Mont Lozère from the ski resort

A pleasant hike accessible to all on the roof of the Cévennes with exceptional landscapes throughout the route.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 5.75 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 30 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 938 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 935 ft

  • ▲
    Highest point: 5,574 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 4,636 ft

Description of the walk

Park in the car park at the Bleymard-Mont Lozère resort

(S/E) From the car park, head south along the small path running parallel to the right of the D20 road. Follow this red and white marked path (GR®®70) for just under a kilometre until you reach a junction.

(1) Ignore the track on the right (the return route) and take the path opposite (still on theGR®®70), which climbs gradually due south.
On this section, you’ll be treated to incredible views, including part of the Écrins massif (weather permitting).
Further on, you’ll reach a junction of tracks.

(2) Stay on theGR®®70, heading right towards the west for about 1 km, with stunning views all the way to the coveted summit of Finiels (Mont Lozère), the highest peak in the Cévennes.

(3) Take advantage of the three information boards at the summit to familiarise yourself with the surrounding landscape before continuing on the route.
Leave theGR®®70and follow the yellow markings.
Head west along the ridge before reaching a junction where the markings indicate you should turn right (downhill).

(4) Although the descent isn’t particularly steep, take care on this section. Head due north to a forest track.

(5) Take the track on the right to reach the junction at the start.

(1) Simply retrace your steps in the opposite direction to reach the resort car park and finish this beautiful hike (out and back).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 4,636 ft - Ski resort car park
  2. 1 : mi 0.47 - alt. 4,836 ft - Crossroads of the circular loop
  3. 2 : mi 1.81 - alt. 5,364 ft - Route junction
  4. 3 : mi 2.48 - alt. 5,574 ft - Mont Lozère
  5. 4 : mi 3.17 - alt. 5,535 ft - Junction/descent
  6. 5 : mi 3.64 - alt. 5,082 ft - Forest track
  7. S/E : mi 5.75 - alt. 4,639 ft - Ski resort car park

Notes

Highly exposed hike (cap, hat and sun cream essential).

At point (3), you can reach Pont-de-Montvert via theGR®®70

Worth a visit

You can watch a video of this hike.

The Tarn rises in the east near the Col de Finiels, which can be reached at point (2).

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.

Reviews and comments

4.8 / 5
Based on 19 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.8 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.7 / 5
Route interest
4.8 / 5
claudechant
claudechant

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 02, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

We really enjoyed this walk – the scenery was breathtaking, it wasn’t too difficult; in short, it was a wonderful experience, although it was a bit too crowded on the way up to the summit.

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User 13518018

Overall rating : 3.3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 27, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

It’s certainly a lovely walk, but we did it in the mist – though we have no regrets.
However, a few comments on the signposting:
the first section, from the station, follows the GR70 marked in red and white: no problem
This first section involves walking uphill along the road and then, once you reach the pylon, continuing along the path ON THE LEFT. (The one leading to/from the right is the one we’ll take on the way back)
I’m pointing this out because the small yellow signs are unclear.

So you go up the path on the left and follow the stone ‘menhirs’.
The first right-hand bend is easy to spot. You’ll come to the three information boards. This is the summit.
__It’s at this fork that things get a bit tricky:
the GR70 continues to the LEFT, whilst our route, which is supposed to be signposted in YELLOW, heads off to the right__
... if I hadn’t had the GPS and the interactive Visorando map, we’d never have found this path.
On the whole way back, I could only see ONE yellow marker, and it was quite a long way from the fork.
Reassuring for us, but not enough without a GPS or a map.
Apart from that, the walk is very pleasant and not difficult.

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User 18403461

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 12, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

An accessible walk (just one slightly trickier bit of the descent) with some beautiful scenery.
There isn’t much shade or water, so make sure to take this into account when preparing for the walk

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Pat Rick69
Pat Rick69

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 29, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Good description, but it’s also very well signposted on site. There’s very little water along the route, so do remember to bring some with you. There’s a refreshment stand in the car park.

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Cactus parisien
Cactus parisien

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 15, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Very beautiful. Easy and very scenic extension to the Laubies sign and descent via the Route des Chômeurs.
The first part up to the summit is busy, but after that there's no one around.

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jldequin
jldequin

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 03, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk for a group of ten septuagenarians, without any major difficulties and with beautiful views.
It was difficult to find a sheltered spot for everyone to have their picnic at the summit.
i recommend it for getting in shape

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martinelqe
martinelqe

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 09, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Be careful at point 2, bear in mind that you first pass by the summit of Mont Finiel. The start of the hike follows a ski slope, which climbs quite steeply. At point 2, leave this slope. There is no shade along the entire route, the scenery is magnificent, and the views from the summits are spectacular. The descent is short (600 m) but requires great care.

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User 7396476

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 11, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful route with breathtaking views. The route climbs gradually at the start, then descends and levels out.
A great way to discover Mont Lozère.

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YMP
YMP
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Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 16, 2025
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : Not used / Not applicable
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

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ThB
ThB

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 02, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Well marked.
Site very exposed as there is no vegetation
Easy route

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Nooms
Nooms

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 26, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Superb hike! I highly recommend it. Easy walking and magnificent scenery.

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pastrouver
pastrouver

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 22, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Fairly easy hike. Superb windy views. Quite busy on the first part. Not difficult to follow.

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jl edon
jl edon

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 11, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Some signposts are missing

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KrisKriss
KrisKriss

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 24, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

An easy walk with beautiful landscapes of moors and peat bogs + a 360° view of the surrounding mountains - the resort is the least pleasant part (at least in summer) - the first part up to point 3 is very busy (Stevenson's trail), then there's no one else around !

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Chico12290
Chico12290

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 21, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful hike through the heathland, fairly quiet at the start of the day, with stunning views from the summit.

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