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Florac - Cassagnas
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.
Cassagnas - Saint-Étienne-Vallée-Française (Lébou)
Eleventh stage of a complete journey on the Chemin de Stevenson between Le Puy-en-Velay and Alès. This stage includes significant changes to the GR®70 signposting. This stage lies in the heart of the Cévennes National Park.
On the heights of Cassagnas
A short, fairly easy circular route that takes you up to the heights of the village via a pretty path through heathland covered with broom, heather and ferns, then gently back down through a forest of pine, oak and chestnut trees. Some beautiful viewpoints.
Col des Laupies circular starting from Plan de Fontmort
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 Runes waterfall
A very short hike to admire a magnificent waterfall that flows all year round.
Pont-de-Montvert - Florac
Ninth stage of a complete journey on the Chemin de Stevenson between Le Puy-en-Velay and Alès. This stage features significant changes to the GR®70 signposting, taking an alternative route to the GR®70 for much of the way. This means that the stage is substantially shorter than the official route. This stage marks the entry of the Chemin de Stevenson into the Cévennes region.
From Pont de Montvert to Pont du Tarn via Finiels
A beautiful route that takes you from Pont-de-Monvert along part of the Stevenson Trail (GR®70), then through heathland and forests to Pont du Tarn.
From Pont-de-Montvert to Florac via the Signal du Bougès
Of the various routes on offer, this one is a compromise: it first follows the Stevenson Trail via the high point of Le Bougès, then stays on the left bank of the Tarn all the way to Florac
Col des Abeilles trail
The circular route takes you through a beautiful forest (particularly welcome in hot weather). There are some magnificent views during the first half of the route, including a 360° view, allowing you to admire the surrounding mountains and the Mediterranean Sea.
The Petit Poucet trail on the Cham des Bondons
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.
The Pont du Tarn via the hamlet of L'Hôpital
This hike will take you to the source of the Tarn. You will follow drovers' roads through the woods, cross the hamlet of L'Hôpital and its ruins, then follow the path winding through heather, pastures and granite rock formations to reach the Roman-style bridge over the Tarn.
Finally, you will walk along the Tarn with its clear water dotted with rocks emerging from the surface, offering the opportunity for a swim before heading back down to the starting point.
Béal de Felgerolles and the Tarn from Frutgères
This is an easy hike that allows you to discover the different landscapes of Lozère, the Béal de Felgerolles, the Tarn and a few picturesque hamlets typical of Mont Lozère. It also offers beautiful views of the Cévennes landscape. The wooded sections make it particularly pleasant in hot weather.
The Monvert Bridge: towards the Tarn bridge
A very beautiful hike that takes you from the undergrowth of the Bougès National Forest up to the Tarn plain and the foothills of Mont Lozère.
Bézuc trail
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
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.
Short circuit starting from La Condamine
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).
From Felgérolles to the Tarn bridge
A peaceful walk for the whole family along the Felgérolles irrigation channel to the Tarn bridge.
La Croix de Berthel and the Pont du Tarn
Route starting from the Col de la Croix de Berthel in the heart of the southern Cévennes. A day hike without any major difficulties.
The Bieissette Chestnut Grove and the gardens of Ispagnac
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.
Mont Lozère from Finiels
Mont Lozère rises to 1,699 metres, making it the highest point in the Cévennes. However, its geological nature sets it apart from the rest of the massif. This imposing granite wall closes off the schist valleys of the Cévennes and heralds the high plateaus of southern Auvergne. It also offers magnificent views of all the peaks of the southern Massif Central, as far as Mont Ventoux. Best explored in good weather.
Loop south of Mont Lozère via Vialas
This beautiful loop allows you to discover the variety of landscapes in the south of Mont Lozère, including forests, pastures and granite hamlets on the plateau. There are superb views throughout the route. Some may find this hike challenging due to its length and elevation gain, but it offers magnificent views.
The heights of Saint-Privat
Circular loop in the forest above Saint-Privat. Magnificent old chestnut trees and a small viewpoint.
Valats des Oules and Font Bonne valley
A circular route with varied scenery, marked with attractive directional signs. Trails through the woods or overlooking the Vallée Française.
On the Causse de Sauveterre from Molines
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.
Route of the artisans of yesteryear in Sainte-Croix
A short route to discover village life in Saint-Croix in the 1930s, through its shops and crafts.
Menhirs and the hamlet of La Fage
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.
Sources du Tarn and Pic Cassini
This hike, entirely above 1,300 m, takes in three places of interest not far from Mont Lozère. The first part takes in a landscape of wild moorland and leads to the sources of the Tarn, where the thin trickle of water gushing out from under the dense grass scarcely hints at the majestic gorges some thirty kilometres downstream. The route continues with the ascent of the Pic Cassini, offering a 360° panorama of the highest order, before leading under the dense foliage of the Mont Lozère Forest and then the Bois du Commandeur to the Pont du Tarn. Pont du Tarn is a popular spot for hikers, inviting you to stop, rest and swim in the summer months. Finally, all that remains is to reach the hamlet of l'Hôpital along a beautiful path lined with dry stone walls, which has surely been used by herds for centuries.
Discover the Causse Méjean starting from the chaos of Nîmes le Vieux
Starting from the hamlet of L'Hom, this hike first takes you to discover the endless spaces of the southern part of the Causse Méjean. Endless grassy and rocky hills, interspersed with cultivated plots and coniferous woods, allow you to take in the immensity of the landscape. It concludes with a visit to the discovery trail of the chaos of Nîmes le Vieux, bristling with hundreds of strangely shaped rocks sculpted by erosion. Informative panels are strategically placed along the trail to complement the experience. A beautiful day, punctuated by visits to the Causse hamlets of L'Hom, Le Veygalier and Villeuneuve, with their remarkable architecture.
On the old paths of Saint-André
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.
The Col de Finiels
The Col de Finiels is the road crossing over Mont Lozère, between its two peaks, Finiels and Pic Cassini. This means that, once out of the woods, on the moors and peaks, the views are extraordinary, sometimes to the south over the Cévennes, to the north over the chain of volcanoes, and to the east, further away, when the weather is clear, over the Alps.
The Tarn: source of a great river at the Col de Finiels
This hike, starting from the Col de Finiels in the heart of Mont Lozère, takes us along the ridge of Mont Lozère, where the magnificent views allow us to look out over the Cévennes National Park. We then witness the very source of a great river, from the very first stream known as ‘Le Tarn’, right up to the first stone bridge spanning it. The route passes through Mas Camargues, a farming village in the Causses des Cévennes, which may date back to the Knights Hospitaller of Saint John of Jerusalem. Returning via the ancient Roman road ensures we have completed a magnificent journey that brings together nature, history and geography.
Mont Lozère from the Col de Finiels
Discover Mont Lozère on a very pleasant circular route through alpine pastures and then forest. This is a very enjoyable walk that is sure to delight young and old alike.
Circular of Paros
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.
In the footsteps of the Picharlerie resistance fighters
A circular route through the Vallée Française scrubland, via the wild valleys of Valats de Pébénorgue, Picharlarié and Carrière, passing by a beautiful viewpoint.
Bramont Gorges and the hamlet of La Borie
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.
Saint-Etienne-Vallée-Française (Lébou) - Mialet (Audibert)
Twelfth 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. It passes through several valleys among the Gardon rivers.