WHAT DID THE ROMANS DO FOR US?? Pont du Gard, the stunning World Heritage Site!

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The Pont du Gard is one of the great sights of ancient Rome. It is the second-highest building built by the Romans. The Pont du Gard is part of a Roman, 26-mile water course, carrying water to the city of Nimes. Not put off by temperatures of 38-39°C, I decide to go for a 10km walk to another part of the aquaduct route, and nearly regret it. This was the closest I'd come to experiencing heat exhaustion, and it wasn't pleasant.
Filmed July 2023 | Pont du Gard, France.
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*** TIMESTAMPS:
00:00:00 Introduction
00:00:15 Remoulins
00:03:00 Pont du Gard
00:09:57 The Big Walk Begins
00:14:47 Saint-Bonnet-du-Gard
00:23:51 Sernhac
00:24:15 The tunnel

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@steve-marsh 11 ай бұрын

I love these longer ones, but not much shade out there mate, I'd be holed up in that wee tunnel all day :D Great video!

@PlanesTrainsEverything 11 ай бұрын

That was a killer of a walk. I should have learned my lesson by now, but obviously not.

@jeannellies4778 11 ай бұрын

What a fit wee man you are Scott! I wouldn't be able to do these walks and trips but thanks to you I can cadge a lift with you. Thank you so much. 😊🙏

@kazzicup 11 ай бұрын

The good thing about these remote paths is you can pee when you need to without people staring at you.

@sandiandgregh 11 ай бұрын

Whew. That one was a tough one to watch. That heat!! We've had a hot summer here (Ontario, Canada) but on days like you experienced when it's humid and in the 40 level, we are not hiking about. Thank you, as always, for taking us along on your journey. This series has been terrific. We had no idea about the ancient history of that area of France. Take it easy...you deserve it.

@brianhall9893 11 ай бұрын

Well done Scott. That looked like a long hard slog in that heat and terrain. Scenery looks lovely from the comfort of my sofa 👌

@kazzicup 11 ай бұрын

Walking is healthy 0:37 . Such pleasant surroundings along the walk path.

@angeloargentieri5605 4 күн бұрын

Scott sta camminando sulla storia, sul più grandioso e glorioso Impero della storia ROMA, sta guardando il ponte maestoso e straordinario, costruito dai ROMANI più di 2000 anni fa; Roma ha conquistato, dominato, costruito e CIVILIZZATO; la grandezza, la potenza, la magnificenza e la GLORIA DI ROMA EST AETERNA, ROMA INVICTA ET LUX MUNDI 💪🦅

@vivianhughes9347 11 ай бұрын

Scott - you have amazing stamina doing all that walking in such heat. I would be worried about getting lost in the remoteness. Thanks very much for bringing us along, though please take care in future.

@barvdw 11 ай бұрын

Yeah, I'm not doing that alone, but with some company and good maps...

@garrygreen3210 11 ай бұрын

Cracking video Scott lad. Appreciate the hot hot hot trip ... well done! There must have been at least 400 billion cicadas on your route 😀

@f1brianm 11 ай бұрын

That was like a Hitchcock movie. I was expecting you to collapse at any moment and then get Med-evac out of there. Be careful out there. We need you to keep making videos. Don’t take such risks! I would have given up miles back!

@LSOinferno 11 ай бұрын

I love doing walks through foreign countryside, but from past experience, anything over 25 degrees is pushing the boundaries of what I’m capable of. I near came a cropper in Portugal walking between towns, about 16km walk through countryside with just about enough water in 30+ heat, absolutely nothing but countryside the whole distance, absolutely stunning walk, plan was to walk there, get some lunch, and walk back, I got there and got an Uber back, I defo enjoyed throwing myself in the pool when I got back.

@jaynorris3722 Ай бұрын

The cicadas would send me around the twist. Think winter would be better for me.😂 Thank you for your videos.

@ljcbvideo 11 ай бұрын

The beauty of going out in the mid day sun!!!! We've all done it. A great video!

@teresahill6356 11 ай бұрын

Brilliant video Scott thank you but please take care

@LeoKimber 11 ай бұрын

Nice video. When I was there in 1989 we walked across the upper deck of the aqueduct - no guard rails or anything. { and I've got a pic of me looking over the edge to prove it]Very high and pretty scary.

