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The hamlets of Valouse and Cessenades as seen from Le Frontal
Visorando Member 
4.55 mi
+1,234 ft
-1,227 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Malons-et-Elze (Gard)
An easy walk that allows you to discover the isolated hamlets typical of this region of the Cévennes, as well as its vast chestnut groves.
Serre de Barre - Croix de Bancillon - Alauzas
Visorando Member 
4.57 mi
+2,037 ft
-2,044 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Gravières (Ardèche)
A moderately challenging walk leading to the highest peak of the Serre de Barre, where a watchtower is manned during the summer months for fire surveillance.
From the summit, you can enjoy a beautiful view over the plain and the Ardèche mountains.
Submersible bridges and Serre du Cocu
Visorando Member 8.41 mi
+1,549 ft
-1,568 ft
5h 15
Moderate
Departure from Gravières (Ardèche)
A circular with varied landscapes that uses the beautiful paths created and maintained by the municipality of Gravières.This route is impossible in heavy rain as the Chassezac river can cover La Pontière.
On 29 May 2024, there was quite a lot of water at La Pontière, but it was still possible to cross (I preferred to take my shoes off anyway). The weather forecast is looking better, so conditions should improve.
The Étang du Serre d’Aubrias from the Col de Péras
Visorando Member 
5.36 mi
+1,243 ft
-1,247 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Aujac (Gard) (Gard)
A round-trip hike, much of which follows the ridge, offering magnificent panoramic views of the peaks of the Cévennes in the Gard and the Monts d’Ardèche. Route along theGRP® Haute Vallée de la Cèze and the Cévenol.
From Chams en Hameaux via the Col de Peras
Visorando Member 
11.52 mi
+2,851 ft
-2,851 ft
7h 45
Difficult
Departure from Aujac (Gard) (Gard)
Les Chams de Bonneveau, Cassenade and Malbosquet, and the hamlets of Malbosquet and Les Escoussous as seen from the Col de Peras. Beautiful views of the Cévennes, the Alps, Mont Ventoux, the Tanargue Massif and, closer by, the Berrias Plain. Varied terrain on this fairly demanding hike.
The Bourdaric cirque from Naves
Visorando Member 3.36 mi
+804 ft
-784 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Les Vans (Ardèche)
A very beautiful walk from the charming village of Naves. This walk can be combined with the Malarce cirque.
Cirque de la Malarce in Naves
Visorando Member 2.23 mi
+669 ft
-679 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Les Vans (Ardèche)
Short circular loop in a cirque near the charming village of Naves, next to Les Vans. You can combine this outing with the Cirque du Bourdaric. A great outing for geology enthusiasts.
Serre de Barre from Brahic
Visorando Member 
4.21 mi
+1,407 ft
-1,391 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Les Vans (Ardèche)
This is an easy hike that takes you to the summit of the Pays des Vans at an altitude of 910 metres. Beautiful 360-degree panoramic views.
The upper Ganière valley and the Sentier du Facteur
Visorando Member 
7.25 mi
+2,205 ft
-2,178 ft
5h 15
Difficult
Departure from Les Vans (Ardèche)
One of the most beautiful routes in the Vans region, both in terms of scenery and heritage. Balcony paths, chestnut groves and drying rooms, a gold-bearing river, low walls and beehives carved into chestnut tree trunks: everything invites you to discover this enclave of the Ardèche and its hamlets, which were once only accessible on foot.
Be careful, there are steep and very steep ascents and descents. Allow 5 hours for the route, plus extra time for wandering around.
The Paillère Valley
Visorando Member 
13.35 mi
+2,667 ft
-2,667 ft
8h 30
Difficult
Departure from Villefort (Lozère) (Lozère)
A long walk where you head up the Paillère valley through the woods before fording the stream. An easy climb then to reach the ridge at Col de Rabusat and return via the GR® trail, which offers beautiful views of the Paillère valley to the west and the Cèze valley to the east.Use of the app is strongly recommended.
