The Col du Pré la Dame in a circular fashion from Villefort

This is a must-see pass in the Cévennes, reached by a 15 km climb with an average gradient of 7%, followed by a beautiful descent to Génolhac. The return journey involves a short climb towards Concoules, followed by a much easier section to Villefort.

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  • Road cycling
    Activity: Road cycling
  • ↔
    Distance: 29.04 mi
  • ◔
    Duration according to the author: 3 hrs 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Very difficult

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 3,527 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 3,504 ft

  • ▲
    Highest point: 4,846 ft
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    Lowest point: 1,598 ft

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Description of the route

Departure from the village of Villefort, numerous car parks.

(S/E) Head towards the lake and, on leaving the village, turn left onto the D66 towards Mas de la Barque and climb up to the junction with the D362.

(1) Continue left on the D362 towards Génolhac until you reach the Col du Pré de la Dame.

(2) Continue on the D362, downhill, with some fairly steep sections.

(3) Pass the Bouzèdes viewpoint and arrive at the junction with the D906 in Génolhac.

(4) Turn right for a round trip to the old village of Génolhac, taking the D134 a few metres further on, on the left.

(5) After enjoying the site, return to the junction with the Col du Pré de la Dame road, D362.

(4) Continue on the D906 towards Villefort and reach the Col de Banlève.

(6) Continue on the D906, pass under the village of Concoules, and reach a roundabout.

(7) Take thethird exit and follow the D901 downhill to Villefort (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 1,909 ft - Car park - Gare de Villefort
  2. 1 : mi 8.6 - alt. 4,757 ft - Mas de la Barque crossroads, D362
  3. 2 : mi 9.34 - alt. 4,839 ft - Col du Pré de la Dame (1474m)
  4. 3 : mi 11.61 - alt. 4,062 ft - Belédère des Bouzèdes (Génolhac)
  5. 4 : mi 18.25 - alt. 1,680 ft - Génolhac, round trip junction - Gardonnette (ruisseau) - Affluent de l'Homol
  6. 5 : mi 18.63 - alt. 1,614 ft - Génolhac - Gare de Génolhac
  7. 6 : mi 21.86 - alt. 2,047 ft - Col de la Banlève (624m)
  8. 7 : mi 28.28 - alt. 2,152 ft - Roundabout, D901
  9. S/E : mi 29.04 - alt. 1,909 ft - Car park

Notes

Bring something to drink, as there are no refreshments before Génolhac.

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