The Rocher de l'Aigle (Eagle's Rock)

Description

This walk offers you a striking perspective onto the Vallée Borgne. Views stretch from the ocean to Mont Lozère and, on a clear day, perhaps even to the pre-Alps. 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: From the “Col de l’Asclier”, head towards: - “La Faïsse” via the GR®61 trail towards - “La Cale” (leave the GR®61), and turn right towards - “Rocher de l’Aigle” (detour to the viewpoint). Continue to - “Col du Fageas”. Turn right onto the GR®67 trail towards - “Source de l’Asclier”, then return to “Col de l’Asclier”.

Difficulty

Official rating: moderate, by Parc national des Cévennes.

Before you go

• Make sure your equipment is appropriate for the day's weather conditions. Remember that the weather changes quickly in the mountains. Take enough water, wear solid shoes and put on a hat. Please close all gates and barriers after yourself.

Getting there

Start: Col de l'Asclier, Les Plantiers (30).

Sources

• Track: Parc national des Cévennes, Licence Ouverte 1.0, Licence Ouverte 1.0 (Etalab) (destination.cevennes-parcnational.fr/trek/39893-Le-rocher-de-l-Aigle). Time estimated by GPX Path with the Mac app rule, breaks not included.
• Official elevation gain: 273 m, Parc national des Cévennes