Mont Lozère in a nutshell, Trail #14

Description

A gentle trail that lets you admire the marvellous panoramic views of the Mont Lozère uplands. A short steep climb to start with, then a more runnable track for six kilometres. Take the time to enjoy the panoramic views from the ridge. Next a section on a pleasant path between pines and broom that finishes with a steeper stretch to reach the summit. Time for photos, and windcheaters! A stroll on the ridge, then an enjoyable descent on the GR®70 long-distance hiking path, punctuated by mythical cairns. Follow the waymarks for trail #14. Signposts will guide you all along this route, as well as yellow painted waymarks. In the description below, the signposted place names and/or directions are given in bold italics between quotation marks: Starting from "Station du Mont-Lozère", head for "Parking des Chômeurs" via : - "La Chapelle du Mont Lozère". - At "Parking des Chômeurs", go to "Sous le Signal des Laubies" via : - "Route des Chômeurs". - At "Sous le Signal des Laubies", head for "Sommet de Finiels" via : - "La route forestière des crêtes". - At "Sommet de Finiels", return to "La Station du Mont-Lozère" via : - "Col de la draille", then "Parking des chômeurs", "La chapelle du Mont-Lozère". This trail is taken from the guidebook Mont Lozère, Pays des sources, published by the Pôle de pleine nature du mont Lozère.

Difficulty

Official rating: easy, by Parc national des Cévennes.

Before you go

• Caution: patous (livestock guard dogs)! Seek advice on how to behave near these dogs from tourist offices and National Park information centres. Before committing yourself to a circuit, ensure that it is suitable for your activity level and ability. Remember that the weather changes quickly in the mountains. Please close all gates and barriers behind you. Stay on the marked path.

Getting there

Start: Station du Mont-Lozère, Cubières (48).

Sources

• Track: Parc national des Cévennes, Licence Ouverte 1.0, Licence Ouverte 1.0 (Etalab) (destination.cevennes-parcnational.fr/trek/74839-Mont-Lozere-en-trois-mots---Trail-n14). Time estimated by GPX Path with the Mac app rule, breaks not included.
• Official elevation gain: 339 m, Parc national des Cévennes