@michaelbruchas6663 11 ай бұрын

You really need to hydrate more AND start earlier in the day. Riding a bus is not evil!

@walterfillingham 11 ай бұрын

Really enjoyed this video, rather you than me in that heatwave! The Romans never sees to amaze me..😮

@davidoliver1169 11 ай бұрын

Brilliant video Scott.

@jameskearney7688 11 ай бұрын

Great stuff Scott. A treat to say the least. 🙂

@gisellesa6799 9 ай бұрын

Amazing video! Thank you for sharing!

@luisstransport 11 ай бұрын

Great video Scott

@Ian-Steele 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video Scott. Those noisy cicadas apparently make that high pitch noise to ‘Jam the radar’ of moth eating bats.

@jaihind6515 11 ай бұрын

Beeline for Scottish Blood .... well, you could call it Mosquito line. Tough guy Scott.

@Justino_de_Paula 11 ай бұрын

Have you thought about joining the Foreign Legion? Yomping all day, with minimal hydration, you'd fit right in.!! Great vid btw. All the best.

@susandaunt6327 11 ай бұрын

Admire your stamina walking in that life sapping heat, Scott. Great video. Hope you got back to Nimes ok and a nice cold beer or two!😊

@johnorscher6986 11 ай бұрын

good to see you living life Scott👍

@jomo102 11 ай бұрын

Hot stuff Scott. Take care.

@bobn450 11 ай бұрын

Reminds me so much of the Highlands! Well done that man.

@roycarpenter6380 11 ай бұрын

We live in Portugal where the temperatures are about the same, We don't leave the house between 12.00 and 18.00 let alone go hiking. You must be very fit, very brave or very mad. But the results are worth it for an unfit, timorous but sane person like myself :>)

@robertofraser101 11 ай бұрын

That was a tough one scott really pushed yourself there glad you got ok worlds beautiful place like i say i know zilch about france each country so different thanks and happy travels hope you had a well deserved cold beer later

@andybarwise1682 11 ай бұрын

Absolutely LOVE all your videos whether local or European and beyond. The fact you go above and beyond (calf/knee pain up Ben Nevis or heat exhaustion on this one for example) shows how much you care! Take it easy lol! Looking forward to the next one! 😂

@deckylevert7994 11 ай бұрын

Stay safe on your travels, Scott, that Slazenger polo shirt of yours must have taken a battering that day 😂

@garymcgregor7048 11 ай бұрын

Really scary that Scott. And the noise would have done my head in. Try not to do that again buddy. We need more videos, but not hospital ones 😂

@paulchappell 11 ай бұрын

I know you like to walk and explore but do you advise someone - a friend, colleague, someone in the place you stayed the night before, etc. - of your daily plan(s) and your anticipated hour of return? Or do you have a contact somewhere in the world with an anticipated time to make your (daily?) checking-in phone call? Your remark about hikers possibly finding your body two weeks later, or the vultures getting their feed first, while humourous might also be scarily possible. I enjoy your videos despite my concern.

@vivianhughes9347 11 ай бұрын

Agree with all of your comment.

@Paula-Trudy 6 ай бұрын

Oh my that was tense viewing! It’s the first one of yours I’ve watched after the challenge with Steve Marsh (that’s how I found you!) I’ve been there twice, once was 30 years ago and then about 5 years ago, both times were super hot and I moaned like hell just walking from the car park to the aqueduct 😂

@edwardlees4585 9 ай бұрын

Great video Scott but the fact that there was hardly anyone else on the paths is not surprising. It's unadvisable to be out in the sun between 2pm and 6pm around Nîmes as it's the hottest part of France every summer.

@campbellwhyte9960 11 ай бұрын

Will be in that area next month. We have a house there. From a fellow Paisley man...

@taniaedwards4702 11 ай бұрын

Blimey, I had visions of you being carted off in an ambulance! Congratulations on your fortitude, your suffering was worth the effort for the stunning scenery and magnificent aquaduct.

