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The Top 20 Gorges in Occitania

Gorges are incredibly beautiful places, and you’ve got 20

to choose from in Occitania. Just browse our list of the best gorges below and see photos, tips and extra info to help you visit one of these beautiful places on your next adventure in Occitania.

Last updated: November 19, 2025

Cirque de Gavarnie

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Classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1997, the Cirque de Gavarnie is located in the heart of the Pyrenees National Park. Of glacial origin, it is home to …

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Carança Corniche

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The passages along the Corniche de Carança are quite dizzying and spectacular. Attention therefore for those who have vertigo or with children.

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Héric Gorge

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A spectacular road that crosses the bottom of the gorges. Cyclists and hikers share the wide dusty road. You will find along your walk, many places where you can swim.

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The Footbridges of the Carançà Gorge

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From here begins the section "Les Passerelles", which meanders adventurously with bridges, ladders and suspension bridges up the gorge. If you do not want to walk the whole gorge, you should treat yourself to the fun for a little detour.

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Moulin du Saut and Waterfalls

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On the course of the Alzou, sheltered by the cliffs that form its gorges, pretty little waterfalls dot the path. An invitation to refresh before arriving in Gramat.

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Ardèche Gorges Nature Reserve

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Here nature is very protected and, for example, Wild camping is strictly prohibited.

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Section of rock path at el Fornàs

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Spectacular section in the rock which dominates Thuès-Entre-Valls. Attention for those who have vertigo or with children.

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Les Concluses de Lussan

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Great gorge. You can take the way back through the streambed and then the steeper, dotted ascent. The entry from the streambed into the dotted ascent is not easy to find.

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View of the Pont du Diable

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The magnificent site of the Pont du Diable allows you to admire both: the entrance into the Hérault gorges, the Pont du Diable, a medieval work with 2 main arches …

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Gorges du Rec

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Magnificent landscaped path along the bed of the Rec stream which forms a small canyon and allows you to observe the entrance to the Crouzade cave.

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Want to see even more gorges? See the best ones in Occitania region by region:

Hérault Aveyron Béziers Perpignan Lozère Ariège Lot Gard Pyrénées-Orientales Narbonne Aude Hautes-Pyrénées Millau Lodève Nimes Florac Mende Argelès-Gazost Céret Le Vigan Limoux Foix Montpellier Prades

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Already discovered everything in this region? See additional gorges in Occitania for your next adventure:

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The Top 20 Gorges in Occitania

Cirque de Gavarnie

Carança Corniche

Héric Gorge

The Footbridges of the Carançà Gorge

Moulin du Saut and Waterfalls

Ardèche Gorges Nature Reserve

Section of rock path at el Fornàs

Les Concluses de Lussan

View of the Pont du Diable

Gorges du Rec

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