Col Salidès

Description

A fantastic circuit for everyone who loves elevation gains, with, as a bonus, the summit of Mont Aigoual ! You are cycling around Mont Aigoual, “the belly button of France”! There are 360° views throughout, and substantial elevation gains, but also rewards in every bend and at every pass. And you will be able to say: I’ve done it ! From Prat Peyrot, take the D269 greenway to climb to the summit of Mont Aigoual. Then continue on the D18 to Cabrillac. - At Cabrillac turn right onto the D19 to the Col Salidès pass. After the pass, take the D907 to St-André de Valborgne. - Cycle through the village of St-André de Valborgne and turn right onto the D10, towards Valleraugue, via the Col de l’Espinas and Col du Pas passes. - At Valleraugue, return to the Col de La Serreyrède on the D986, via L’Espérou, then take the D269 to Prat Peyrot.

Difficulty

Official rating: difficult, 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: Station Prat-Peyrot, Val-d'Aigoual (30).

Sources

• Track: Parc national des Cévennes, Licence Ouverte 1.0, Licence Ouverte 1.0 (Etalab) (destination.cevennes-parcnational.fr/trek/95049-Col-Salides). Time estimated by GPX Path with the Mac app rule, breaks not included.
• Official elevation gain: 2,506 m, Parc national des Cévennes