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Les Plantiers walks
Saint-Marcel de Fontfouillouse via Monteils
Visorando Member
9.60 mi
+2,178 ft
-2,172 ft
6h 20
Moderate
Departure from Les Plantiers (Gard)
A lovely hike from Les Plantiers to the Saint-Marcel church in Fontfouillouse, passing through the hamlet of Monteils, the Col de l'Espinas and Faveyrolle.
Crêtes de l'Asclier
6.76 mi
+1,995 ft
-1,978 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Notre-Dame-de-la-Rouvière (Gard)
Panoramic hike, Fageas – Rocher de l'Aigle – Serre de Borgne, from the Col de l'Asclier.
The Eagle Rock
3.25 mi
+1,024 ft
-1,020 ft
2h 25
Moderate
Departure from Notre-Dame-de-la-Rouvière (Gard)
A 360° panorama of the Cévennes valleys and Mont Aigoual. Information panels are provided along the route.
On the old paths of Saint-André
6.51 mi
+1,453 ft
-1,437 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Saint-André-de-Valborgne (Gard)
A circular route following beautiful old paths once used to connect Saint-André to other villages and the Corniche des Cévennes. Beautiful views of the Borgne Valley, with a visit to the village of Saint-André at the end of the route.
Le Mas de l'Église and Le Mas Gibert d'Ardaillers
1.89 mi
+148 ft
-148 ft
1h 00
Easy
Departure from Valleraugue (Gard)
A short hike to discover two typical hamlets, consisting almost exclusively of old houses, on the southern slope of the Aigoual.
Col de l'Homme Mort from Mas Gibert
9.93 mi
+2,041 ft
-2,060 ft
6h 20
Moderate
Departure from Valleraugue (Gard)
Circular route on the northern slope of the Hérault valley allowing you to climb to the crest of the Aigoual massif, which offers superb views of the Cévennes.
Valats des Oules and Font Bonne valley
5.26 mi
+1,368 ft
-1,339 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Gabriac (Lozère) (Lozère)
A circular route with varied scenery, marked with attractive directional signs. Trails through the woods or overlooking the Vallée Française.
The Pont Moutonnier route
Association / Club / Walk leader
7.27 mi
+1,903 ft
-1,903 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Notre-Dame-de-la-Rouvière (Gard)
Starting from Puech Sigal, a beautiful circular walk through the remote villages of the Cévennes in the Gard region, to the Col de l’Asclier and its sheep bridge.
By adding an hour and a half to the walking time, the start (and finish) can be at Notre-Dame-de-la-Rouvière.
In the footsteps of the Picharlerie resistance fighters
6.36 mi
+1,089 ft
-1,102 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Moissac-Vallée-Française (Lozère)
A circular route through the Vallée Française scrubland, via the wild valleys of Valats de Pébénorgue, Picharlarié and Carrière, passing by a beautiful viewpoint.
Route of the artisans of yesteryear in Sainte-Croix
1.30 mi
+135 ft
-125 ft
0h 45
Easy
Departure from Sainte-Croix-Vallée-Française (Lozère)
A short route to discover village life in Saint-Croix in the 1930s, through its shops and crafts.
Moutonnier Bridge - Bon Perrier
11.48 mi
+2,881 ft
-2,913 ft
7h 45
Difficult
Departure from Notre-Dame-de-la-Rouvière (Gard)
The route follows part of the drovers' road from Colognac to Mont Aigoual.
Sporty loop around the Aigoual
25.10 mi
+5,679 ft
-5,659 ft
8 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Valleraugue (Gard)
For experienced hikers, here is a 40 km loop starting from Valleraugue and reaching Aigoual via the famous 4,000 steps. It descends to Lac du Bonheur near Camprieu, then climbs back up to Espérou and ends along the ridges facing Mont Aigoual, which you will have discovered a few hours earlier.
This hike is not technically difficult but is very long with some steep sections and requires good stamina.
Village and terraces of Valleraugue
2.07 mi
+154 ft
-154 ft
1h 05
Easy
Departure from Valleraugue (Gard)
A short hike to discover the village of Valleraugue, the legendary starting point of the 4000 Marches, and its terraces overlooking the Hérault.
The 4,000 steps and return via Aire de Côte
16.15 mi
+4,186 ft
-4,206 ft
11h 05
Difficult
Departure from Valleraugue (Gard)
From Valleraugue, take the famous 4000-step trail that climbs up to the Mont-Aigoual observatory.
