La montée du Causse par Dargilan

Road cyclingLoopCévennes

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Key facts

Distance
22.2 km
Ascent
+512 m
Descent
−429 m
Estimated time
1 hr 35
road cycling
Difficulty
Moderate
official rating
Route
Loop
back to the start

Profile and gradient

  • under 10%
  • 10 to 20%
  • over 20%

Gradient along the route: 21.7 km under 10% and 0.5 km at 10 to 20%. Elevation from 718 m to 1,018 m over 22.2 km.

Description

A lovely little climb overlooking the Jonte gorge ! On the Causse Noir plateau, a rolling limestone landscape opens up, before you bike downhill to the foothills of Mont Aigoual. Small narrow lanes through varied landscapes. Lanuéjols is an ideal spot for a rest before you take to the road again to return to Meyrueis. From Meyrueis, take the D584 towards Sérigas / Dargilan. - Head for Lanuéjols on the D47c and D47a (there-and-back to Lanuéjols). - Return to Meyrueis on the D47 and D986.

Difficulty

Official rating: moderate, 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: Lanuéjols, Lanuéjols (30).

Sources

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