From Bergognon to Villespasses (Lozère)

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The hamlet of Bergognon is situated in the commune of Altier near Villefort in the Cévennes National Park. Magnificent views over the Altier valley, the fields and the cows!

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 5.26 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 20 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 1,093 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 1,102 ft
  • ▲
    Highest point: 3,727 ft
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    Lowest point: 2,618 ft
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Description of the walk

Car park: in the small square in Bergognon

(S) From the car park, continue along the road that runs between two houses. Barely 100m further on, turn right onto the “Villespasses 6.1km” route, following the yellow markings.

(1) Just past the houses, at the junction, turn left onto a wide path that leads to the Bois de la Berque and leave theGR®44on your right heading towards La Prade.

(2) When you reach a junction, take the path on the left and do the same at the next one. Stay on the main path, which zigzags several times and joins the road leading to Villespasses.
Turn right onto this road, which goes round the village.

(3) When you reach a fork, take theGR®44on the left towards Bergognon. Walk through the village and continue straight on along the path through the chestnut trees.

(4) Cross the stream and continue along the path on the right to reach the road. Cross the road and take the path opposite towards Bergognon.

(5) Continue along the road and turn right at the first street to return to the starting point.

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 2,927 ft
  2. 1 : mi 0.1 - alt. 2,959 ft - Turn left
  3. 2 : mi 1.2 - alt. 3,563 ft - At the crossroads, turn left
  4. 3 : mi 3.98 - alt. 2,776 ft - Turn left at the fork at the end of the village
  5. 4 : mi 4.44 - alt. 2,618 ft - Crossing the stream
  6. 5 : mi 5.1 - alt. 2,913 ft - Continue along the road
  7. S/E : mi 5.27 - alt. 2,936 ft

Worth a visit

Between the Bois de la Berque and Villespasses, I was lucky enough to see wild boars, hear a roe deer bellowing – which I must have disturbed – and come across some cows on the track.

Always be cautious and plan ahead when you're outdoors. Visorando and the author of this route cannot be held responsible for any accidents occurring on this route.

The GR® and PR® markings are the intellectual property of the Fédération Française de Randonnée Pédestre.

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Reviews and comments

4.5 / 5
Based on 4 reviews
Reliability of the description
5 / 5
Ease of following the route
5 / 5
Route interest
3.5 / 5
Camille87
Camille87

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 03, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Thank you very much for this lovely walk. As mentioned, the start is quite steep, but the view from the top is well worth the effort! A very pleasant walk through the woods and a small village, with some lovely views to boot.

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ABR
ABR

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 04, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

An easy and pleasant walk, starting from Villespasses, offering lovely views over the Altier Valley.
We stuffed ourselves with blackberries and picked enough mushrooms to make a lovely omelette.

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gaelle07&30*
gaelle07&30*

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 29, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average

The view is beautiful... 360°…
and I saw a deer...
The path is like a motorway. Very wide. I prefer wooded paths.

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gaelle07&30*
gaelle07&30*

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 05, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average

The view is beautiful—360°…
and I saw a deer...
The path is like a motorway. Very wide. I prefer wooded paths.

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