To complete the loop, follow theGR®6for a long descent through the forest towards Aire de Côte, before finishing with a crossing of the chestnut grove above the hamlet of Berthezène.
The Mercou, Briontet and Cabane Vieille pass loop
7.07 mi
+1,716 ft
-1,709 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Soudorgues (Gard)
Set amid pastures and wooded hills covered with chestnut trees, this Cévennes getaway offers splendid views of the surrounding peaks and valleys.
Circular walk from Saint-André-de-Majencoules via the Chemin des Baigneurs
4.14 mi
+1,145 ft
-1,168 ft
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from Saint-André-de-Majencoules (Gard)
Starting from Peyregrosse, on the banks of the Hérault, the hike takes a beautiful path, once used by young villagers to go swimming in the river, up to the village of Saint-André-de-Majencoules. It continues with a circular route that allows you to visit the village and its surroundings.
Le Villaret from Peyregrosse
2.31 mi
+240 ft
-233 ft
1h 15
Easy
Departure from Saint-André-de-Majencoules (Gard)
Starting from Peyregrosse, a round trip along the Hérault river followed by a circular route passing through the hamlet of Villaret and the Jardin des Sambucs, a remarkable garden (see opening times).
Bézuc trail
10.28 mi
+1,171 ft
-1,165 ft
5h 45
Moderate
Departure from Le Pompidou (Lozère)
This lovely circular starting from Le Pompidou takes you through three different types of landscape: schist, granite and limestone. There are beautiful panoramic views at various points along the way. The varied vegetation consists of beech, ash, ferns and broom. You will also pass through fields of cereal crops, chestnut groves and pastures.
The Saint-Étienne-Vallée-Française water channel
0.52 mi
+16 ft
-16 ft
0h 15
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Étienne-Vallée-Française (Lozère)
A round trip, not to be attempted in wet weather, on a narrow schistose dyke between a beal and the Gardon de Sainte-Croix.For a circular loop, see here.
Limestone and schist circular loop at Le Pompidou
6.95 mi
+1,394 ft
-1,414 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Le Pompidou (Lozère)
This circular route starting from Le Pompidou offers varied landscapes and atmospheres, beginning on the heights of the Vallée Borgne, with beautiful views of the valley, before reaching the limestone plateau of the Can de l'Hospitalet, a mini-causse isolated in the middle of the Cévennes. The return journey is on the other side of the Corniche des Cévennes, on the Vallée Française side, with more beautiful views and a visit to the Old Church of Saint-Flour.
The Pic de Barette
1.28 mi
+138 ft
-161 ft
0h 40
Easy
Departure from Valleraugue (Gard)
A short hike passing by Pic de Barette, which offers a beautiful view of Aigoual and the Hérault valley. The route also passes by the tomb of André Chamson, resistance fighter, writer and member of the Académie Française.
The Orgon Waterfalls
5.54 mi
+1,129 ft
-1,142 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Valleraugue (Gard)
A very wooded circular route, crossing numerous streams, but with some beautiful viewpoints. After a very steep climb, the route reaches the top of the waterfalls but does not offer a breathtaking view of them.
Saint-Etienne-Vallée-Française (Lébou) - Mialet (Audibert)
12.72 mi
+2,940 ft
-2,552 ft
7 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Saint-Étienne-Vallée-Française (Lozère)
Twelfth stage of a complete journey on the Chemin de Stevenson between Le Puy-en-Velay and Alès. This stage may include significant changes to the GR®70 signposting. It passes through several valleys among the Gardon rivers.
Camias and La Rouvierette loop from Les Quatre Chemins
6.61 mi
+1,522 ft
-1,519 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Saint-André-de-Majencoules (Gard)
These paths lead to terraces that were once cultivated and offer views of the surrounding hamlets. Most of this hike is in the shade of holm oaks and chestnut trees. You'll feel like you've stepped back in time in these typical Cévennes landscapes.
The Col des Fosses and La Rouvrière at the start of Colognac
7.28 mi
+1,467 ft
-1,440 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Colognac (Gard)
Situated at an altitude of 600 m, on the foothills of the Cévennes, Colognac is a village with typical Cévennes character. The lush vegetation of the meadows, chestnut trees and oaks contrasts sharply with the arid heath. We are in the mountains. From the Col des Fosses (900 m), the views stretch northwards over the Borgne valley as far as the Barre des Cévennes, and south-westwards over the Viganais and beyond. At the start, the Mouleyrette mill is a little gem.