The Col du Pré la Dame in a circular fashion from Villefort
Visorando Member 
29.04 mi
+3,527 ft
-3,504 ft
3 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Villefort (Lozère) (Lozère)
This is a must-see pass in the Cévennes, reached by a 15 km climb with an average gradient of 7%, followed by a beautiful descent to Génolhac. The return journey involves a short climb towards Concoules, followed by a much easier section to Villefort.
Le gué d'Hiverne au départ d'Aujac
Visorando Member 8.19 mi
+1,555 ft
-1,552 ft
5h 05
Difficult
Departure from Aujac (Gard) (Gard)
Une randonnée proposée par le Parc Naturel des Cévennes. Le sens de la randonnée a été inversé pour éviter une fin de parcours en forte côte, et très chaude.
Short circular loop starting from Aujac
Visorando Member 4.80 mi
+663 ft
-659 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Aujac (Gard) (Gard)
A short route, suitable for families, on decent paths with good signposting. A lovely apiary at Les Bouchets and superb views of the Monts de la Lozère. It’s (relatively) cool in the morning.You can enhance the walk with a meal at the little restaurant opposite the church (closed on Wednesdays).
From garrigue to Cévennes shale landscapes, departing from Les Vans
Visorando Member 
6.17 mi
+1,450 ft
-1,463 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Les Vans (Ardèche)
Contrasting landscapes between the southern scrubland and the deep gullies in the clay-limestone marl.
Fossil footprints, botanical path, abrupt change of vegetation between limestone strata and Cevennes shale, and return by a path overlooking the Chassezac river.
Very pretty and picturesque village of Naves.
That's what's on the menu of this spectacular hike which takes you around the west of Les Vans.
The steps of Sabuscles – Malbosc – Pont de Malbosquet
Visorando Member 
2.88 mi
+866 ft
-856 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Malbosc (Ardèche)
A short walk along pleasant Cévennes paths. A route that begins with a magnificent staircase made of splendid schist slabs, and a series of small steps allowing you to cross the various accols (or faïsses: terms meaning terraced farmland) once maintained for cultivation.
Also worth noting is a distinctive feature of the Malbosquet Bridge, where one of the parapets has a pointed section in the middle, into which a slab has been set to form a seat.
Lake Villefort on the Altier side
Visorando Member 
6.42 mi
+2,047 ft
-2,047 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Villefort (Lozère) (Lozère)
A challenging hike along the steepest section of Lake Villefort.
Ferme de l'Espinas circular loop
Visorando Member 
5.86 mi
+1,765 ft
-1,785 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Malarce-sur-la-Thines (Ardèche)
A very pretty path, mostly paved slanting street and mostly open, offering views of the valley, the village of Thines and the surrounding ridges.
At the top of the circular route, you will discover the Ferme de l'Espinas, dating from the 13th and 14th centuries and listed as a historic monument.
Thines - Montselgues circuit
Visorando Member 
11.10 mi
+2,149 ft
-2,123 ft
7h 00
Difficult
Departure from Malarce-sur-la-Thines (Ardèche)
A pleasant loop, first through chestnut trees and then along the Roman road on the plateau above Montselgues.
Paved slanting streets and trails near Malbosc among the chestnut trees
Visorando Member 
3.88 mi
+784 ft
-784 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Malbosc (Ardèche)
A very pleasant hike in Malbosc among chestnut trees, taking paths and pretty paved slanting streets.
Moderator's note Please note that the red bridge appears to have disappeared. See reviews
Tour of Lake Villefort
Visorando Member 
4.51 mi
+502 ft
-528 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Villefort (Lozère) (Lozère)
A stone's throw from the Gorges du Chassezac, this is an interesting short hike with the option of swimming at the end.
Le Jardin du Tomple
Local authority 6.06 mi
+1,020 ft
-1,030 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Génolhac (Gard)
Starting from the village of Génolhac, the walk crosses the Col de l'Ancise and Col de la Banlève passes, heads towards the remarkable Tomple garden and crosses the Cévenol railway line, which still connects Clermont-Ferrand to Nîmes.
Chemin des Vignes in Génolhac
Visorando Member 
4.39 mi
+420 ft
-413 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Génolhac (Gard)
A circular loop without difficulty, with panoramic views to enjoy with the family. The Chemin des Vignes follows an old route that was once used for terraced farming and then for exploiting the pine forest to support the mining galleries. The vines disappeared in the 1960s.
