Le Massif du Tanargue

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Au coeur du Parc Naturel Régional des Monts d'Ardèche, Laboule est le point de départ idéal pour des randonnées aux ambiances contrastées. Trois journées de marche confortable en étoile sur le troisième sommet des Cévennes(1548m) avec ses monts rocheux et ses rivières naturelles.
Le massif du Tanargue est méconnu et sauvage, il vaut le déplacement.
Possibilité d'hébergement confortable sur place.

Details

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 49.16 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3 days 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Difficult
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 2,676 m
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    Descent: - 2,663 m
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    Highest point: 1,408 m
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    Lowest point: 498 m

Photos

Boutures de chataigniers
Descente
Sommet Cham du Cros
Arrivée sur le plateau

Stages of the route

This route needs several days, find the details below:

  1. S
    Sentier des Granges

    The Sentier des Granges trail

    ↔14.58 km ↗773 m ↘764 m
    At the heart of the Monts D’Ardèche Regional Natural Park, Laboule is the ideal starting point for a walk with a variety of contrasting atmospheres. At the summit of the Sentier des Granges trail there is an unparalleled panoramic view (Mont Blanc, Mont Ventoux, Mont Bouquet, Mont Lozère...) a day’s walk across the third-highest summit of the Cévennes range (at 1,548 m) with its rocky mountains and luminous rivers.
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  2. 2
    Le Tour de la Cham du Cros

    The Tour de la Cham du Cros

    ↔14.90 km ↗949 m ↘946 m
    This hike is for you if you want to spend a real day walking on a wild, little-known, airy and welcoming summit. The Tour de la Cham du Cros is a loop starting from Laboule. The route is a large loop that can be taken from the hamlet of Valousset if you are short on time. The picnic will feel like a "16:9" experience with breathtaking views of the Beaume valley, the Tanargue massif and the Vallon Pont d'Arc plain.
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  3. E
    Les Ferjasses

    Les Ferjasses

    ↔19.69 km ↗954 m ↘953 m
    This trail is one of the most beautiful on the southern slope of Tanargue. It is characterised by its easy ascent, its aesthetic appeal, its aerial aspect and the historical authenticity of its route. Another beautiful day's walking on the third highest peak in the Cévennes (1,548 m).We stay at the bottom of the valley for the first half of the morning, then climb up the southern slope of Méjean, enjoying views of Mont Gerbier de Jonc, Mont Blanc, the Vercors, Mont Ventoux and the Gorges de l'Ardèche.
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Notes

Départ à partir du gîte d'étape de Laboule à côté de l'église (gestion libre ou la demi-pension, on choisit).

Le climat, bien que méditerranéen peut surprendre quand on est sur les crêtes.
Il faut donc prévoir un bon coupe vent et une polaire.
Personnellement j'aime bien la polaire sans manche, c'est un bon compromis chaud-froid.

Le sentier des Granges est esthétique et physique en montée comme en descente.
Dans tous les cas il faut prévoir de bonnes chaussures.
Les 3 randonnées sont à peu près égales en temps, en dénivelé et en difficultés, elles sont toutes trois balisées Jaune et Blanc
Seule l'estive des Fergeasses nécessite d'être attentif auprès des personnes sujettes au vertige (petite passerelle en planche (3m de long).

Profiter de la vue magnifique pour prendre des photos : Mont Gerbier des Joncs ,Cham du Cros, Basse Ardèche, vallées des Cévennes, Mont Lozère... )

Selon les pluies qui ont précédé votre venue, certains passages sont difficiles, s'en assurer auprès de Yankélée qui gère le gîte d'étape.

Pour les courageux et aux amoureux des ascensions, au col des Langoustines, une petite boucle supplémentaire est possible : Le Tour du Mont Aigu (1h), très beaux passages avant la descente sur Laboule.

Worth a visit

Point d'eau à la montée simplement.
Attention aux passages à gué si des pluies ont précédé votre venue.
Randonnée déconseillée par temps d'orage, de neige ou de brouillard.
Abri (à chasseurs) à mi-pente de la descente sur la piste DFCI.
Prévoir de bonnes chaussures de randonnée et la carte IGN du secteur.

