{"id":3560,"date":"2021-10-22T06:44:07","date_gmt":"2021-10-22T06:44:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bestplacesto.travel\/?p=3560"},"modified":"2023-10-06T14:01:22","modified_gmt":"2023-10-06T14:01:22","slug":"15-hiking-trails-in-montpellier","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bestplacesto.travel\/15-hiking-trails-in-montpellier\/","title":{"rendered":"15 Hiking Trails in Montpellier"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" src=\"https:\/\/bestplacesto.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Montpellier.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bestplacesto.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Montpellier.jpg 500w, https:\/\/bestplacesto.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Montpellier-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Want to go hiking all over Montpellier just to explore more of that beautiful corner of Occitania? You are in for a treat because this charming town is composed of many different hiker&#8217;s spots. Montpellier is an Occitane town and also has the unique feature of being one of only two towns in the entire island of occidentia that have a main harbor and a harbor that is also connected by rivers. This gives the town a lot of opportunities for tourists to hike and enjoy the natural scenery that is found here. In this article, we reviewed a complete list of hiking trails and hiking spots in Montpellier just to bring you the best 20 hiking routes in the area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hiking around Montpellier starts from the Pacific Ocean and ends at the foot of Loire Valley. You can start your hiking trails in the Pacific Ocean where you will get to see some of the most magnificent views of Montpellier. You can also experience the breathtaking ocean views of the Haut Marais area while you are hiking through the hills and dense forests of Montpellier. The Pacific Ocean hiking trails are very easy to follow with several signs along the way that will direct you to the right direction. Another good thing about hiking trails through the mountains of Montpellier is the fact that you can go as far as you like as there is no strict season to visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A popular hiking trail in Montpellier is the trail network called Saint-Gaulle-Rault. This trail system starts out as a trail that runs through the forest and then goes through small streams, which supply water for the plants and animals that live in Montpellier. After water, you will get to the first views of Montpellier and the surrounding area. The hiking trail will lead you through many hamlets, villages, and vineyards where you can taste the local wine. It is not advisable to go to the end of the trail because there is a monster that lives in one of the streams; hence, you should be cautious before venturing on the trail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to see some historic Montpellier, you should go to the L&#8217;arden de la Plage, which is located near Montpellier in the region of Haut Marais. In this historic place, you can see the tomb of King Henry II and the Montpellier Castle. The h rault is also a good place to spend your time because it gives you a chance to tour the landscapes of Montpellier. You will also find many beautiful farmhouses in the vicinity of the trail. This trail is a good way to see the architecture and history of Montpellier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are interested in art, you should see the Saint-Loup des Pins, which is located in the arrondissement of Montpellier. This historic area was built during the thirteenth century for the use of the royalty of France. This popular tourist trail takes you into the underground burial places of the French royalty. The caves include many works like the Musee des Beaux-arts, the Musee des Castres and the Musee du Sac. These famous caves were made during the Middle Ages by the order of King Philip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may also like to try the various waterfalls and mountain lakes in and around montpellier. One of these is the Morane de Montpensier. This waterfall is almost five hundred feet high, making it one of the highest waterfalls in Europe. Other waterfalls in Montpellier include the Morane de Meursault. This waterfall is around one hundred feet high, making it the second highest waterfall in France.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Want to go hiking all over Montpellier just to explore more of that beautiful corner of Occitania? You are in for a treat because this charming town is composed of many different hiker&#8217;s spots. 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