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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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
The Pic Cassini from the Mas de la Barque
Visorando Member 9.80 mi
+1,204 ft
-1,207 ft
5h 35
Moderate
Departure from Le Pont-de-Montvert (Lozère)
Here too, in the Lozère region, a 360° summit bears the cartographer Cassini's famous name. Did he ever see, this cartographer, the map of this corner of Lozère? Perhaps not. On the other hand, this summit, which is easy to get to, offers a remarkable view, which can then be completed by a loop via the source of the Tarn river.
Gourdouse circular loop
Visorando Member 7.06 mi
+846 ft
-853 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Le Pont-de-Montvert (Lozère)
From the lodge of Mas de la Barque, take a trip to the hamlet of Gourdouse.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Towards the Rochers de Trenze via Gourdouse to Vialas
Visorando Member 
8.37 mi
+2,687 ft
-2,674 ft
6h 10
Difficult
Departure from Vialas (Lozère)
A magnificent hike amid broom and granite boulders.
Beautiful descent between the ridge and the village of Vialas.
Superb ridge trail along the impressive Trenze rock face.
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.
The Chamborigaud viaduct
Visorando Member 
4.62 mi
+459 ft
-476 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Chamborigaud (Gard)
A short walk for a winter’s afternoon in the land of Jean-Pierre Chabrol. You pass under the magnificent Luech viaduct before climbing gently for a circular route through the Cévennes forests and returning to Chamborigaud.
Please note: On Monday 18 March 2024, the stone bridge spanning the Luech at the edge of the village collapsed. The start of the walk can be moved to Le Martinet: Chemin Jean-Pierre Chabrol.
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.
Fossat loop starting from Grand Altier
Visorando Member 6.04 mi
+1,463 ft
-1,463 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Altier (Lozère)
This hike starts at Grand Altier and takes you to Le Fossat via a series of forest paths with varied atmospheres. The return journey is via another forest path that runs alongside a river and takes you over a pretty bridge. Please note that some sections are not cleared of undergrowth, so watch out for ticks, snakes, etc. Take a stick with you to defend yourself if necessary, but avoid interacting with them as much as possible. In addition, you will pass through some areas where herds of cows graze, so avoid interacting with them as well.
Ventalon ridge via Soleyrols
Visorando Member 
8.70 mi
+2,182 ft
-2,185 ft
5h 55
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Andéol-de-Clerguemort (Lozère)
An easy walk consisting of a series of ascents and descents. The landscape is varied, with numerous stretches through chestnut groves, a few streams crossed twice via footbridges in excellent condition, and some beautiful views, particularly from the Ventalon ridge, not to mention some lovely hamlets restored in the typical Cévennes style.
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!