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Col des Tempêtes (997m) walks
The Pic de Saint-Guiral and Lac des Pises, viewed from the Trois Ponts
Visorando Member
19.96 mi
+4,249 ft
-4,222 ft
7 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Arrigas (Gard)
An alternative route for this circular route offers lovely panoramic views as you walk along an open ridge to reach Pic Saint-Guiral before cooling off at the shores of Lac des Pises.
This circular route starts at Les Trois Ponts, on the edge of the D999.
Please note: this walk is very long with a significant elevation gain; it is only suitable for very experienced walkers. It is therefore classified as very difficult.
Walks near Col des Tempêtes (997m)
Cirque de Navacelles
9.92 mi
+1,302 ft
-1,398 ft
5h 40
Moderate
Departure from Blandas (Gard)
A spectacular cirque with breathtaking views.
In the Aigoual National Forest, starting from L'Espérou
6.78 mi
+633 ft
-1,352 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Dourbies (Gard)
The hike begins in the Cévennes National Park. This first stage takes place in the Aigoual State Forest, which forms part of the “Les Causses et les Cévennes” site, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We follow the drovers' road linking Languedoc to Aubrac, still used today by sheep to reach the summer pastures of the Aigoual.
The Cirque de Navacelles from the Causse de Blandas
8.88 mi
+630 ft
-1,529 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Montdardier (Gard)
Between the Causse de Blandas and the Gorges de la Vis, the entire route lies within the “Causses and the Cévennes” site, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. On the drovers' road linking Languedoc to Aubrac, used by sheep to reach the summer pastures of Aigoual, take the time to observe the unique world of the Causse. To round off the day, enjoy the spectacular views of the Gorges de la Vis offered by the descent of the Travers de Navacelles.
The Corniches of the Causse Noir
7.21 mi
+1,572 ft
-1,447 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from La Roque-Sainte-Marguerite (Aveyron)
You will need two vehicles for this journey from La Bouteille to Saint-André-de-Vézines.
Les Besses-Saint-Guilhem
14.69 mi
+1,220 ft
-2,920 ft
7h 50
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Maurice-Navacelles (Hérault)
Return to Saint Guilhem le Désert from Les Besses.
Meyrueis – L’Espérou
10.15 mi
+2,789 ft
-1,066 ft
7h 05
Moderate
Departure from Meyrueis (Lozère)
Walk from the village of Meyrueis (Causse Noir) in the Cévennes to get closer to Mont Aigoual.
Meyrueis – Hyelzas
8.77 mi
+1,401 ft
-538 ft
5h 15
Moderate
Departure from Meyrueis (Lozère)
Thisfirst stage of the Tour du Causse Méjean takes the hiker up onto the Causse from Meyrueis on the banks of the Jonte. A gentle climb to get you going, featuring a picturesque stretch before reaching the Causse, the Aven Armand, and a renowned cheese dairy at the entrance to the pretty hamlet of Hyelzas. If you arrive early enough, you may be able to visit the Ferme Caussenarde in Hyelzas.
