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Col de la Croix Blanche (808m) walks
Clockwise tour of the Causse Méjean starting from Meyrueis
Visorando Member
51.39 mi
+7,661 ft
-7,667 ft
6 days
Average
Departure from Meyrueis (Lozère)
Exclusively on marked trails, this tour offers a comprehensive overview of the Causse: wooded or barren sections, ascents and descents through the Gorges de la Jonte, a walk along the Gorges du Tarn, beautiful villages, a famous karstic cave (Aven Armand), ancient remains (dolmens, menhirs), vultures – nothing is missing. The stages are generally easy, allowing you to focus on the beauty of the landscapes you pass through.
Planned as a six-day tour, it can be completed in five days by combining the last two stages.
Les Vignes - Mas-Saint-Chély
12.03 mi
+2,690 ft
-883 ft
7h 50
Difficult
Departure from Les Vignes (Lozère)
Thisfourth stage of the Tour du Causse Méjean leaves the Gorges du Tarn to climb back up onto the Causse Méjean and cover nearly half of its northern section. After a steep climb to the hamlet of La Caxe, the walker first passes through wooded areas and fields before reaching more open terrain beyond Montignac. A detour via the Roc des Hourtous, with its breathtaking views of the Gorges du Tarn and the vultures, is one of the highlights of the stage.
Walks near Col de la Croix Blanche (808m)
The Gorges du Tarn from La Malène to Les Vignes
Association / Club / Walk leader
7.99 mi
+1,434 ft
-1,558 ft
4h 55
Average
Departure from La Malène (Lozère)
Rather than taking a canoe or a rowing boat, set off on foot along this shaded route through the gorges, where you’ll enjoy fresh perspectives on the legendary sites along this stretch of the Tarn: the ruins of Planiol, Les Détroits, the hamlet of La Croze, Les Baumes Basses and the ‘107’ footbridge! The walk ends after the Pas de Soucy in the lovely village of Les Vignes.A short section of the route towards the end is shared with the GRP® “Tour du Méjan”.
From Mas-Saint-Chély to Les Vignes, above the Gorges du Tarn
12.17 mi
+807 ft
-2,602 ft
6h 20
Difficult
Departure from Mas-Saint-Chély (Lozère)
A long stage, culminating in the panoramic view of the Gorges du Tarn.
Mas-Saint-Chely - Drigas
7.12 mi
+584 ft
-387 ft
3h 45
Average
Departure from Mas-Saint-Chély (Lozère)
This5th stage of the Tour du Causse Méjean crosses the southern half of the Causse du Nord. From the path, you can take in the desert-like expanses of this part of the Causse. Short and easy, this stage can be completed in the same day as the6th stage from Drigas to Meyrueis for walkers wishing to complete the Tour in a circular fashion.
Drigas – Meyrueis
5.99 mi
+331 ft
-1,404 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Hures-la-Parade (Lozère)
This6th and final stage of the Tour du Causse Méjean crosses the desert-like expanses of the Causse before descending into the Gorges de la Jonte to Meyrueis. This short, easy stage can be combined with the5th stage from Mas-Saint-Chely to Drigas for those wishing to shorten the Tour to five days.
Hyelzas - Le Rozier
9.94 mi
+1,424 ft
-3,281 ft
5h 50
Average
Departure from Hures-la-Parade (Lozère)
Thissecond stage of the Tour du Causse Méjean crosses the lush south-western part of the Causse before descending to Le Rozier, at the confluence of the Tarn and the Jonte. Along the way, the beautiful church of Saint-Pierre-des-Tripiers, the Gallo-Roman village of Les Résiniers, and the Rocher de Capluc. The route described does not pass through the famous Vases de Chine and Sèvres above the Gorges de la Jonte; this more technical and better-known section can easily be found on other Visorando guides for those who are keen to see them.
From Sainte-Énimie to Les Vignes
17.11 mi
+2,864 ft
-3,097 ft
10 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Sainte-Enimie (Lozère)
On this fifth stage, we’ll follow the River Tarn as closely as possible, often right by the water’s edge in a rural setting or on a riverside terrace, always on the left bank. If you want to enjoy it at a leisurely pace, you’ll need to split it into two stages, heading towards La Malène, for example.
From Les Vignes to Le Rozier, along the Tarn
7.15 mi
+791 ft
-837 ft
4h 00
Average
Departure from Les Vignes (Lozère)
The final stage of this walk, and undoubtedly the easiest. The path follows the course of the Tarn and offers beautiful views of the river at various points.
From Sainte-Enimie to La Malène
9.13 mi
+1,483 ft
-1,572 ft
5h 30
Average
Departure from Sainte-Enimie (Lozère)
Stage 5 in the heart of the Gorges du Tarn via the Sentier des Gorges du Tarn (left bank) from Sainte-Enimie to La Malène, passing through the picturesque hamlet (with no road access) of Hauterives.
Canoe descent from Sainte-Enimie to La Malène
8.85 mi
+417 ft
-495 ft
4 hrs
Easy
Departure from Sainte-Enimie (Lozère)
This descent between the two beautiful villages of the Gorges du Tarn is ideal for those who want to explore the gorges at a leisurely pace, with an easy route and plenty to see.
From La Viale to Meyrueis via the Aven Armand
12.23 mi
+1,385 ft
-1,952 ft
6h 50
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Pierre-des-Tripiers (Lozère)
This is the stage with the greatest horizontal distance (nearly 20 km). It starts in a wooded area before continuing across the Causse and through pastures. The stage ends with a descent into the valley, as required by the accommodation arrangements.