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Sainte-Croix-Vallée-Française walks
Route of the artisans of yesteryear in Sainte-Croix
Visorando Member
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.
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.
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.
On the old paths of Saint-André
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.
As you walk through the Thonas valley
6.79 mi
+1,693 ft
-1,673 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Germain-de-Calberte (Lozère)
Starting from Saint-Germain-de-Calberte, in the heart of the Cévennes, this walk allows you to explore part of the Thonas Valley and, in particular, the charming hamlet of Bernadou.
The Rocs de Galta
6.18 mi
+1,473 ft
-1,470 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Germain-de-Calberte (Lozère)
This walk in the hills above Saint-Germain-de-Calberte follows the Stevenson Trail and leads to the Rocs de Galta, where the view over the whole of the Cévennes is spectacular.
Roc de Galta
National Park
3.38 mi
+666 ft
-653 ft
2h 10
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Germain-de-Calberte (Lozère)
By taking the Route Royale between St-Germain-de-Calberte and Barre-des-Cévennes, you’ll reach the Galta rock ridge and discover beautiful views over the St-Martin-de-Lansuscle valley and the Cévennes, from Mont Lozère to the summit of Aigoual.
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.
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.
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-Etienne-Vallée-Française (Lébou) - Mialet (Audibert)
12.72 mi
+2,940 ft
-2,552 ft
7 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Saint-Étienne-Vallée-Française (Lozère)
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.
The Saint-Étienne-Vallée-Française water channel
0.52 mi
+16 ft
-16 ft
0h 15
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Étienne-Vallée-Française (Lozère)
A round trip, not to be attempted in wet weather, on a narrow schistose dyke between a beal and the Gardon de Sainte-Croix.For a circular loop, see here.
On the heights of Cassagnas
4.76 mi
+1,037 ft
-1,037 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Cassagnas (Lozère)
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.
Cassagnas - Saint-Étienne-Vallée-Française (Lébou)
11.81 mi
+1,204 ft
-3,015 ft
6h 30
Difficult
Departure from Cassagnas (Lozère)
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.
The heights of Saint-Privat
2.56 mi
+610 ft
-610 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Saint-Privat-de-Vallongue (Lozère)
Circular loop in the forest above Saint-Privat. Magnificent old chestnut trees and a small viewpoint.
Soubrelargue Valley
6.43 mi
+1,650 ft
-1,644 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Privat-de-Vallongue (Lozère)
A lovely exploration of this valley via a ridge path, dominated by the Château de Bellegarde, now in ruins. Back in the deep valleys of the Cévennes, opened up in the early 18th century by the railway.
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.