Around Mialet in the Cévennes

A superb hike with beautiful views. A very difficult start on a large scree slope, then a gentle climb. Yellow markings a few times, then meeting the Stevenson Trail, then no more markings, then again, and a difficult finish for ankles and knees.

Details

n°18610561

Creation:
19 Jan 2022

Last update:
22 Jan 2022

Last review:
24 Apr 2024

Activity: Walking
Distance: 12.33 km
Average duration: 5h 00
Difficulty: Moderate
Back to start: Yes
Ascent: + 529 m
Descent: - 525 m
Highest point: 669 m
Lowest point: 168 m

Country: France
Areas: Cévennes, Massif central
District: Mialet (Gard) (30140)
Start/End: N 44.111468° / E 3.941177°
IGN map(s): Ref. 2740ET, 2741ET, 2840OT
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Description of the walk

Park in the small car park

(S/E) Take the stairs just behind it that lead up to the village and follow Rue des Oliviers to the right until you reach a fork.

(1) Take the street that climbs to the left and follow it straight ahead, then tackle a very steep climb for a good while.

(2) Turn right and continue for a very long time until you reach a crossroads.

(3) Turn right and continue straight ahead, passing Mas Pagès, then continue along the carriage road until you reach a fork.

(4) At the fork, continue slightly to the left, still uphill, and join the Chemin de Stevenson.

(5) Take the^first path on the right, pass in front of the antennas and continue straight ahead, ignoring the cross paths.

(6) Be careful to leave the^GRP® and^PR® and take a small path on the right at the plateau (^PR® closed sign) and follow it to an intersection with a round cairn.

(7) Rejoin the^GRP® and^PR® by continuing to the right and follow this wide path which leads to a road.

(8) Before reaching the road, take the hairpin bend onto the small path on the right.

(9) Take the left-hand path and continue downhill through a rocky area. Follow it to the footbridge.

(10) After the footbridge, take the road on the left and follow it to a small path.

(11) Turn right, continue straight ahead to reach the village and pass in front of the cemetery. Cross the village and take the opportunity to see the old houses and the small cobbled street, then return to the crossroads you passed on the way there.

(1) Follow the route in reverse to return to the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

S/E : km 0 - alt. 180 m - Car park
1 : km 0.13 - alt. 186 m - Crossroads of the circular loop
2 : km 0.33 - alt. 226 m - Fork in the road
3 : km 2.29 - alt. 448 m - Crossroads junction
4 : km 3.75 - alt. 575 m - Fourche
5 : km 4.5 - alt. 645 m - Stevenson Trail junction
6 : km 5.9 - alt. 591 m - Fork in the road
7 : km 6.61 - alt. 592 m - Large round cairn
8 : km 9.08 - alt. 426 m - Fork in the road before a road
9 : km 9.21 - alt. 422 m - Hairpin bend on the left
10 : km 11.46 - alt. 170 m - Footbridge
11 : km 11.73 - alt. 168 m - Path on the right
S/E : km 12.33 - alt. 180 m - Car park

Notes

We are good walkers and did it in 3½ hours (plus a lunch break in the clearing at point (8), in the sunshine, which was very welcome in winter!).

Mialet is the central point of the Camisards. Many hikes start from there, and you can do them without ever passing through the same place twice.

Worth a visit

The Musée du Désert (dedicated to Protestantism) and the Trabuc caves, all in Les Luziers.

Reviews and comments

4.6 / 5

Based on 6 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.7 / 5

Ease of following the route
4.7 / 5

Route interest
4.3 / 5

Mogette

24 Apr 2024 at 19:17 7200

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 24, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Magnificent route.

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SALTEL SERGE

06 Nov 2023 at 09:09 3600

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 09, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Hike undertaken as reconnaissance for a club, good description and interesting hike due to the variety of landscapes in the Cévennes.

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Patrone G.

23 May 2023 at 15:18 7200

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : May 20, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Circular route leading to a ridge overlooking the Mialet valley and offering views as far as the sea. Well-marked route. Visorando's description would have benefited from more landmarks (e.g. from Mialet) and place names identified on the ground or marked on the map. The approach and passage along the Mas Pagès, perched high above, were a highlight of the route. No particular difficulty.

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isapie

07 Jun 2022 at 08:58 7200

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 05, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

A beautiful glimpse of the wild landscapes of the Cévennes.
Not enough viewpoints for our liking.

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isabellepierrephilippe

02 Jun 2022 at 11:50 7200

Hello, we did this walk, which is indeed a beautiful continuous climb with magnificent scenery. The descent is rocky too. We stayed within the indicated time, including a picnic, while walking. Highly recommended. Thank you.

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Les godillots cevenols

02 Jun 2022 at 11:32 7200

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 25, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Thank you for this superb hike. The views of the Cévennes are absolutely magnificent.
We did the route in reverse, which is not difficult except for the descent at the end of the route, which is steep and very rocky.

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isabellepierrephilippe

07 Feb 2022 at 12:03 3600

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 05, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

It's very easy to follow the route on your smartphone. The hike is beautiful. The route is clear and well marked. The estimated time is spot on (we did it in 4½ hours with a picnic). The weather was great too. It's a moderate hike! The 3-hour climb at the start is tough. It would have been nice to indicate the starting point and the direction to take to reach the PR trailhead, that's all. Thank you, we'll continue to follow you.