Barre-des-Cévennes

Description

This trail showcases the different aspects of Barre-des-Cévennes, from the lanes of the old village to the panoramic viewpoints. In the shelter of the Castelas, the facades of Barre-des-Cévennes line up, reminding us of its past as a rich and lively small town. In fact, the village is located at the very hinge of two different but complementary regions, and controls one of the most frequent crossing points between the Lower and Upper Cévennes. The trail leads you from gardens to fountains, from the temple (Protestant church) to the Catholic church, to the old fairgrounds and then onto the heights, where you can enjoy exceptional panoramic views onto the scenery of the Cévennes National Park. A few clarifications: • A few dozen metres after Point 6, take the stairs on the right. • Between Points 9 and 10, the path may be closed by two barriers. Please be sure to close them again after yourself. • Steep uphill section after Point 13. • At Point 16, do not climb the rocks, risk of falling. • Steep downhill section after Point 18.

Difficulty

Official rating: very easy, by Parc national des Cévennes.

Before you go

• This trail has rather steep slopes (60%) and cliff sections that are difficult for people with walking difficulties. Children must be kept under parents' supervision. Horse-riding or mountain-biking are not allowed on or adapted to discovery trails.

Getting there

Start: Poids public, à l’entrée de Barre-des-Cévennes, Barre-des-Cévennes (48).

Sources

• Track: Parc national des Cévennes, Licence Ouverte 1.0, Licence Ouverte 1.0 (Etalab) (destination.cevennes-parcnational.fr/trek/37799-Sentier-de-Barre-des-Cevennes). Time estimated by GPX Path with the Mac app rule, breaks not included.
• Official elevation gain: 181 m, Parc national des Cévennes