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Montpellier, a playground for hikers and cyclists

Summer has arrived in Montpellier. The shaded streets of the city center offer their morning coolness, while just a short distance away, nature unfolds, vast, varied, and sometimes surprising. For cycling and hiking enthusiasts, the region boasts a diversity of routes that are little suspected from the city. At theHôtel des Arts, we see more and more visitors each season, all with a shared desire: to move, breathe, and explore.

By bike, from the city to the sea, with ease

Montpellier is one of those cities that has successfully integrated cycling into its daily life. Here, cycling is easy and stress-free. Cycle routes crisscross the main thoroughfares, greenways run alongside the rivers, and safe bike paths take you beyond the city limits.

Some take a day trip along the Lez river to Palavas-les-Flots, others prefer to stroll around the Méjean pond, among migratory birds and lagoon landscapes.

And then there are those more secluded routes, which you discover by talking with locals or by looking at a badly folded map: small roads through the vineyards, paths through the garrigue, quiet loops accessible from the hotel.

Here, in the heart of Montpellier, we have thought of everything to welcome cyclists: secure space for bicycles, route advice, and above all, a central location that saves you many unnecessary detours.

On foot, trails for all paces

You don't need to go far to find peace and quiet, with your walking shoes on. Around Montpellier, there hiking opportunities , easily accessible by bus, tram or car.

First, there are the classics. Pic Saint-Loup, of course, whose summit offers a breathtaking view, even for inexperienced hikers. Or Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert, where medieval history accompanies every step in the narrow streets and on the surrounding paths.

But there are also more discreet, almost secret places: the Ravine of the Arches, with its natural arches sculpted by time, or the paths that wind between the vineyards and the hills of the hinterland.

Whatever hike you choose, Montpellier is always within easy reach. Public transport and quick access to major roads mean you can travel light and return easily.

For pilgrims, Montpellier is on the Way of St. James

It's often forgotten, but the Way of St. James (Camino de Santiago) also crosses the region. Some of our visitors choose Montpellier as a stopover before continuing on to Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert or the more southerly routes leading to Spain. It's an ideal starting point for those who wish to walk for a few days on these symbolically rich paths, without committing to several weeks.

At the Hôtel des Arts, a pied-à-terre designed for your getaways

Coming to Montpellier for cycling or hiking also means knowing that at the end of the day, you can return to the comfort of a quiet room in the city center. At theHôtel des Arts, we welcome travelers every summer who come with their bikes, hiking bags, and above all, the desire to enjoy the region without constraints.

Are you unsure about tomorrow's itinerary? We'd be happy to guide you according to your preferences and the current conditions.