Chalet de l’Aigle

Description

A beautiful immersion in the different atmospheres of Mont Lozère with, as a bonus, the top of Pic Cassini, which has panoramic views. Signposts will guide you all along this route. In the description below, the signposted place names and/or directions are given in bold italics between quotation marks: From “Mas de La Barque”, walk to “Le Pic de Cassini” via : - “Bois de Bellecoste”, - “Sous la tête de Bœuf” - “Col de l’Aigle”. Return to Pic Cassini. - Then go left towards “Chalet de l’Aigle”. - At “Chalet de l’Aigle”, return to “Mas de la Barque” via : - “Sous le chalet de l’Aigle”, - “Lous Felzillas”, - “La roche fendue”, - “Sous la roche fendue” 2x, - “Gardione” 2x, - “Rochers de la Barque” and “Les écuries de Mas de la Barque”. This hike is taken from the guidebook Mont Lozère - Pays des sources, Sommet des Cévennes published by the Pôle de pleine nature du Mont Lozère.

Difficulty

Official rating: difficult, by Parc national des Cévennes.

Before you go

• In the summer, you may encounter flocks of sheep and patous (livestock guard dogs). Seek advice on how to behave near these dogs from tourist offices and National Park information centres.
• 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 gates and barriers behind you.

Getting there

Start: Mas de La Barque, Pont de Montvert - Sud Mont Lozère (48).

Sources

• Track: Parc national des Cévennes, Licence Ouverte 1.0, Licence Ouverte 1.0 (Etalab) (destination.cevennes-parcnational.fr/trek/84840-Chalet-de-l-Aigle). Time estimated by GPX Path with the Mac app rule, breaks not included.
• Official elevation gain: 450 m, Parc national des Cévennes