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La Garde-Guérin - Les Gorges du Chassezac - Fangeas - Le Mont
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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.
From La Garde-Guérin to Lake Villefort
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.
From La Garde-Guérin to the Chassezac Gorges - return via the Roure plateau
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
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.
Tour of Lake Villefort
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.
The Chassezac Gorges upstream from La Garde Guérin
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.
Belvédère and balconies of the Chassezac
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.
Lake Villefort on the Altier side
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.
The Col du Pré la Dame in a circular fashion from Villefort
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.
The Paillère Valley
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.
Fossat loop starting from Grand Altier
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.
From Bergognon to Villespasses (Lozère)
5.26 mi
+1,093 ft
-1,102 ft
3h 20
Easy
Departure from Altier (Lozère)
The hamlet of Bergognon is situated in the commune of Altier near Villefort in the Cévennes National Park. Magnificent views over the Altier valley, the fields and the cows!
The Goulet Forest from Prévenchères
11.22 mi
+1,381 ft
-1,371 ft
6h 20
Moderate
Departure from Prévenchères (Lozère)
Hike north of Prévenchères with a reasonable elevation gain. The weak point of the hike is, of course, the start on tarmac, but it allows you to warm up with the Chassezac on your left. After that, it's just paths and trails between mountain pastures and forest.
Circular above the Chamier valley.
8.05 mi
+1,598 ft
-1,591 ft
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from Montselgues (Ardèche)
A beautiful balcony hike with superb views of the Ruisseau de Chamier valley. In autumn, the colours are magnificent. We start from the Montselgues plateau and descend gently into the valley before climbing back up to the Montselgues plateau in a fairly strenuous climb.
The Montselgues chaos in sporty mode
9.41 mi
+2,172 ft
-2,165 ft
6h 10
Difficult
Departure from Montselgues (Ardèche)
A challenging first part of the walk:- Long descent to the Borne valley.- Ascent along the left bank of the river with a tricky but well-maintained section.- Long climb up to the plateau.Then it's a "stroll" with a beautiful crossing of the granite chaos near La Borie.
Montselgues - Ourlette
5.83 mi
+984 ft
-1,919 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Montselgues (Ardèche)
This was the last stage of our tour of the Chap del Bosc national forest, a short stage to give us time to get home afterwards.It was a magnificent stage in ever-changing greenery, with mushrooms, flowers, forest and inviting streams.We didn't meet anyone there.
Montselgues - Fereyrolles route
5.57 mi
+1,893 ft
-1,870 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Montselgues (Ardèche)
A beautiful hike through the chestnut trees, starting from "Le Sentier des Morts qui tue les Vivants" (The Path of the Dead that Kills the Living).
Gourdouse circular loop
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.
Malons-et-Elze – Crète – Ponteils-et-Brésis – Bournaves
11.53 mi
+2,336 ft
-2,339 ft
7h 20
Difficult
Departure from Malons-et-Elze (Gard)
A fairly challenging route as the bulk of the climb comes at the end, and therefore in the heat. Walking along the old drovers' road is a real pleasure, as it is so unspoilt (apart from a few watchtowers...). From the point (11), the route is magnificent, with a succession of paths and the crossing of Bournaves, which has some lovely houses.
Along the River Connes towards the Grotte des Baumes
6.70 mi
+1,329 ft
-1,345 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Concoules (Gard)
A gentle start along a straight, slightly downhill forest track, before climbing again and passing through some charming hamlets. Don’t hesitate to make a round trip to see the curious Grotte des Baumes. The path, which is steep in places, will take you to Besou, or you can easily reach the car park via the road.
Chasseradès - Le Bleymard
11.24 mi
+1,775 ft
-2,070 ft
6h 45
Difficult
Departure from Chasseradès (Lozère)
Seventh stage of a complete journey on the Chemin de Stevenson between Le Puy-en-Velay and Alès. This stage may include significant changes to the GR®70 signposting, and represents the end of the section corresponding to the crossing of the Gévaudan.
Moure and the Gardille Forest
13.96 mi
+1,634 ft
-1,624 ft
7h 50
Difficult
Departure from Chasseradès (Lozère)
A long route on good paths, allowing you to maintain a good walking pace, all at an altitude of over 1,100 metres.
A long, steady climb leads to the Moure de la Gardille: a superb view!
You then descend to the source of the Allier, before setting off on a long trek through the forest. It’s cool, perhaps a little monotonous (few viewpoints), but the winding route means you need to stay alert. The app is highly recommended.
You then walk along the Allier to reach Chabalier.
The final stretch is fairly easy, but it gets hot on the narrow roads and well-maintained paths.
Loop above L'Estampe from Mirandol
6.01 mi
+1,496 ft
-1,476 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Chasseradès (Lozère)
A shaded hike through the beech and pine forests of the Goulet mountain. You will follow part of the GR®70, the famous Stevenson Trail, named after the journey made through the Cévennes in 1878 by Scottish writer Robert Louis Stevenson, accompanied by a donkey.
The Moure de la Gardille from Mirandol
9.49 mi
+1,450 ft
-1,450 ft
5h 40
Moderate
Departure from Chasseradès (Lozère)
Circular walk to the summit of Moure de la Gardille at an altitude of over 1,500 metres.
Depart from Mirandol via the old Chemin de la Balade trail, heading towards Airolle and the Sources de l'Allier, and return via Sogne Longue and Les Mouleyres.