Thines... a jewel perched high above

This hike takes you to the village of Thines and the Church of Notre-Dame, undoubtedly a jewel of Romanesque art in the heart of the Cévennes mountains. All along this trail, the view of the village and the wild mountains surrounding it is magnificent!

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 9.85 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 4h 00 
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    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 415 m
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    Descent: - 415 m

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    Highest point: 887 m
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    Lowest point: 527 m

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Description of the walk

Departure from the car park at the Peyre crossroads (junction with the road leading down to Lablachère).

/A:: In Peyre, opposite the café, find the wide path marked in red and yellow (an old transhumance route) which winds through the heath. Follow it until you reach the first crossroads.

(1) At the first crossroads, follow the path marked in yellow straight ahead.

(2) About 10 m before the television antenna, turn left onto the mule track, also marked in yellow. Between heather and broom, the start of the trail is on a ledge, offering a beautiful view of the Thines valley and the village from the Croix Blanche.

(3). Continue downhill.

(4) Halfway down the slope, the trail joins theGR®4, marked in red and white. Take it to the left and continue downhill. It ends at the top of the village.

(5) After visiting the village's narrow streets and church and passing by the Maison du Gerboul, retrace your steps.

(6) Just before leaving the village, take a path on the right (marked in red and yellow) towards La Blacherette.
Walk through the forest and climb up a stony path for about 3 km.

(7) The trail passes above the hamlet of La Blacherette and then climbs left onto the plateau. Walk along a beautiful terraced chestnut grove and continue climbing through an oak grove and then a beautiful, fragrant pine forest until you reach the junction from the outward journey.

(1). There, turn right towards Peyre, taking the same path you took on the way there, and return to the starting point (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 869 m - Parking at the Peyre crossroads
  2. 1 : km 0.47 - alt. 883 m - Crossroads of the loop - Col de la Croix Blanche (885m)
  3. 2 : km 0.99 - alt. 872 m - Crossroads near the television antenna
  4. 3 : km 1.63 - alt. 796 m - Continuation of the descent
  5. 4 : km 2.17 - alt. 718 m - Junction with the GR4
  6. 5 : km 3.64 - alt. 537 m - Romanesque church overlooking the valley of the - Thines (rivière) - Affluent du Chassezac
  7. 6 : km 3.94 - alt. 545 m - With your back to the village, take the path on the right towards La Blacheret
  8. 7 : km 7.05 - alt. 659 m - Above the hamlet of La Blacherette
  9. S/E : km 9.85 - alt. 869 m - Parking at the Peyre crossroads

Notes

Good walking shoes are essential.

Not recommended after heavy rain or in hot weather.

Bring water.

Always be cautious and plan ahead when you're outdoors. Visorando and the author of this route cannot be held responsible for any accidents occurring on this route.

The GR® and PR® markings are the intellectual property of the Fédération Française de Randonnée Pédestre.

Reviews and comments

4.8 / 5
Based on 50 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.9 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.8 / 5
Route interest
4.8 / 5
charpao88
charpao88

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 16, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A superb route with magnificent views at several points in the village of THINES. Best done anti-clockwise to enjoy the descent in the sun and the climb back up in the shade of the trees. The village is quick to visit but well worth seeing, with its church. The route is well signposted and not particularly difficult.

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randobarjac
randobarjac

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 08, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

This route offers beautiful views of the village of Thines, the neighbouring hamlets and the river. The village is well worth exploring and has plenty to keep you occupied.

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Chavezdominguez
Chavezdominguez

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 20, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A magnificent hike with beautiful weather.

Not recommended in rainy weather as some sections can be slippery, or in windy weather if you really want to enjoy this beautiful experience. Best done in good weather.
You can also do it with children (aged 8 and above, but take care!!!°°)

Thank you to the author, we had a wonderful time....

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balade
balade

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 20, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

very pleasant route

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vonvon69
vonvon69
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 10, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Thines is splendid, whether viewed from near or far...
A very pleasant walk with views of the mountains throughout.
We met a few other walkers on this beautiful day

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ARDECHOU
ARDECHOU

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 23, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Thines, the jewel of hiking!!!
i recommend this hike, which is not too difficult but will do you a world of good.
To be done again and again

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Valouna
Valouna

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 01, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Take at the right time to capture the colour of the broom, when it is still calm, in mid-June, but make sure you have water available as soon as it gets a little warm!

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edmondguevara
edmondguevara

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 25, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

This is a route that is accessible to all hikers. It is a real pleasure, especially if the weather is
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brayman
brayman

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 17, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Fairly shaded hike - Beautiful views.
Take the advice on footwear seriously: the trail is very stony and uneven, especially when wet.
The village is unspoilt, and it's moving to imagine what daily life must have been like here.
A small, simple and tasty restaurant provided us with a very pleasant lunch break.

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Normann74
Normann74

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 05, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely hike with beautiful views of the village of Thines throughout the route. The climb is not very difficult and is shaded. Perfect for a beautiful day of hiking.

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traveller84
traveller84

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 27, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Magnificent tour, thank you for sharing.
The view is breathtaking.
For me, it took three hours to complete the loop, plus about an hour in Thines (small paths at the bottom of the village leading to the river), in early autumn in dry weather.
The return climb is quite steep and offers a variety of scenery that tree lovers will appreciate.
Like other hikers, I think the suggested route is the most enjoyable.

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Tess26
Tess26
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 17, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful hike, started in cloudy weather so no views, but the fog gradually cleared to reveal magnificent views of this pretty village, which truly deserves its name, "jewel".

We didn't meet anyone on the trail, only a few people in the village.
The return route was well marked and very beautiful, with no difficulties apart from perhaps the climb all the way up, but no problem for experienced hikers.
Thank you for this beautiful walk, which I really enjoyed
I highly recommend this hike

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Delph79
Delph79

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 28, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A magnificent hike, with a visit to the village of Thines along the route. We loved it 😉

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Domicha
Domicha

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 27, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very beautiful hike and lovely discovery of the village of Thines, with numerous views of the village.
The route is mostly shaded, making it pleasant in hot weather

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dennielfrançoise
dennielfrançoise

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 27, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

This route seems to be fairly quiet outside of school holidays. Thines is a very pretty Cévennes village.
An easy route that delights the eyes with its succession of panoramic views.

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