Top Montpellier Outdoor Activities

The Best Way to Discover Montpellier: Scavenger Hunt & Self-Guided Tour. Play, learn, and walk! Explore at your own pace with a 100% self-guided activity. Start anytime (24/7) with no guides or schedules. Pause for a photo at the Opéra Orchestre national or a visit to Église Saint-Roch and resume whenever you're ready—even the next day. This unique team-building activity is perfect for couples, families, and groups. The "Complete City" Package - Everything you need in one app: Interactive Game: Solve puzzles and discover 10+ major attractions, plus hidden gems revealed along the way. Learn the history/legends of each site. Insider Tips: Access hand-picked local restaurant and shop recommendations. What you will visit: Place de la Comédie, Opéra Montpellier Occitanie, Église Saint-Roch, Rue Arc en Ciel, Arc de Triomphe, Promenade du Peyrou, Aqueduc Saint-Clément, Jardin des plantes, Montpellier Cathedral, and Place de La Canourgue.

Find the landscapes of Camargue , in this walk "Petite Camargue, Camin de Fé. Breathtaking landscapes, calm and nature around the gold pond, beautiful! You love natural landscapes , this walk will enchant you Discover the surrounding Mauguio landscapes and the gold lake that remind us of the little Camargue. Between Montpellier and Mauguio we will meander among the different wineries. After passing through the small town of Mauguio and admiring the panorama that unfolds from the highest point of the garden of the Motte, we will continue to the gold lake with its natural landscape marked by calm where avocet, ash heron and pink flamingos rub shoulders. The way back crosses the Mas de Fabre, an area covered with fields dotted with meadows to reach the heights of Lake Mourre and return to the Grammont area.

If you’re an escape room fan, take the puzzling theme further in Montpellier and play a real-life game on the urban streets. Known as the Urban Escape Game with Coddy, this particular alchemist experience takes place by foot, and showcases Montpellier’s landmarks as you complete missions around the city. Book for a group of up to six people, bring your smartphone, and keep your mind sharp for the mission.

On an electric bike , comfortable and accessible to all, Discover the first foothills of Garrigues that surround the north of the city of Montpellier on which flow several tributaries of the Lez watershed. Passing through the madness of the Château d’Ô, we will follow in parallel the course of the Verdanson to arrive near its source where is in particular the former house of the writer Joseph Delteil. We will reach the village of Grabels nestled in a green setting where flows one of the springs of the Mosson, the Avy, so beloved by the writer. After a glass of wine and a snack in the Wine Factory, we take the road again near Goule de Laval and then passing through the faculties hospital district. A superb itinerary between nature and downtown

Built at the end of the 17th century, the Château de Flaugergues is one of these residences called "folies" built in the Montpellier countryside. "Houses in the foliage", they are the work of a parliamentary nobility, rich and educated. Located in the middle of a rural estate, they are surrounded by magnificent gardens. They thus became the summer residences of the notables of Montpellier in the 18th century. Passed down for 10 generations, the Château de Flaugergues allows visitors to discover an exceptional heritage, the fruit of an ongoing dialogue between History, men and the landscape.

UP, UP, and AWAY! Experience the fun of flying PRIVATELY in a small aeroplane. Discover the stunning Camargue region from above with a local private pilot who shares his passion for aviation and area with you. Plan the flight route with your pilot while adhering to local safety guidelines, meeting directly at Montpellier-Méditerranée Airport. Your pilot is key to this adventure, sharing the flights' direct cost, not making a profit. After booking, we will match you with a pilot, and send you all flight details when confirmed. Experience time capped at 4 hours for flexibility, with flights scheduled at any hour in your chosen morning or afternoon slot. Safety is our top priority! To ensure a smooth booking process, we request essential security details. Missing one detail could delay matching you with a pilot, so stay connected with us once you’ve booked.

Getting around Montpellier has never been easier with all the new cycle paths. Favoring the electric bike rather than the car has many advantages: less pollution, more conviviality, more sport. We offer this ride on electric bikes to go to the beach. There will be plenty of things to see such as the Maison de la Nature, the Cathedral of Maguelone, the Etang de Pérols and its pink flamingos.

The delta region of the Camargue is a place where salt flats, marshes, and windswept bays meet, with traditional villages tucked in between. Public transportation can be limited, so if you’re without a car, join this small-group excursion from Montpellier to find the region’s highlights with ease. Check off villages such as Saintes-Marie-de-la-Mer or Aigues-Mortes, admire the flamingos or other birdlife, and ride a summertime train to see the saltwork’s rose-tinted ponds.

Sip, swirl, and shuck your way through Montpellier’s wine country on this small-group tour. Let your guide handle the logistics as you cruise in comfort to a winery set in a Renaissance-style castle. Wander its lush gardens, peek inside an 11th-century chapel, and sample a selection of red, white, and rosé wines straight from the source. Then, head to a shellfish farm to taste fresh oysters straight from the Mediterranean.

Spend a morning sampling Languedoc wines on this small-group tour of the Pic Saint-Loup wine region from Montpellier. Discover the winemaking process as you explore the vineyards, take part in guided wine tastings at two different wineries (one if you book on a Sunday), and enjoy a delicious homemade lunch with one of the winemakers.

