The sources of the Lot

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Walk along the first few kilometres of the Lot to its source, between forests and meadows.

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    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 7.30 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 35 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 174 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 173 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 1,283 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 1,148 m
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Mont Lozère
the source of the Lot
the valley of springs

Description of the walk

From Le Bleymard, at the foot of Mont Lozère, drive to Les Alpiers - car park

gR®7signposting:

(S/E) From the village square, follow theGR®7signs (until otherwise indicated), head east on the road, then, at the fork, leave the road and continue straight ahead on the path. Ignore the first path on the left, then one on the right, continuing on the main path. The path runs along the edge of the woods.

(1) At the intersection, turn left to descend towards the Lot, cross the Lot and continue left to walk along the riverbank.

(2) When the path begins to turn right, continue straight ahead, keeping the Lot on your left.

(3) Further on, leave theGR® trail, which branches off to the left, and continue straight ahead towards the source of the Lot along the left bank (sign).

At the source of the Lot, do not change direction until you reach the source, which rises in the middle of a wetland (peat bog).

(4) Go around the source on the right, then continue left along the edge of the meadow to reach a path on the other side of a stream (more or less wet, the Valat de Panouse).

(5) Follow this path to the left, which descends and runs alongside the stream on your left, then turns west before climbing up to an open space on your right (ignore the paths on the right).

(6) Further on, the path makes a hairpin bend to the left.

(7) Further on, you will reach a crossroads and turn right. At the next crossroads, go straight ahead to return to Les Alpiers (S/E).
Views of Mont Lozère on the way back.

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 1,183 m - The Alpiers
  2. 1 : km 0.92 - alt. 1,180 m - On the left
  3. 2 : km 2.36 - alt. 1,203 m - Straight ahead
  4. 3 : km 3.11 - alt. 1,253 m - Straight ahead
  5. 4 : km 3.35 - alt. 1,277 m - Lot (rivière)
  6. 5 : km 3.86 - alt. 1,280 m - On the left
  7. 6 : km 4.97 - alt. 1,275 m - Left turn
  8. 7 : km 6.21 - alt. 1,240 m - On the right
  9. S/E : km 7.3 - alt. 1,184 m - The Alpiers

Notes

Water source in the village.
Shops in Bleymard - Villefort.

Worth a visit

Mont Lozère
The sources of the Tarn
The Montvert Bridge
Cevennes National Park

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.

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Reviews and comments

4.2 / 5
Based on 32 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.3 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.2 / 5
Route interest
4.2 / 5
User 12478392

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 : Yes

A pleasant hike, you meet quite a few people while you're on the GR trail.

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User 12352821

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 28, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

The departure point could be clarified, as there are various options for climbing up to the source of the Lot, other than those given on the information sheet.

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ipattpasc
ipattpasc

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 20, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely, well-shaded loop trail that allows you to discover the village of Les Alpiers and the source of the Lot River
No difficulty, and no guard dogs

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randobambi
randobambi

Overall rating : 5 / 5

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

An easy and very pleasant loop. Beautiful scenery and water in the spring! Definitely worth doing again!

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Bouboul
Bouboul

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 23, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Half of this route follows the Stevenson trail, but when heading towards the source of the Lot, the Visorando route takes you along a barbed wire fence, which is not visible in the tall grass and branches, and ends up in a marsh. Fortunately, you will find the path coming down from above and the Stevenson trail, as well as the footbridge to cross the marsh
We leave Stevenson for the return journey with magnificent views of the Lozère mountains, returning to the hamlet of Les Alpiers

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Bouboul
Bouboul

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : May 21, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Half of this route follows Stevenson's trail, but when heading towards the source of the Lot, the Visorando route takes us along a barbed wire fence with a path that is not visible in the tall grass, leading to a marsh.
If we had continued along the Stevenson route, going slightly to the right, we would have found signs indicating to go down towards the "sources du lot". The return along the Visorando route was perfect, with beautiful views of the Lozère mountains and a return via the hamlet of "Alpiers" - Perfect
So, in conclusion, avoid the long stretch of field with barbed wire and tall grass. Thank you
Bouboul

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BUBU33
BUBU33

Not quite sure?

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monique delunel
monique delunel

Not done

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BUBU33
BUBU33

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 23, 2023
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

Hello,
I did the trail route in the heatwave and if I'd known, I would have done it the other way round to get more shade on the climb! Otherwise, it was an easy route without anything particularly interesting to see apart from the peat bog with the source of the River Lot. Knowing the Lot department well, I admit that I wouldn't have thought that the source was in Lozère! Finally, I really enjoyed staying two nights at the Bleymard campsite.

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Brave
Brave

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 23, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

a beautiful hike to the source of the Lot, mostly shaded with beautiful views

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Thomasine
Thomasine

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 10, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : Yes

Nice hike. Long climbs but not too difficult. Be careful when choosing your start time, as half of the hike, and especially the end, is in direct sunlight. The last 400 metres are slippery due to dry grass that has been cut but not cleared away. Magnificent views over much of the route.

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shutilo
shutilo

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 26, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant hike with no major difficulties and lovely views of Mont Lozère. The route is mostly shaded.

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Endirectduglobe
Endirectduglobe

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 16, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Nice hike, we got lost twice due to poor signposting and because we couldn't see the small pontoon we had to cross to continue the hike.

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Boudy
Boudy

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 11, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

a pleasant short hike to discover the source of a river that flows into the Garonne near our home.

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Geoffrey D
Geoffrey D

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 20, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant hike, mainly in the shade. The first part climbs a little but follows the stream and pastures, which is pleasant. The main attraction of the hike is the view of the landscape on the way back, as the source of the Lot is not very visible/abundant in summer.
The route is accurate except at the source of the Lot: the route requires you to cross about 20 metres above the source to reach a path that no longer exists. Once you reach the source, it is therefore better to cross at this point and join the path marked and signposted by a sign.
No particular difficulties.

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