Discover Sainte-Anastasie

Sainte-Anastasie is a destination for stays centered on the Gardon Gorges, a longer circular hike and historic sites. Two particularly prominent attractions are in Russan: the Les Gorges du Gardon hike starts and ends here, and the Maison des gorges du Gardon is also located here. There is also a viewpoint, climbing routes and other historic sites. If you are looking for a hotel in Sainte-Anastasie, this range of options can help you decide what to focus on during your stay.

Hiking in Russan

The Les Gorges du Gardon circular hike starts and ends in Russan. It is 12.52 kilometers long, includes 340 meters of elevation gain and is listed as taking four hours. You can set aside this amount of time as a separate activity in your plans. Along the way, the route offers views of the Gardon Gorges. The distance, elevation gain and duration give you different ways to gauge the scope of the hike.

For the drive to the hike, the listed roads are N 106 and D 418; the village square is recommended for parking. Access regulations may change seasonally, so check the conditions before your visit.

Gorges, viewpoints and climbing

Another viewpoint is Le Castellas, a belvedere overlooking the Gorges du Gardon in the municipality of Sainte-Anastasie. The cliffs of Sainte-Anastasie have numerous climbing routes. So, alongside the circular hike, you can also choose to focus on the views or climbing.

The Maison des gorges du Gardon is located at the entrance to the gorges in the hamlet of Russan and has a museum area dedicated to the Grand Site des gorges du Gardon. The museum presents the gorge landscape, with its garrigue, river, cliffs and caves. Its focus thus ranges from vegetation and water to the geological features of the gorge.

Prehistoric and historic sites

The Baume-Latrone cave in Sainte-Anastasie contains prehistoric images drawn in clay or engraved in the limestone. It has been classified as a historic monument since 1940. The site is closed to the public, so do not plan a public visit to the cave.

The church in Russan has been listed in the supplementary inventory of historic monuments since 2005. The Prieuré Saint-Nicolas-de-Campagnac is a 12th-century historic complex that is open to the public. It was a former royal customs post and overlooks the Pont Saint-Nicolas and the Gardon. Check the access information for the priory before visiting.

These options suggest different priorities when choosing a hotel: the four-hour circular hike provides a clear time frame, while the museum and historic sites cover different aspects of the landscape and history. Your itinerary should also take into account the difference between the closed Baume-Latrone cave and the priory, which is open to the public. If you are looking for hotels in Sainte-Anastasie, you can make your choice based on the activities you want to set aside time for during your stay.

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