@janettesinclair6279 2 ай бұрын

Wow! That is one impressive construction, with amazing dressed stone blocks, beautiful design. These Romans knew a thing or two about building! It looks uncomfortably hot though, your fans are concerned for you. Stunning video with gorgeous views though.

@Martycycleman 11 ай бұрын

Scott, very interesting, but the last part was quite painful.

@janicesadler6894 11 ай бұрын

I know how hot it can be in France at this time of the year. I also recognise the remoteness of such an environment in France. And you walked far too far. Buying the blue map of the area would have given you a much better information . I hope you're okay and I hope that in the future you treat extreme heat with the respect it deserves.

@cilldublin07 11 ай бұрын

Some great videos the last while of your French trip. Mont Ventoux on a bike next please 😂

@DiggingNorway 3 ай бұрын

Good walk! Must have passed 20K there, or more!

@shadowtale13 11 ай бұрын

Scott I was worried for you the whole time my friend. But it really was beautiful! Do take care on your adventures! Sincerely-a nurse haha

@joannharrington2279 2 ай бұрын

Walks like that one you should have a buddy. I can rake the heat but the humidity is what zaps your strength. Keep safe.

@ageoflove1980 11 ай бұрын

This seems like an amazing thing to do... when its like 25 celcius or something :D

@mariannevontrapp1063 11 ай бұрын

Good on you Scott, and it's so hot!! Better to wear light colors with the heat.. Wonderful video again! From now on, think about renting a bicycle, or a step! Take care, and respect!!

@daphne8406 11 ай бұрын

As a child we always went on car holidays to France and we visited the Pont du Gard on one of our holidays, even as a child I was very impressed 🤗 Glad you finally experienced it too! It is definately worth the trip! 🤗 I am lucky that musquitos always seem to prefer my partner and not me 😝 Guess I am not sweet enough to their liking 😂 Yay! 😝

@Bulkmeister123 11 ай бұрын

What an absolute legend you are, If you had a Fitbit on I reckon you might have gone close to or more than walking 50,000 steps + for the day.👏

@labr7414 11 ай бұрын

You should try to get to Ventabren, great little town. Aqueduct there too. Biggest stone on in the world I think. Not done by the Romans tough.

@tomkenyon3721 11 ай бұрын

Mosquitos making a beeline...very good and I'm sure the Hairy Bikers did an outdoor cooking spot for their TV show there.

@daniel69 11 ай бұрын

GOAT

@shanegermany5803 11 ай бұрын

Although Scott, I’m sure a lot of your subscribers will say you shouldn’t have done that in that heat, I’d say you knew it was going to be hot the day you went or the next few days coming up and you only live life once, make the most of it, great content and glad you found what ultimately you were liking for, hope you had a few cold ones to celebrate and great idea of staying in Nimes and visiting what it had to offer.

@user-qy4ov8dp5y 11 ай бұрын

Доста уморителен маршрут и честно казано не разбирам смисъла му, особено в горещото време, но всеки сам си избира пътя. Иначе има удобна равна пътека с много добра видимост към моста, както и възможност да се разходите по него. Ние така направихме при посещението му. Обектът е невероятен и уникален и си заслужава да се види.

@K1W1fly 6 ай бұрын

In those sort of conditions, when you come across some water (be it a fountain or a pool etc) get your hat really wet, and ideally your shirt too. Even if you cant drink the water, Evaporative cooling is pretty effective.

@simonboulton4490 11 ай бұрын

If you don’t want steps go to Belgium or Holland which are flat or closer to home Lincolnshire.

@blessedpapa 10 ай бұрын

I plan to go there next March. This seems to be far more walking than I expected. I wonder if its difficult to get there by public transport.

@andrewlong6438 11 ай бұрын

There are good reasons to travel to southern Europe in the spring/autumn for sightseeing and not the middle of summer.

@alexandersunter4899 11 ай бұрын

It’s making me thirsty just watching you. Well done.

@carolinegreenwell9086 11 ай бұрын

phew !!

