Refine your search for walks in Saint-André-Capcèze
Saint-André-Capcèze walks
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
La Garde-Guérin - Les Gorges du Chassezac - Fangeas - Le Mont
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.
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.
Le Jardin du Tomple
Local authority6.06 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.
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.
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.
Chemin des Vignes in Génolhac
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.
Circular Rocher de Trenze starting from Génolhac
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.
From Chams en Hameaux via the Col de Peras
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
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.
Heathland, chestnut trees and old drovers' roads in Bonnevaux
7.19 mi
+1,693 ft
-1,683 ft
4h 45
Difficult
Departure from Bonnevaux (Gard) (Gard)
Set off to explore ancient drovers' roads (transhumance routes for herds) across arid, windswept plateaus. Chestnut trees (almost) everywhere, broom a little higher up, and then high-altitude moorland covered in heather and pine trees – that’s what this hike has in store! As well as magnificent views of the surrounding countryside. There are also quite a few stones on the ascents (up to the junction with theGRP® 4) and descents – take particular care between (8) and (9).
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 hamlets of Valouse and Cessenades as seen from Le Frontal
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
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
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).
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.
Towards the Rochers de Trenze via Gourdouse to Vialas
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
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.
Ferme de l'Espinas circular loop
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
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.
From Sénéchas to the Tour d’Olivon via the Cèze dam reservoir
3.36 mi
+938 ft
-955 ft
2h 20
Moderate
Departure from Sénéchas (Gard)
Perched on a ridge between the steep-sided valleys of the Cèze and the Homol, the village of Sénéchas lies with its feet in the reservoir created by the dam that bears its name. The suggested route takes you down from the heights of the village to the shores of the lake, and on to an old medieval tower that stands watch over the lake’s meandering waters. Along the way, you’ll discover some marvels of the earthworks that once shaped this corner of the Cévennes.