Domaine des Boissets

Description

Like mediaeval pilgrims, follow in the footsteps of Princess Enimie on this path, which takes you from the mediaeval centre of Sainte-Enimie to the Domaine des Boissets. From the car park on the banks of the Tarn, walk past the pharmacy and continue straight on Rue de la Combe. After 200 m, take the second lane on the right. 1) The lane (Chemin de Boissets) is tarred at first but quickly turns into a track that goes uphill through terraced gardens. 2) After the spring and the pine plantation, you get to a fork in the track. Continue straight ahead (steep climb) towards the plateau and Domaine des Boissets. 3) Once you are on the plateau, walk alongside the Domaine des Boissets on the left until you reach the road. Turn left onto this for about 360 m. 4) Fork left: the path soon comes out onto a track. Turn left onto it. 5) After 400 m, take on your right the path that goes downhill into the forest and joins up with a forest track. 6) Turn left onto the track, then turn right at the first bend. 7) Take the track on your left (NB: do not climb all the way to the road). This wide track, which is the former draille (drovers’ road) and road to Mende, takes you back down to Sainte-Enimie.

Difficulty

Official rating: difficult, by Parc national des Cévennes.

Before you go

• Path with little shade. 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: Sainte-Enimie, Gorges du Tarn Causses (48).

Sources

• Track: Parc national des Cévennes, Licence Ouverte 1.0, Licence Ouverte 1.0 (Etalab) (destination.cevennes-parcnational.fr/trek/43857-Domaine-de-Boissets). Time estimated by GPX Path with the Mac app rule, breaks not included.
• Official elevation gain: 483 m, Parc national des Cévennes