@richarddye9170 22 күн бұрын

Had you persevered with the walkway at around 9min 30sec it would have taken you up to the visitor cantre and cafe, this is where most visitors arrive. The road walkway beside the aquaduct was an 18th century addition designed by French hydraulic engineer, Henri Pitot. Prior to its construction the only way across was by a niche cut in the suporting arches higher up. Anyone involved in aviation will recognise the name as he was the inventor of the Pitot tube long before it was used on aircraft. Much of the stone used for the walkway was "robbed" from the North end of the viaduct, something that would be treated as sacrilege today. When the viaduct fell into disrepair, locals also "repurposed" stone to build dwellings.

@silgo7923 11 ай бұрын

First comment for the algorithm

@quentinmunich9819 11 ай бұрын

Last comment, please do no more comment under this video for the algorithm.

@zonabrown9241 8 ай бұрын

The Romans built properly❤

@henryhannon9055 11 ай бұрын

Go careful Scott, you are on holidays so don’t overdo the walking

@mattchan991 4 ай бұрын

Great video... But stay in Scotland midges don't make that constant sound lol

@paulbaker654 11 ай бұрын

Forget Google maps. IGN (the French Ordnance Survey) do an excellent range of 1:25000 maps covering tracks and paths.

@xix94 11 ай бұрын

My fav country is France

@jkardez4794 11 ай бұрын

I was holding my breath while you were chattering away not far from dehydration. Certainly not a sensible decision on your part to do this hike in such terrible conditions . I'm sure the Griffins are cursing their luck . I drank a pint of water at the end of the narrative. Very interesting though . Imagine being part of the crew detailed to construct this stone marvel . Roman holiday .

@ancupola1994 11 ай бұрын

I really enjoy your videos and thank you! I do hope you will go to Morocco!

@ghuntman77773 11 ай бұрын

Wonderful scenery but nothing more important than your health so take care

@history_leisure 11 ай бұрын

"You can tell its hot here" *MCU Cacti*

@jonron4729 11 ай бұрын

🥵🥵🥵

@thorstent2542 11 ай бұрын

Garrigue

@JM-kb9wu 27 күн бұрын

Walking is healthy but in that heat it can also be dangerous! Heatstroke can kill you.

@dazlebluefrogify 4 ай бұрын

Brave man scott what is the saying "only englishmen and mad dogs go out in the midday sun "....Oh and scott the scotsman 🤣🤣 Only been once there but with a pram and kids couldn't visit like you did, Pitt you could visit the beautiful town of uzes,check it on the internet

@algieturas612 11 ай бұрын

So what's happening with your Rusty Nails channel?

@dannycrooks8462 11 ай бұрын

Thats too warm for a walk

@tanyabassett8287 4 ай бұрын

Great video. Just for info don't pronounce the d in Gard, it's pronounced Pon du Gar 😊.

@MrCobo04 11 ай бұрын

Scottish blood liking insects? Not all please. Born in Edinburgh, raised in Glasgow. Love the heat. Hotter the better (Luxor at 51c) never been bitten. Not even the midges at Loch Lomand

@paulhoughton5266 11 ай бұрын

I wonder how Europe would have developed had the Roman Empire lasted a few more centuries than it did, discuss.

@NMF1969 11 ай бұрын

I enjoy your videos but this one was uncomfortable viewing. Doing silly walks in that heat for a video seems a bit unnecessary.

@holidaytripsholidaytrips7254 11 ай бұрын

Nonsense. The mans living life and loving it.

@scanmead 11 ай бұрын

Don't you ever do this again! I live in a desert. The heat is no joke, and a video isn't worth you risking your health. I spent half the time worrying about France's rescue services having helicopters. Consider yourself duly chastised. 🤨 (That village was gorgeous, though.)

@henrimichelpierreplana4332 11 ай бұрын

I kind of agree. Walking in the "garrigue ", alone, , by 38 is kind of dangerous. I am also surprised that those paths was open. Because of bush fire risks, those paths are usually closed during summer. Happy it turned oit ok.

@nicholasreason8379 11 ай бұрын

Mosquito take a lot more gaelic

@Pooky-Cat 11 ай бұрын

Ooh Scotty the Hotty. Please don't do this again, your country needs you 💙

@birdsbodger 11 ай бұрын

I thought it was only mad dogs and Englishmen who went out in the midday sun?! Please stay safe mate this could have easily ended up as one of those true crime videos where they find your camera but not you! I love your other videos, just not this one 😮