Les cascades d'Orgon - Escapades à vélo

Description

Shady and picturesque lanes explore the southern slopes of the Aigoual massif. Three passes mark a change in exposure, vegetation and landscape. From L’Espérou, head for the Col de Montals pass, first on the D548a, then on the D548. Continue on the D548 to the Col de la Broue pass (optional side trip on foot to see the Orgon waterfalls, 5 minutes away). - At the Col de la Broue, return to L’Espérou on the D48n via the Col du Minier, then on the D986a.

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: L’Espérou, Dourbies (30).

Sources

• Track: Parc national des Cévennes, Licence Ouverte 1.0, Licence Ouverte 1.0 (Etalab) (destination.cevennes-parcnational.fr/trek/95024-Les-cascades-d-Orgon---Escapades-a-velo). Time estimated by GPX Path with the Mac app rule, breaks not included.
• Official elevation gain: 481 m, Parc national des Cévennes