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The Top 16 Gorges around Nimes

Gorges are incredibly beautiful places, and you’ve got 16

to choose from around Nimes. 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 around Nimes.

Last updated: October 30, 2025

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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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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Rocky descent down to the Gardon River

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Warning: it's impossible to follow the T2 route. Many hikers find themselves at a dead end because the route leads to a rock. I tried to climb it, but it …

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Beach and swimming

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A superb fine sandy beach directly accessible from the path. A real oasis for hikers looking for fresh air.
From the beach, you have a superb view of the gorges.

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Pont d'Arc and the Gorges de l'Ardèche

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A real must, however very busy during the summer. Bikers are extremely reckless, and you will need to be vigilant. Nevertheless, this road is a marvel, the surface of a …

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La Cathédrale Rock Formation (Ardèche Gorge)

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I walked the river bank late March. Slow going due to high water with section near via feratta needing caution as path swept away with small but challenging section to scramble to start of vf and avoid getting feet wet

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Salpêtrière Prehistoric Shelter

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Half-open large cave washed out of the natural limestone. Inaccessible.

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Hermitage of the Gardon Gorges

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This ancient ruined hermitage is located on the heights of the Gardon gorges. Getting there allows for a beautiful walk in the forest.

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Rocky Riverbank Along the Ardèche

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A beautiful hiking trail that leads to wonderful swimming spots with rocks right by the water. Marbled stones are sometimes very slippery.

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View of a bend in the Gardon River

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The ascent after the tunnel is very steep, partly with stairs and iron handles. The tunnel is pitch black, the tunnel floor is uneven and the tunnel meanders.

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The Top 16 Gorges around Nimes

Ardèche Gorges Nature Reserve

Les Concluses de Lussan

Rocky descent down to the Gardon River

Beach and swimming

Pont d'Arc and the Gorges de l'Ardèche

La Cathédrale Rock Formation (Ardèche Gorge)

Salpêtrière Prehistoric Shelter

Hermitage of the Gardon Gorges

Rocky Riverbank Along the Ardèche

View of a bend in the Gardon River

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