Bézuc

Description

This loop takes you from the Corniche des Cévennes to the Can de l’Hospitalet, a small causse (plateau) lost amidst the undulating Cévenol mountains. You cross an infinite variety of landscapes. Start on the square in front of the Salle des fêtes. 1) Take the lane, then turn left to join up with the path that climbs to the Col de Tartabissac pass. 2) At the pass, take the path on the left. Be careful fording the river and avoid this walk altogether during heavy rain. 3) At Bézuc, go over the stile and cross the road. Take the path opposite. After 300 m, turn left; then, after 400 m, turn left again and take the path that climbs to L'Hospitalet. 4) At L'Hospitalet, cross the road and continue on the track (GR 7) for 3.9 km. Leave the track to take a path on the left to the hamlet of La Bastide. 5) Go through the hamlet and follow the road to Les Crottes. Go past the farm on the left to take a path that goes downhill through the limestone cliffs. Turn left onto the road to join up with the D 9 and a stile. Arrive at L'Abeuradou, then take the D 9 for 120 m and, in the bend, go straight downhill to Le Pompidou.

Difficulty

Official rating: moderate, by Parc national des Cévennes.

Before you go

• NB: Do not attempt this walk after heavy rain (river crossings). Make sure your equipment is appropriate for the day’s weather conditions. Remember that the weather changes quickly in the mountains. Take enough water, wear sturdy shoes and put on a hat. Please close all gates and barriers behind you.

Getting there

Start: Pompidou (place de la salle des fêtes), Le Pompidou (48).

Sources

• Track: Parc national des Cévennes, Licence Ouverte 1.0, Licence Ouverte 1.0 (Etalab) (destination.cevennes-parcnational.fr/trek/43197-Bezuc). Time estimated by GPX Path with the Mac app rule, breaks not included.
• Official elevation gain: 515 m, Parc national des Cévennes