Causse du Masseguin

Description

First-rate hike reserved for enthusiasts along the heights of the Valdonnez, including the Masseguin massif. The ridge lines overlooking the valleys have far-reaching views all the way to the Truc de Balduc. Signposts will guide you all along this route, as well as yellow painted waymarks. In the description below, the signposted place names and/or directions are given in bold italics between quotation marks : Starting at “LANUÉJOLS”, walk to “Eglise” then : - “La Coste”. At “La Coste”, go right towards : - “Vitrolles”. At “Vitrolles”, continue straight ahead to : - “Combe Sourde”. At “Combe Sourde”, go right towards : - “Le Masseguin”. At “Le Masseguin”, continue straight ahead to : - “Sous le Col de la Loubière”. At “Sous le Col de la Loubière”, go left to : - “Col de la Loubière 2x”. At “Col de la Loubière”, walk to : - “Ron des Classes”. At “Ron des Classes”, continue straight ahead to “CHAPIEU” via : - “Plot de la Coste”, - “La Valette”. - At “CHAPIEU”, turn left to return to “LANUÉJOLS” via : - “Vieux Chapieu”, - “Condamine”, - “Lou Martoulet”. This hike is taken from the guidebook Mont Lozère, Pays des sources, de la montagne du Goulet aux gorges du Bramont, published by the Pôle de pleine nature du Mont Lozère.

Difficulty

Official rating: difficult, by Parc national des Cévennes.

Before you go

• 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 any gates and barriers behind you.

Getting there

Start: Lanuéjols, Lanuéjols (48).

Sources

• Track: Parc national des Cévennes, Licence Ouverte 1.0, Licence Ouverte 1.0 (Etalab) (destination.cevennes-parcnational.fr/trek/96846-Causse-du-Masseguin). Time estimated by GPX Path with the Mac app rule, breaks not included.
• Official elevation gain: 569 m, Parc national des Cévennes