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Bramont Gorges and the hamlet of La Borie
Visorando Member
7.99 mi
+1,306 ft
-1,283 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Étienne-du-Valdonnez (Lozère)
Walk up the Bramont Gorges and explore a magnificent and picturesque area with its steep cliffs and turbulent river. This unusual landscape offers a pleasant cool spot in summer.
Pass through the small village of drystone shelter, with its typical Causse houses, located in the foothills of the Mont Lozère massif.
Menhirs and the hamlet of La Fage
7.08 mi
+1,066 ft
-1,060 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Étienne-du-Valdonnez (Lozère)
The first part of the hike follows the Balade au pays des Menhirs discovery trail. The rest of the route continues to the hamlet of La Fage. In addition to the Clocher des Tourmentes bell tower marked on the IGN map, you can admire beautiful granite houses covered with slate tiles. Unfortunately, while some have been restored, others are partly abandoned.
Circular of Paros
Association / Club / Walk leader
6.46 mi
+1,175 ft
-1,181 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Ispagnac (Lozère)
Starting from the small village of Paros (no, don't dream, it's not the Cyclades!) above Molines (commune of Ispagnac) in Lozère, this is a beautiful hike with views of the Tarn in the first part, then of the Causse du Sauveterre.
Clocher de Tourmente: from the hamlet of Les Sagnes to the Étang de Barandon
8.80 mi
+1,017 ft
-1,014 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Julien-du-Tournel (Lozère)
Route starting from the Clocher de Tourmente in the hamlet of Les Sagnes. Hike in the Cévennes National Park. Former Étang du Peschio, Croix de Maitre Vidal, panoramic view of the Monts Lozère, Étang de Barrandon.
Clochers de Tourmente circular route starting from Les Sagnes
5.39 mi
+1,047 ft
-1,050 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Julien-du-Tournel (Lozère)
A circular route starting from Les Sagnes, passing through the hamlet of Auriac, across meadows and through woods.You can also see the two Clochers de Tourmente and, in the distance, the Château du Tournel.
The Petit Poucet trail on the Cham des Bondons
9.07 mi
+1,250 ft
-1,237 ft
5h 15
Moderate
Departure from Les Bondons (Lozère)
Menhirs are found in Brittany. The proof: the name itself is of Breton origin (maen hir = long stone). And even more so when they are made of granite.
But if I told you that one of Europe's main megalithic sites is in Lozère, would you believe me?
The standing stones along this route at the foot of Mont Lozère are like those scattered by Tom Thumb: just follow them to find your way.
Rocher du Lion de Balsièges and Fonts route
4.59 mi
+1,050 ft
-1,066 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from Balsièges (Lozère)
This route allows you to discover the unusual "Lion" that dominates Balsièges. From its rocky outcrop, it watches over the valley. The hiking trail that runs along the Ravin du Choizal and the slopes of the Causse de Sauveterre will take you to the village of Les Fonts.
On the Causse de Sauveterre from Molines
7.86 mi
+1,762 ft
-1,749 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Ispagnac (Lozère)
To the west, the Ispagnac valley is closed off by the Causse de Sauveterre, which overlooks it by about 500 metres. The route takes you up from this pleasant countryside to the much harsher landscape of the causse. The two hamlets of Paros and Mas André mark this route, which winds through the woods for almost half of its length.
The Bieissette Chestnut Grove and the gardens of Ispagnac
3.82 mi
+801 ft
-801 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Ispagnac (Lozère)
Located at the crossroads of the Grands Causses, Mont Lozère and the Cévennes valleys, the Ispagnac valley boasts a wide variety of geological features. Limestone, granite and schist blend together, creating diverse landscapes shaped by the nature of the subsoil. This trail, which runs along the foot of the Causse Méjean, offers you a walk through a schistose terroir.
The troglodytic chapel and hermitage of San-Chaousou
3.34 mi
+712 ft
-696 ft
2h 10
Moderate
Departure from Balsièges (Lozère)
Discover the troglodytic chapel and hermitage of San-Chaousou (Saint-Joseph in the local dialect) on the slopes of the Causse de Changefège.
The Runes waterfall
0.73 mi
+285 ft
-289 ft
0h 35
Easy
Departure from Fraissinet-de-Lozère (Lozère)
A very short hike to admire a magnificent waterfall that flows all year round.
Around the hamlets of Asprettes and La Fagette
4.14 mi
+423 ft
-440 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Chastel-Nouvel (Lozère)
A pleasant hike through oak and beech forests to discover the Fagette waterfall and the hamlets of Asprettes and La Fagette, with their superb granite houses and old ovens.
Le Bleymard - Pont-de-Montvert
10.59 mi
+1,821 ft
-2,523 ft
6h 25
Difficult
Departure from Le Bleymard (Lozère)
Eighth stage of a complete journey on the Chemin de Stevenson between Le Puy-en-Velay and Alès. This stage may involve significant changes from the GR®70 signposting, and corresponds to the North-South crossing of the Mont Lozère massif.
Short circuit starting from La Condamine
4.34 mi
+423 ft
-423 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Montbrun (Lozère) (Lozère)
An easy hike in the mineral world of the Causse Méjean: a plateau marked by both austerity and gentle tranquillity. You will stroll through a landscape full of curves, between hills and sinkholes at the bottom of which you will discover a lavogne (a small, circular depression in the ground) or a small cultivated field: one of the characteristic landscapes of the UNESCO-listed sites. (Route information provided by the Gorges du Tarn, Causses & Cévennes tourist office).
Florac - Cassagnas
12.36 mi
+1,818 ft
-971 ft
7h 15
Difficult
Departure from Florac (Lozère)
Tenth stage of a complete journey on the Chemin de Stevenson between Le Puy-en-Velay and Alès. This stage may involve significant changes to the GR®70 signposting. This stage essentially follows the Mimente valley before it flows into the Tarnon at Florac.
Canoe descent from Sainte-Enimie to La Malène
8.85 mi
+417 ft
-495 ft
4 hrs
Easy
Departure from Sainte-Enimie (Lozère)
This descent between the two beautiful villages of the Gorges du Tarn is ideal for those who want to explore the gorges at a leisurely pace, with an easy route and plenty to see.
Visit Sainte-Énimie
0.96 mi
+144 ft
-148 ft
0h 35
Easy
Departure from Sainte-Enimie (Lozère)
A walk to discover this pretty little medieval town in the Gorges du Tarn, one of the "Most Beautiful Villages in France".
Circular route in the north of the Causse Mejean
7.77 mi
+1,234 ft
-1,240 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Mas-Saint-Chély (Lozère)
A lovely, easy circular walk in the north of the Causse Mejean with little elevation gain and stunning panoramic views.
The Causse Méjean from Saint-Chély du Tarn
10.23 mi
+2,175 ft
-2,149 ft
6h 35
Moderate
Departure from Sainte-Enimie (Lozère)
In the heart of the Tarn Gorges, Saint-Chély du Tarn is a little gem nestled in the cirque of the same name. Its wealth comes from the limestone plateau above and the bridge that crosses the river. What a contrast between the cool, green gorge and the arid plateau! But these are two sides of the same interactive landscape. It's up to you to discover them.
Mas-Saint-Chely - Drigas
7.12 mi
+584 ft
-387 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Mas-Saint-Chély (Lozère)
This5th stage of the Tour du Causse Méjean crosses the southern half of the Causse du Nord. From the path, you can take in the desert-like expanses of this part of the Causse. Short and easy, this stage can be completed in the same day as the6th stage from Drigas to Meyrueis for walkers wishing to complete the Tour in a circular fashion.
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