Pont du Gard lookout – Pont du Gard loop from Vers-Pont-du-Gard

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Pont du Gard lookout – Pont du Gard loop from Vers-Pont-du-Gard

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Pont du Gard lookout – Pont du Gard loop from Vers-Pont-du-Gard

02:28

9.03km

130m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 1, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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748 m

Ancien tracé de l'Aqueduc Romain

Ruins

2.36 km

Aqueduct ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

In the shadow of the old buildings, the heat can be endured!

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3.47 km

The Pont du Gard aqueduct was built in the opus quadratum (Roman ashlar construction method), which means that Cretaceous limestones were used, all of the same height and extracted from quarries near Pont du Gard.

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3.86 km

Pont du Gard millennium olive tree

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In February 1956 almost all olive trees in Provence froze, so these old trees were "re-imported" from Spain. It was worth it, nice subject.

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4.25 km

Right bank viewpoint

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The Pont Pitot is the bridge built directly onto the famous Pont du Gard. It was constructed between 1743 and 1747 under the direction of engineer Henri Pitot, to allow …

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4.57 km

Valmale bridge

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These somewhat hidden remains of the aqueduct can be reached through a rock tunnel.

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4.80 km

Pont du Gard lookout

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The Pont du Gard is a Roman aqueduct bridge built over the Gardon. It is an architectural splendor, superbly preserved, and the site is truly grandiose. There are many tourists …

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5.14 km

Pont du Gard

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A masterpiece of Roman engineering, the Pont du Gard is a UNESCO World Heritage site. This three-tiered aqueduct is one of the region's iconic landmarks.

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9.03 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.97 km

2.85 km

1.89 km

795 m

517 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.49 km

2.20 km

1.99 km

1.58 km

527 m

239 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 7 October

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Comments

June 4, 2025,von Vers am römischen Aquädukt entlang zum Pont du Gard

A lovely afternoon stroll from the picturesque village of Vers-Pont-du-Gard along the remains of the ancient aqueduct that led from Uzès to Nimes to the ever-impressive and pleasantly quiet Pont du Gard, after the lunchtime visitor buses had already left.

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