Montpellier becomes the crime scene in this self-guided detective game, where the clues are hidden in plain sight in the streets around you. The case is the murder of Balthasar, and the evidence is scattered across the old centre - past Musée Fabre, Cathédrale Saint-Pierre, the Arc de Triomphe and Aqueduc Saint-Clément. You decode messages, photograph what does not add up and press digital witnesses whose stories never quite line up. Every puzzle you crack removes a name from the list of suspects. Play as a couple, bring the children along, or send two or three teams out at the same time and turn the investigation into a race - which is what makes this murder mystery game work as well for a team outing as for a day out. The last answer is waiting somewhere in the centre of Montpellier.

This game is a unique and challenging outdoor escape game adventure with friends, colleagues or family! It is possible to play on the day and at the time of your choice without prior reservation. You will be transported in an exceptional setting in the heart of downtown Montpellier. You can easily recover photos and videos that will be saved directly to your smartphone.

This very green route divides between bucolic parks and history Start from the city centre and head to Ovalie, one of the last areas of Montpellier around the Yves-du-Manoir sports complex built in 2003 for the 2007 Rugby World Cup. You will take the rue du mas du Jaume which leaves the district and runs along the vineyards of the Rieucoulon area to join the chemin du Bugarel which passes through nature. Then you will go around the Terral park to reach the banks of the Mosson. After a break in these bucolic meadows, you will take up the bicycle to admire the fountain of the church of Laverune and you will visit the park of the sumptuous castle of the Bishops, residence that welcomed Catherine de Medici. Return to Montpellier via the new bike paths through the Paul-Valéry district.

Discover fine wines around Pic Saint-Loup on this small-group half-day Languedoc winery tour from Montpellier. Delve into the Languedoc’s Pic Saint-Loup region and admire fine views over the rolling vineyards. Visit two wineries with your guide and learn of the diverse wines produced there. Explore the cellars and barrel rooms, and learn of the winemaking process from vine to glass. Sample the various wines in production during a tasting workshop and enjoy personal attention from your guide on this small-group tour, limited to eight people.

This game is a unique and challenging outdoor escape game with friends, colleagues or family It is possible to play on the day and at the time of your choice without prior reservation. You will be transported to a thrilling scenario in the heart of the city. You can easily recover photos that will be saved directly to your smartphone.

While walking tours are helpful for getting oriented, they rely on guides and discourage independent exploration. With this e-scavenger hunt, explore Montpellier at your own pace while visiting hidden gems, landmarks, and some of the city’s top national treasures. While exploring the city, answer trivia questions about the places you visit and solve game challenges.

This game is a unique and challenging outdoor escape game adventure with friends, colleagues or family! It is possible to play on the day and at the time of your choice without prior reservation. You will be transported to a bewitching scenario in the heart of the city. You can easily recover photos and videos that will be saved directly to your smartphone.

Experience a unique and magical tour of the Christmas market Play on the day and time of your choice In an exceptional setting in the heart of the Christmas Market Photos and videos are saved directly to your smartphone A friendly moment with family, colleagues or friends!

Go off the beaten track and discover Montpellier from another angle, choosing the unusual places explained by our guide. This Fantastic walk is a walk in unknown or forgotten places. Starting from the Comedy, you will pass through the city center and along the Jardin des Plantes. After the font Putanelle, which fell into disuse, towards the atypical church Sainte Thérèse dating from the 1930s. You cross the Garland Park to reach the old quarter of Celleneuve and its church. You will discover one of the abandoned Montpellier follies, Domaine Bonnier de la Mosson, true Versailles. You will continue your walk by filling your bottles with water at the thermal baths of Juvignac, whose water is known for its healing virtues. Return via Avenue de Lodève and downtown.

Indulge your taste buds in southern France on this half-day small-group Languedoc wine and olive tour from Montpellier. Visit a local winery in the heart of Languedoc’s winemaking territory with your guide. Explore the estate and learn of the various winemaking techniques in use, and sample some of the delicious wines in production. Travel onward through vineyards and olive groves to a family-run olive farm, tasting olives, olive oils, and vinegars.

Explore Montpellier at your own pace with a self-guided walking tour that reveals the city’s hidden history, iconic landmarks, and medieval secrets. Visit the birthplace of James the First of Aragon, admire the Three Graces Fountain, uncover the medieval Mikvé, and walk through the world’s oldest active medical school. Learn about Saint Roch, Jean Jaurès, and Louis the Fourteenth’s triumphal arch at the Porte du Peyrou. This audio tour combines history, legends, architecture, and local culture, offering one of the best things to do in Montpellier for travellers who want an authentic, flexible, and richly narrated experience.

Montpellier is surrounded by stunning natural scenery, but it takes private transportation—and usually, a lot of logistical hassles— to get off the beaten track. On this small-group tour, embark on a challenging hike to the top of Pic Saint-Loup followed by an indulgent wine tasting and home-cooked meal at the guide’s family-run guesthouse.

If you are in love with nature walks , this walk is made for you . This walk will take you to Lake Cres in the middle of nature, maybe let you tempt yourself by a swim. You will start from the steps of the Corum to take the green road that deserves its name towards Castelnau-le-lez. You will cross the cemetery to reach the park of the domain of Méric and discover the history linked to his mansion. After crossing the Lez, you will pass through the village of Castelnau-le-lez where is located the church of Saint-Jean-Baptiste cited as the pearl of the Montpellier novel. You will take the cycle path that borders the vineyards of the Bizkaya domains and then you will reach Lake Crès.