From La Garde-Guérin to the Chassezac Gorges - return via the Roure plateau
Visorando Member 
6.65 mi
+1,801 ft
-1,804 ft
4h 40
Difficult
Departure from Prévenchères (Lozère)
From the medieval village of La Garde-Guérin, there is a steep descent into the Chassezac gorges, then a climb up to the opposite plateau and finally back to the village via the hamlet of Albespeyres.
La Garde-Guérin loop
Visorando Member 
5.48 mi
+1,913 ft
-1,913 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Prévenchères (Lozère)
A beautiful loop from the wonderful 12th-century village of La Garde-Guérin to the Cévennes plateau. Pass through the Chassezac, where you can take a dip if you wish.
From La Garde-Guérin to Lake Villefort
Visorando Member 
8.02 mi
+1,175 ft
-1,175 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Prévenchères (Lozère)
Loop starting from La Garde-Guérin towards Lac de Villefort, crossing a wooded area then climbing back up to the medieval village via the Voie Régordane after skirting the northern end of the lake.
03/01/2024: Route modified between 1 and 3.
La Garde-Guérin - Les Gorges du Chassezac - Fangeas - Le Mont
Visorando Member 
4.64 mi
+1,263 ft
-1,257 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Prévenchères (Lozère)
Descent into the Chassezac Gorges from La Garde-Guérin, a magnificent fortified village.
Thines... a jewel perched high above
Visorando Member 
6.12 mi
+1,362 ft
-1,362 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Pierre-Saint-Jean (Ardèche)
This hike takes you to the village of Thines and the Church of Notre-Dame, undoubtedly a jewel of Romanesque art in the heart of the Cévennes mountains. All along this trail, the view of the village and the wild mountains surrounding it is magnificent!
From hamlet to bridge around Payzac
Visorando Member 9.81 mi
+2,320 ft
-2,343 ft
6h 30
Difficult
Departure from Payzac (Ardèche)
A magnificent hike in the Cévennes, mostly on trails through chestnut and arbutus trees.
Belvédère and balconies of the Chassezac
Visorando Member 3.66 mi
+223 ft
-223 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Prévenchères (Lozère)
A short, very easy hike that can be done with the family. The first 500 m section follows the Chassezac viewpoint route with magnificent views of the gorges and the Roure plateau opposite. On a clear day, you can see Mont Ventoux. The second part follows part of the greenway, created on the abandoned route of the old RN106. On the way back, it passes through fields and hamlets to return to the starting point, with beautiful views of the village of La Garde Guérin, which is well worth a visit.
The Chassezac Gorges upstream from La Garde Guérin
Visorando Member 
4.08 mi
+732 ft
-709 ft
2h 30
Moderate
Departure from Prévenchères (Lozère)
A challenging hike around La Garde Guérin. The route takes in the Chassezac Gorges and the Cévennes railway line. It passes close to the Albespeyres tunnel, which is over 1,500 metres long. Return via the Régordane path and La Garde Guérin golf course.
Circular Rocher de Trenze starting from Génolhac
Visorando Member 
7.71 mi
+2,664 ft
-2,635 ft
5h 50
Difficult
Departure from Génolhac (Gard)
A very pretty walk, through trees at the bottom and broom at the top. Allow a good half day to a full day to complete the circuit. I recommend this walk to experienced walkers who are used to walking in the mountains.
Planzolles - Saint-Mélany circular starting from Cornis
Visorando Member 
6.61 mi
+1,693 ft
-1,693 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Pierre-Saint-Jean (Ardèche)
Circular walking route from Planzolles to Saint-Mélany, at Pont de la Brousse. Return with beautiful views of the surrounding valleys.
Pont de La Sale - Pont Rouge
Visorando Member 
2.37 mi
+538 ft
-522 ft
1h 35
Moderate
Departure from Vialas (Lozère)
A short walk along the Luech, following an old irrigation canal.
Return via the road.
A few short steep sections mean that this walk is classified as moderate, despite the short distance.
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