The Corniche des Cévennes (by mountain-bike)

Description

This circuit takes you from the Can (limestone plateau) through the Mimente valley and onto the disused railway track, leting you discover the landscapes of the Cévenol valleys. Mountain-bike route #8. From the Col du Rey, go downhill to and through Barre-des-Cévennes to get onto the GR72 via the four crossroads. Cycle to the Espace Stevenson. From there, take the disused railway track alongside the river Mimente towards Florac as far as Saint-Julien-d'Arpaon (Stevenson Trail, GR70). Go uphill in the Briançon valley to Bouars and then Ferrières. Once on the Can, take the road leading to the Col du Rey for 2 km.

Difficulty

Official rating: difficult, by Parc national des Cévennes.

Before you go

• No cycling off-track. Tracks and paths are stony and at times steep. You are strongly advised to wear a helmet. Do not forget your repair kit and a small set of tools. Shut all gates and barriers behind yourself. Carry water.

Getting there

Start: Col du Rey, Cans et Cévennes (48).

Sources

• Track: Parc national des Cévennes, Licence Ouverte 1.0, Licence Ouverte 1.0 (Etalab) (destination.cevennes-parcnational.fr/trek/38408-La-corniche-des-Cevennes---VTT-n8). Time estimated by GPX Path with the Mac app rule, breaks not included.
• Official elevation gain: 1,016 m, Parc national des Cévennes