Mont Lozère from the Col de Finiels

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Discover Mont Lozère on a very pleasant circular route through alpine pastures and then forest. This is a very enjoyable walk that is sure to delight young and old alike.

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    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 8.43 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 15 
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    Difficulty: Moderate
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 293 m
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    Descent: - 292 m
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    Highest point: 1,699 m
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    Lowest point: 1,470 m
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Description of the walk

Park in the large car park at Col de Finiels, accessible via the D20 road from either the village of Pont-de-Montvert to the south or Saint-Jean-Baptiste Le Bleymard to the north, or via the Mont Lozère forest road from Mas de la Barque to the east.

(S/E) Follow the D20 road for about 300 metres, taking the Sentier Découverte trail. After the bridge over the Ruisseau des Panches, turn left to begin an easy climb. Leave the Sentier Découverte trail on your left to easily reach the crossroads at the Drovers' Road. Here you will find theGR®70 trail.

(1) Take it opposite, signposted Sommet de Finiels. Continue to reach a distinctive shelter, then continue slightly to the left to reach the Sommet de Finiels or Mont Lozère.

(2) Turn 90° to the left to begin the descent via theGR®70, which is still marked in red and white. Then turn left and then right to stay on the GR®.
Note: theGR® route is the one shown on the trail, not the one on the IGN map.
Continue through the woods, then turn right to reach the Mallevrière Forest House.

(3) With your back to the forest house, leave theGR® and turn right onto the wide Route Forestière Nègre. Follow this easy climb to reach the Sentier Découverte crossroads.

(4) Stay on the forest road to reach the highest point at the Sentier Découverte crossroads again.

(5) Continue right on the forest road, which now follows the Sentier Découverte, and after a short descent you will reach the Col de Finiels car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 1,541 m - Car park at - Col de Finiels (1541m)
  2. 1 : km 1.51 - alt. 1,635 m - Col de la Drovers' Road
  3. 2 : km 2.62 - alt. 1,699 m - Sommet de Finiels (Mont Lozère) (1699m)
  4. 3 : km 4.39 - alt. 1,470 m - Forest house
  5. 4 : km 6.21 - alt. 1,566 m - 1st crossroads Discovery Trail
  6. 5 : km 7.02 - alt. 1,607 m - 2nd crossroads discovery trail
  7. S/E : km 8.43 - alt. 1,542 m - Car park at - Col de Finiels (1541m)

Notes

Between (1) and (2), a bivouac-style shelter is available.

(3) The Mallevrière MF is open and also provides shelter.
This route complements the one starting from the village of Finiels.

Worth a visit

(1) Here you will find a series of menhirs that help hikers avoid getting lost in foggy weather, which is also recommended by the signs here. For more details on these menhirs, see here La Cham des Bondons

(2) Take advantage of the three orientation tables here which, when visibility allows, offer views over a large part of our region. See also Le Mont Lozère

Reviews and comments

4.7 / 5
Based on 17 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.7 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.7 / 5
Route interest
4.8 / 5
Adryan
Adryan

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 12, 2025
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A very good hike from Col de Finiels, and we were lucky to have done it in beautiful sunshine.
Thank you!

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C.DARRACQ
C.DARRACQ

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 22, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

The climb to the summit is quick and accounts for 1/3 of the hike. The view is splendid and vast. The return trip is through the forest on a footpath that accounts for 1/3 of the return journey. The remaining 2/3 is on a wide forest track...
CD

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HerveE
HerveE

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 30, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

The Finiels summit is an iconic spot in the Cévennes. It is part of the Stevenson Trail (GR70) and is therefore relatively busy.
Never attempt in bad weather conditions

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etienne92.d
etienne92.d
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 18, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very beautiful hike

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mimi52
mimi52

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 02, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

beautiful sunny hike, not many people

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vek
vek

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 30, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

We set off at around 5.30am to watch the sunrise from the summit. At that time of day, we didn't meet anyone else. The view was magnificent, well worth getting up early for . The way back is rather uninteresting.

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rey alain
rey alain
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Overall rating : 4.5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 03, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : Not used / Not applicable
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A lovely walk despite the rain

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Fontenotte
Fontenotte

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 16, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Pleasant landscapes

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Daniel Maciocia
Daniel Maciocia

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 17, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Superb hike. Magnificent viewpoint

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Brave
Brave
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 31, 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 to the Col de Finiels, with magnificent and varied landscapes. The 360° view from the summit is superb. This hike is suitable for children

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Élisabeth M.30
Élisabeth M.30

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 24, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant route with no difficulties. Varied landscapes and beautiful views.

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BAUDARD
BAUDARD

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 21, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A beautiful, easy route. The path to the summit is very busy, but the rest is much quieter. There is virtually no shade throughout the entire hike. There are beautiful views throughout the entire hike.

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Delmer
Delmer

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 16, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A beautiful, short and very easy route, ideal for children. The path to the summit is very busy, but the rest of the route is much quieter. There is virtually no shade along the entire hike. Beautiful views from the summit. You can see griffon vultures and many birds of prey.
Can be extended very easily

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davidchauv
davidchauv

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 03, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A beautiful route, apart from the section from the forest hut to the starting point, which is a forest path that isn't particularly interesting.
There are a lot of people between the starting point and the peak at the end.

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Peter Elliott
Peter Elliott

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 22, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

This is the most impressive short route in this magnificent region of Mont Lozère. The history of Hôpital, associated with the Knights of Malta, is interesting. The part of the hike along the river offers the best views of the plateau.

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