Moutonnier Bridge - Bon Perrier

The route follows part of the drovers' road from Colognac to Mont Aigoual.

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    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 18.47 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 7h 45 
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    Difficulty: Difficult

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 878 m
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    Descent: - 888 m

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    Highest point: 1,000 m
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    Lowest point: 360 m

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Description of the walk

Notre-Dame-de-la-Rouvière is 15 km from Ganges (34).
From Ganges, head towards Le Vigan, Vallerauge, Mont Aigoual.
At Pont d'Herault, turn right after the bridge towards Valleraugue.
In the village of Le Mazel, turn right towards Notre-Dame-de-la-Rouvière
Park at the entrance to the village.

(S/E) The trail starts at the square, where a sign points towardsGR®6BPont Moutonnier.

(1) At the hamlet of Puech Sigal, continue straight ahead to descend to the hamlet of Randavel.

(2) Take the small road on the left, then after about 500 metres, take the path (GR®6B) that climbs up to the left to the Col de l'Asclier road.

(3) The pass is on your left. Do not go under the bridge, but take the path on the left that climbs up to the statue of the shepherd.
Follow the drovers' road (GR®6andGR®67).

(4) At the Col de L'Homme Mort, continue straight ahead to Bon Perrier (an old sheepfold).

(5) Retrace your steps (30m) and turn right onto theGR®6Btowards Mas Gilbert.

(6) Turn left onto the road and after about 600m, turn right (GR®6B).

(7) When you reach the D152 road, follow it back to the starting point. Notre-Dame-de-la-Rouvière is approximately 1.5 km away (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 411 m - Village of Notre-Dame-de-la-Rouvière
  2. 1 : km 1.61 - alt. 646 m - Hamlet of Puech Sigal
  3. 2 : km 2.97 - alt. 506 m - Hamlet of Randavel
  4. 3 : km 6.54 - alt. 895 m - Col de l'Asclier
  5. 4 : km 8.47 - alt. 914 m - Col de L'Homme Mort
  6. 5 : km 11.31 - alt. 837 m - Bon Perrier
  7. 6 : km 15.25 - alt. 579 m - Mas Gibert
  8. 7 : km 17.37 - alt. 360 m - D152
  9. S/E : km 18.47 - alt. 410 m - Village of Notre-Dame-de-la-Rouvière

Notes

A spring to the right of the trail exit at the Col de l'Asclier.
At the Col Moutonnier, to the left of the pass, you can see the statue of the Cevenol Shepherd.

Worth a visit

Panoramic view of Mont Aigoual and Mont Lozère.

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.

Reviews and comments

4.5 / 5
Based on 31 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.4 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.5 / 5
Route interest
4.6 / 5
Rhubarbes6162
Rhubarbes6162

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 24, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely hike in the Cévennes! I added a detour to climb up to the Rocher de l'Aigle from the Col de l'Asclier, which offers a magnificent view.
Estimated walking time: brisk walking, 22 km, +1055 m, 5 hours 15 minutes.

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Dominique BEX
Dominique BEX

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 12, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A superb hike in the Cévennes with a challenging final climb up to the pass. Magnificent views between the two passes, all completed in 7 hours including breaks

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bichouck34
bichouck34

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 16, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Beautiful hike in the Aigoual massif
Hiking boots are essential due to the very stony terrain...
Beautiful panoramic views
Recommended for experienced hikers

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Keryna
Keryna

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 15, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Hello,
I did this hike under beautiful skies. I set off at 8 a.m. and took various breaks to admire the scenery, take photos and eat, which took me 5 hours and 45 minutes in total. The hike wasn't too difficult, just a few sections where the vegetation (fallen trees, broken branches) made it a little difficult to get through, meaning I had to go around.
There was also some runoff in certain places, and as the temperature was below freezing, frost formed on the rocks, so be careful if you do this hike at this time of year.
Otherwise, it was pure pleasure. I took my lunch break at the old sheepfold with an exceptional view.

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Gab
Gab

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 25, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful hike, some climbing, be careful of the sun, bring water. On rainy days, the rocks are very slippery. I didn't see many people, breathtaking scenery. A challenging hike nonetheless

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Marc LB
Marc LB

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 17, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Beautiful landscapes in the Cévennes. I recommend this tour

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Rémilu
Rémilu

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 15, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Overall accurate description, a few uncertainties upon arrival at Randavel where the GR signage diverges completely from the GPS track. We were fortunate to have a very clear view of the panoramas, with snow on the Aigoual, Mont Lozère and the Vercors in the distance. After two steep climbs at the start to the Col de l'Asclier, the second part is really very easy going. We completed the route in 8 hours and 10 minutes, but with more than 2 hours of various breaks. A very beautiful hike to do again in different seasons.

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lycan
lycan

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 05, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

beautiful hike, very pretty hamlets to pass through, short stop at the hamlet of Puech Sigal for the fountain and, just opposite, purchase of excellent flower honey from a very kind lady. I recommend it. Beautiful climb to the Moutonnier bridge and the Col d'Asclier, with the statue of the shepherd. By chance, we crossed paths with the shepherd, who was very friendly, and part of his flock.after a refreshing drink, we enjoyed a lovely descent back to the village where we started.

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oponcin
oponcin

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 29, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Loop hike starting from Mas Gibert
Stunning panoramic views of the entire Cévennes from the ridge
Here is the video: https://youtu.be/scH0MYshT_0

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Christian30820
Christian30820

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 03, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful hike on a challenging route due to its length and elevation gain. The panoramic views are breathtaking. You can see the two peaks of the Cévennes, the Aigoual with its antennas clearly visible, and Mont Lozère to the north. At the beginning of spring, you can still see snow on the summit of Finiel. There are also beautiful views of the Pic de la Toureille. You pass through typical Cévennes hamlets with beautiful renovated buildings. Don't forget that the richness of this route is the result of pastoralism, as the paths are those used for transhumance.

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Dimitri Fayolle
Dimitri Fayolle

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 05, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A very attractive route in the Cévennes, inevitably a little busy on the ridge (it is a GR trail and very accessible) but much less so on the rest of the route (GR6B sections). Beautiful scenery, especially if you are unfamiliar with the region. Springs already close to drying up in early April (admittedly, there has been relatively little rain since January). Many sections are paved at the beginning, passing through beautiful hamlets, terraced fields and stone houses. This is not a deal-breaker, especially since there is very little motorised traffic (almost exclusively dead ends).

No major difficulties, a little challenging in places, but anyone with a minimum of walking experience, reasonable fitness and suitable footwear will manage without any difficulty. Only partially shaded, so take care in high summer! I drank 3 litres of water in April in fine weather.

The route is easy to follow (red and white GR markings), but in a few places the GPS track diverges slightly from the markings. I recommend following the markings, as you will quickly find the track again. I completed the walk in about 5½ hours, including a quick lunch and photos, on my own. Accessible to children if they are physically fit and well equipped (steep and physically demanding climb), no dangerous sections.

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GUIN
GUIN

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 08, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Nice hike, not many people for a Sunday
Interesting route, beautiful scenery,
The physical effort is well balanced: uphill in the morning and then easier going

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pierpier34
pierpier34

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 09, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Beautiful hike, very pleasant and well documented. The GR6 route has been modified after Bon Perrier, but the signposting is clear.
A very beautiful day. Thank you very much

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lespe
lespe

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 19, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average

a very accessible ridge path, where I met a blind person and their guide

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lespe
lespe

very beautiful landscape, very bucolic site in Bonperrier. We came across a blind man and his guide who were out for a walk

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