Refine your search for walks in Malons-et-Elze
Malons-et-Elze walks
Submersible bridges and Serre du Cocu
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.
Cirque de la Malarce in Naves
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
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
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
This is a long walk up the Paillère valley through the woods before fording the river. The climb back up to the Col de Rabusat ridge is easy, and the return via the GR® offers beautiful views of the Paillère valley to the west and the Cèze valley to the east.Use of the app is highly recommended.
The Col du Pré la Dame in a circular fashion from Villefort
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
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.
From garrigue to Cévennes shale landscapes, departing from Les Vans
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.
Thines - Montselgues circuit
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Descent into the Chassezac Gorges from La Garde-Guérin, a magnificent fortified village.
Thines... a jewel perched high above
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
A magnificent hike in the Cévennes, mostly on trails through chestnut and arbutus trees.
Belvédère and balconies of the Chassezac
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.
Circular Rocher de Trenze starting from Génolhac
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.
More walks in Malons-et-Elze
Select a point of interest below: