Saint Guilhem, …

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1.84 km

La Vernède

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9.62 km

The Ravin des Arcs

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Fairly poorly indicated route, during our loop starting with the southern part we went too far... Intermediate level but be careful, I would say between medium and difficult. When you …

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9.85 km

Cave

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Only accessible in summer, or possibly as part of a guided canyoning trip.
The cave is very short.

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10.2 km

Point de vue sur les gorges

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Not easy to reach it by a narrow and steep path, but an incredible view!

Be careful, I strongly advise people who are sensitive to vertigo, have difficulty moving, or …

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10.3 km

grotte-abri du Lamalou n°2

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It is especially the path that leads to this place that will amaze you!

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12.7 km

A departmental road that ends in a dead end and a footpath...

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Due to a lack of funding, this departmental road was never built and ends in a dead end, continuing as a hiking trail that leads us towards the Ravin des Arcs.

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