Old Gardon Canal – Saint-Étienne-Vallée-Française loop from Saint-Étienne-Vallée-Française

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Old Gardon Canal – Saint-Étienne-Vallée-Française loop from Saint-Étienne-Vallée-Française

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Old Gardon Canal – Saint-Étienne-Vallée-Française loop from Saint-Étienne-Vallée-Française

02:54

9.74km

290m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 1, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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7.36 km

Old Gardon Canal

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The water from the Gardon was dammed at the dam and conveyed to the mill through this narrow channel cut into the rock.
This former canal now serves as a …

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7.67 km

Le Martinet - the Gardon

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pleasant swimming spot near hiking and cycling trails

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7.91 km

Best place for a break

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Under the bridge with clear water to tap in and swim, next to a Restaurant.

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9.23 km

Saint-Étienne-Vallée-Française

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This village produces tasty and creamy goat cheeses called pélardons. The small town impresses with its many houses covered with Lauze roofs. A typical local stone.

The village in the …

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9.39 km

Suso

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witer loufe

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9.74 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.68 km

3.46 km

1.33 km

1.11 km

133 m

Surfaces

4.37 km

3.22 km

1.09 km

960 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (480 m)

Lowest point (240 m)

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Comments

July 31, 2024,Tour

The first 1 km is not maintained, then it is 3 km of road. Then finally a descent among the pines to end up swimming in the river 👍 before a beer in St Etienne

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June 17, 2024,Le Gardon de Sainte-Croix – Oud kanaal in de rots rondtocht vanuit Saint-Étienne-Vallée-Française

You can follow the yellow signs throughout the walk. In the beginning the path is narrow and completely overgrown, up to km 1.5. At km 7 it is very difficult to find a connection to the canal along the river. It is indicated with yellow signs, but fallen trees block the road.

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August 27, 2023,Best place for a break Circuit à partir de Saint-Étienne-Vallée-Française

Nice hike but there is an error on the route. At the start of the Auriol trail, you find yourself in front of a rolling gate written prohibiting entry to private property. The path should be higher up. This brings us to the Martinet waterfall. It's a shame to miss it.

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