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Saint-André-de-Valborgne walks
On the old paths of Saint-André
Visorando Member
6.51 mi
+1,453 ft
-1,437 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Saint-André-de-Valborgne (Gard)
A circular route following beautiful old paths once used to connect Saint-André to other villages and the Corniche des Cévennes. Beautiful views of the Borgne Valley, with a visit to the village of Saint-André at the end of the route.
Valats des Oules and Font Bonne valley
5.26 mi
+1,368 ft
-1,339 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Gabriac (Lozère) (Lozère)
A circular route with varied scenery, marked with attractive directional signs. Trails through the woods or overlooking the Vallée Française.
Bézuc trail
10.28 mi
+1,171 ft
-1,165 ft
5h 45
Moderate
Departure from Le Pompidou (Lozère)
This lovely circular starting from Le Pompidou takes you through three different types of landscape: schist, granite and limestone. There are beautiful panoramic views at various points along the way. The varied vegetation consists of beech, ash, ferns and broom. You will also pass through fields of cereal crops, chestnut groves and pastures.
Limestone and schist circular loop at Le Pompidou
6.95 mi
+1,394 ft
-1,414 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Le Pompidou (Lozère)
This circular route starting from Le Pompidou offers varied landscapes and atmospheres, beginning on the heights of the Vallée Borgne, with beautiful views of the valley, before reaching the limestone plateau of the Can de l'Hospitalet, a mini-causse isolated in the middle of the Cévennes. The return journey is on the other side of the Corniche des Cévennes, on the Vallée Française side, with more beautiful views and a visit to the Old Church of Saint-Flour.
Saint-Marcel de Fontfouillouse via Monteils
9.60 mi
+2,178 ft
-2,172 ft
6h 20
Moderate
Departure from Les Plantiers (Gard)
A lovely hike from Les Plantiers to the Saint-Marcel church in Fontfouillouse, passing through the hamlet of Monteils, the Col de l'Espinas and Faveyrolle.
Route of the artisans of yesteryear in Sainte-Croix
1.30 mi
+135 ft
-125 ft
0h 45
Easy
Departure from Sainte-Croix-Vallée-Française (Lozère)
A short route to discover village life in Saint-Croix in the 1930s, through its shops and crafts.
In the footsteps of the Picharlerie resistance fighters
6.36 mi
+1,089 ft
-1,102 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Moissac-Vallée-Française (Lozère)
A circular route through the Vallée Française scrubland, via the wild valleys of Valats de Pébénorgue, Picharlarié and Carrière, passing by a beautiful viewpoint.
The arboretum of l'Hort de Dieu from the Aigoual summit
3.39 mi
+997 ft
-1,001 ft
2h 25
Moderate
Departure from Bassurels (Lozère)
From the summit of Mont Aigoual, discover l'Hort de Dieu, the Garden of God, a favorite spot for botanists since the Renaissance, and a testing ground for today's botanists."Remembering the good advice of the fabulist, we wanted to plant without delay; in the spring and especially in the autumn of 1903, we planted more than 1,200 plants, including 773 trees at the Hort de Dieu... As of now, we have 219 species of trees and shrubs in cultivation or under study at the Aigoual". Charles Flahault, 1904.
Trépaloup loop
1.70 mi
+259 ft
-262 ft
1h 00
Easy
Departure from Bassurels (Lozère)
A short, easy hike, provided you're not prone to vertigo, from the summit of Mont Aigoual, offering breathtaking views of the Cévennes and the Hérault valley.
Sporty loop around the Aigoual
25.10 mi
+5,679 ft
-5,659 ft
8 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Valleraugue (Gard)
For experienced hikers, here is a 40 km loop starting from Valleraugue and reaching Aigoual via the famous 4,000 steps. It descends to Lac du Bonheur near Camprieu, then climbs back up to Espérou and ends along the ridges facing Mont Aigoual, which you will have discovered a few hours earlier.
This hike is not technically difficult but is very long with some steep sections and requires good stamina.
Village and terraces of Valleraugue
2.07 mi
+154 ft
-154 ft
1h 05
Easy
Departure from Valleraugue (Gard)
A short hike to discover the village of Valleraugue, the legendary starting point of the 4000 Marches, and its terraces overlooking the Hérault.
The 4,000 steps and return via Aire de Côte
16.15 mi
+4,186 ft
-4,206 ft
11h 05
Difficult
Departure from Valleraugue (Gard)
From Valleraugue, take the famous 4000-step trail that climbs up to the Mont-Aigoual observatory.
To complete the loop, follow theGR®6for a long descent through the forest towards Aire de Côte, before finishing with a crossing of the chestnut grove above the hamlet of Berthezène.
Le Mas de l'Église and Le Mas Gibert d'Ardaillers
1.89 mi
+148 ft
-148 ft
1h 00
Easy
Departure from Valleraugue (Gard)
A short hike to discover two typical hamlets, consisting almost exclusively of old houses, on the southern slope of the Aigoual.
Crêtes de l'Asclier
6.76 mi
+1,995 ft
-1,978 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Notre-Dame-de-la-Rouvière (Gard)
Panoramic hike, Fageas – Rocher de l'Aigle – Serre de Borgne, from the Col de l'Asclier.
Col de l'Homme Mort from Mas Gibert
9.93 mi
+2,041 ft
-2,060 ft
6h 20
Moderate
Departure from Valleraugue (Gard)
Circular route on the northern slope of the Hérault valley allowing you to climb to the crest of the Aigoual massif, which offers superb views of the Cévennes.
The Eagle Rock
3.25 mi
+1,024 ft
-1,020 ft
2h 25
Moderate
Departure from Notre-Dame-de-la-Rouvière (Gard)
A 360° panorama of the Cévennes valleys and Mont Aigoual. Information panels are provided along the route.
Col des Laupies circular starting from Plan de Fontmort
9.61 mi
+1,565 ft
-1,565 ft
5h 45
Moderate
Departure from Cassagnas (Lozère)
This hike is accessible to everyone, young and old, in the Plan de Fontmort massif.
Part of the circular route is along the ridges with a view of Mont Aigoual, then descends to the refreshing Mimente before climbing back up the Chemin de Stevenson to Plan de Formont.
The Pont Moutonnier route
Association / Club / Walk leader
7.27 mi
+1,903 ft
-1,903 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Notre-Dame-de-la-Rouvière (Gard)
Starting from Puech Sigal, a beautiful circular walk through the remote villages of the Cévennes in the Gard region, to the Col de l’Asclier and its sheep bridge.
By adding an hour and a half to the walking time, the start (and finish) can be at Notre-Dame-de-la-Rouvière.
The Orgon Waterfalls
5.54 mi
+1,129 ft
-1,142 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Valleraugue (Gard)
A very wooded circular route, crossing numerous streams, but with some beautiful viewpoints. After a very steep climb, the route reaches the top of the waterfalls but does not offer a breathtaking view of them.
The Pic de Barette
1.28 mi
+138 ft
-161 ft
0h 40
Easy
Departure from Valleraugue (Gard)
A short hike passing by Pic de Barette, which offers a beautiful view of Aigoual and the Hérault valley. The route also passes by the tomb of André Chamson, resistance fighter, writer and member of the Académie Française.