Incursion sur le Méjean

Description

A regular but quite long climb brings you onto the Causse Méjean plateau, where you will find a landscape not unlike Mongolia ! It’s uphill to the Col de Perjuret pass, and then another burst of effort to get onto the Causse plateau. From there on, the landscape is all cultivated large open spaces, where the harshness of the land makes itself felt. Look around: on the right, the Nîmes-le-Vieux block field; on the left, the Aigoual massif; and below, the Jonte gorge! From Meyrueis, take the D996 to the Col de Perjuret pass. - At the Col de Perjuret, turn left onto the D18 towards Aures/Galy. Pass La Citerne and Costeguison. - Turn left onto the D986 to go back down to Meyrueis.

Difficulty

Official rating: easy, 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: Meyrueis, Meyrueis (48).

Sources

• Track: Parc national des Cévennes, Licence Ouverte 1.0, Licence Ouverte 1.0 (Etalab) (destination.cevennes-parcnational.fr/trek/95059-Incursion-sur-le-Mejean). Time estimated by GPX Path with the Mac app rule, breaks not included.
• Official elevation gain: 606 m, Parc national des Cévennes