MTB 10 - La Luzette, graded red

Description

A challenging circuit which immerses you completely in the forest and then returns from the col de la Lusette pass on a splendid single track that brings together all aspects of modern mountain biking. 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 “Halle de l’Espérou”, take the road on the left. - At “La Halle”, take the track on the right and continue to - “Les Douzes” (this section is shared with MTB 1 and 4) then to - “Le Font des Douzes” (shared with MTB 4). - At “Pueylong”, take the track on the right to - “Tabusse”, then follow on the left “Col de Montals” via - “Bois de Montals”. - At "Col de Montals", cross the road and take the track on your left towards “Col de La Lusette” via - “La Hêtraie”. - At "Col de la Lusette", take the single-track trail opposite to - “Bois de Villeméjane”, then to - “Bois du Mas Méjean”, - “Route Dhombres”. Cross the road to take on your right the single track towards - “Le Château”, then return to “La Halle de L'Espérou” via - “Carrefour”. This circuit is taken from the guidebook Massif de l’Aigoual, published by the communauté de communes Causses Aigoual Cévennes as part of the collection Espaces naturels gardois and the label Gard Pleine Nature.

Difficulty

Official rating: difficult, 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. You must wear a helmet. Protective equipment is recommended. Respect other road users and stay in control of your speed and trajectory. Make sure your equipment is appropriate for the day’s weather conditions. Remember that the weather changes quickly in the mountains. Take enough water. Please close all gates and barriers behind you. No off-roading.

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/43915-La-Lusette---VTT-n10). Time estimated by GPX Path with the Mac app rule, breaks not included.
• Official elevation gain: 546 m, Parc national des Cévennes