Between Gard and Lozère

Description

This circuit goes through the Borgne valley and on the Corniche des Cévennes road. It has panoramic viewpoints and meanders on the valley bottom along the Gardon de St-Jean river. How satisfying, on arriving at Le Pompidou, to have a view over the entire Vallée Française and even further ! On this legendary road, Le Pompidou and St-Roman de Tousque have been rest stops for travellers since the days of long journeys in horse-drawn carriages. From St-André de Valborgne, towards Le Pompidou on the D10 and D61. - Descend to the valley floor towards Saumane, turn left and climb to St-Roman de Tousque via the D39. - In St-Roman de Tousque, take the D9 ( Corniche des Cévennes road) to Le Pompidou. - At Le Pompidou, descend via the D10 to St-André de Valborgne.

Difficulty

Official rating: moderate, by Parc national des Cévennes.

Before you go

• Before committing yourself to a circuit, ensure that it is suitable for your activity level and ability. Respect traffic laws and other road users; stay in control of your speed and trajectory. Make sure to be seen and travel in single file when in a group. Remember that the weather changes quickly in the mountains. Take enough water. Safe trip !

Getting there

Start: St-André de Valborgne, Saint-André-de-Valborgne (30).

Sources

• Track: Parc national des Cévennes, Licence Ouverte 1.0, Licence Ouverte 1.0 (Etalab) (destination.cevennes-parcnational.fr/trek/95056-Entre-Gard-et-Lozere). Time estimated by GPX Path with the Mac app rule, breaks not included.
• Official elevation gain: 942 m, Parc national des Cévennes