Le Grand Clapier Bergognon (Altier)

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Key facts

Distance
24.4 km
Ascent
+950 m
Descent
−819 m
Estimated time
7 hr 10
hiking
Difficulty
Difficult
official rating
Route
Loop
back to the start

Profile and gradient

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

Gradient along the route: 21.0 km under 10% and 3.4 km at 10 to 20%. Elevation from 802 m to 1,590 m over 24.4 km.

Description

On the north slope of Mont Lozère, hardy walkers cross dense and diverse forests to obtain 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 “Bergognon” walk to : - “Les Quatre Chemins”. At “Les Quatre Chemins”, turn left to “Chareylasse”. - At “Chareylasse”, continue straight to “Route forestière”. - At “Route forestière”, turn left to “Le Grand Clapier 1548m”. - At “Le Grand Clapier 1548m”, return to “Bergognon” via : - “Le Grand Clapier 1540m”, - “Bois de la Berque”. This hike is taken from the guidebook Mont Lozère - Pays des sources de la Margeride au lac de Villefort en Cévennes published by the Pôle de pleine nature du Mont Lozère.

Difficulty

Official rating: difficult, by Parc national des Cévennes.

Before you go

  • 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 any gates and barriers behind you.

Getting there

Start: Bergognon (Altier), Altier (48).

Sources

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