the Cévennes ridge

Description

A long but very varied circuit. Remember to stroll over the squares, along the river’s edge and through the lanes before you depart again for the heights ! Valley bottoms, ridge roads: an enchanting circuit with surprising landscapes. Dismount to drink from the water fountains in the villages you bike through. Look up to admire the roof of the Cévennes just in front of you. Enjoy ! Everything is beautiful here, and true ! From St-André de Valborgne, take the D907 towards St-Jean du Gard to L’Estréchure. - At L’Estréchure, take the D39 to Lasalle. - At Lasalle, take the D153 to St-Jean du Gard via Ste-Croix de Caderle. - At St-Jean du Gard, bike towards Florac on the D260 and the D9, known as the Corniche des Cévennes road, until Le Pompidou. - At Le Pompidou, go downhill on the D10 to St-André de Valborgne.

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. 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: St-André de Valborgne, Saint-André-de-Valborgne (30).

Sources

• Track: Parc national des Cévennes, Licence Ouverte 1.0, Licence Ouverte 1.0 (Etalab) (destination.cevennes-parcnational.fr/trek/95055-La-Corniche-des-Cevennes). Time estimated by GPX Path with the Mac app rule, breaks not included.
• Official elevation gain: 2,233 m, Parc national des Cévennes