Roc de la Vigne

Roc de la Vigne is a summit in the Hérault region of southeastern France that rises approximately 561 meters above sea level. From there, you can look out over the Mediterranean landscape with valleys, river courses, and forested areas.

The area has been inhabited since medieval times by local communities that established vineyards and pastoral routes. The landscape still shows traces of this early agricultural use.

The hiking trails around the summit connect to Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert, an important stop on the Santiago de Compostela pilgrimage route through France. Pilgrims and hikers have used these paths for centuries to travel between villages.

The summit is reachable via several hiking trails, with longer routes taking several hours and requiring good physical fitness. It is advisable to start with plenty of water and proper footwear, and to check weather conditions beforehand.

Beneath the limestone cliffs along the trail sits a semi-troglodyte retreat that shows how people once used this landscape. The abandoned village of l'Estagnol on the trail reveals the geological formations and human history of this mountain region.