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.

Reviews and comments

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Walking The Sentier des Granges trail

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Sentier des Granges
↔14.58 km ↗+773 m ↘-764 m ◔6h 20 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Laboule (Ardèche)
At the heart of the Monts D’Ardèche Regional Natural Park, Laboule is the ideal starting point for a walk with a variety of contrasting atmospheres. At the summit of the Sentier des Granges trail there is an unparalleled panoramic view (Mont Blanc, Mont Ventoux, Mont Bouquet, Mont Lozère...) a day’s walk across the third-highest summit of the Cévennes range (at 1,548 m) with its rocky mountains and luminous rivers.

Walking Tour of the hilltop village of Laboule

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Tour du village perché de Laboule
↔10.77 km ↗+541 m ↘-536 m ◔4h 35 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Laboule (Ardèche)
Clinging to the southern slopes of the Tanargue, the hilltop village of Laboule is surrounded by a multitude of typical Cévennes hamlets, which you can discover one by one as you wind your way through centuries-old chestnut groves, streams and paved slanting streets (historic paths where the inhabitants used to walk every day).

Walking The Tour de la Cham du Cros

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Le Tour de la Cham du Cros
↔14.90 km ↗+949 m ↘-946 m ◔7h 00 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Laboule (Ardèche)
This hike is for you if you want to spend a real day walking on a wild, little-known, airy and welcoming summit. The Tour de la Cham du Cros is a loop starting from Laboule. The route is a large loop that can be taken from the hamlet of Valousset if you are short on time. The picnic will feel like a "16:9" experience with breathtaking views of the Beaume valley, the Tanargue massif and the Vallon Pont d'Arc plain.

Walking Les Ferjasses

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Les Ferjasses
↔19.69 km ↗+954 m ↘-953 m ◔8h 20 ▲Difficult
⚑Departure from Laboule (Ardèche)
This trail is one of the most beautiful on the southern slope of Tanargue. It is characterised by its easy ascent, its aesthetic appeal, its aerial aspect and the historical authenticity of its route. Another beautiful day's walking on the third highest peak in the Cévennes (1,548 m).We stay at the bottom of the valley for the first half of the morning, then climb up the southern slope of Méjean, enjoying views of Mont Gerbier de Jonc, Mont Blanc, the Vercors, Mont Ventoux and the Gorges de l'Ardèche.

Walking Valgorge circular loop

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Boucle de Valgorge
↔3.55 km ↗+160 m ↘-159 m ◔1h 30 ▲Easy
⚑Departure from Valgorge (Ardèche)
A very pleasant circular route along the hillsides, particularly in hot weather as it is mostly shaded, with the opportunity to enjoy a nice swim at "La Baume" (or Beaume). Old chestnut plantations, cobbled paths, terraces and landscapes characteristic of the Ardèche make this walk an opportunity to discover the region without any major difficulty. This route follows yellow markings with fitness equipment that is no longer maintained.

Walking Sentier des Ferjasses loop trail through the Tanargue massif

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Sentier des Ferjasses en boucle par le massif du Tanargue
↔11.87 km ↗+770 m ↘-769 m ◔5h 35 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Valgorge (Ardèche)
This circular hike takes you to the Tanargue plateau via a magnificent trail. Once on the plateau, you can follow the ridge trail to discover superb views of the Ardèche mountains.

Walking Rocles and the Tour de Brison

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Rocles et la Tour de Brison
↔8.34 km ↗+418 m ↘-433 m ◔3h 35 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Rocles (Ardèche) (Ardèche)
Visit Rocles and its hamlets, pretty villages in the Ardèche. Walk in the chestnut grove. The Tour de Brison offers a fantastic 360° view for 100 km around.

Walking Col des Langoustines from La Souche

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Col des Langoustines depuis la Souche
↔7.84 km ↗+695 m ↘-691 m ◔4h 15 ▲Difficult
⚑Departure from La Souche (Ardèche)
A beautiful, physically demanding trail through lovely forests and scree slopes, offering magnificent views of the Ardèche mountains from the ridge. See § practical information.

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