The tumulus of L’Elzière

Description

Explore typical villages, beautiful views over Sénéchas, Aujac and the foothills of Mont Lozère, and especially the most impressive tumulus (burial mound) in the Cévennes, which is 20 m in diameter ! 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 : Start at the village car park “Le Chambon-parking” go to : - “Chambon-Eglise”, continue to “Sénéchas” via : - “Le Recul” - “Le Tribes”. At “Le Tribes”, walk to “Tumulus de l’Elzière” via : - “Le Claud”, - “Les Boissonnades” - “La Mole”. From the signpost “La Mole”, head to the “Tumulus” and then return to “La Mole” before going downhill to : - “Dieusses” to return to “Le Chambon” via : - “Le Martinet Neuf” - “Pont sur Luech”. Return to the parking. This hike is taken from the guidebook Mont Lozère, Pays des sources, Sommet des Cévennes, published by the Pôle de pleine nature du Mont Lozère.

Difficulty

Official rating: moderate, by Parc national des Cévennes.

Before you go

• Some sections are rocky and close to the cliff edge: supervise your children !
• 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 sturdy shoes and put on a hat. Please close any gates and barriers behind you.

Getting there

Start: Le Chambon, Chambon (30).

Sources

• Track: Parc national des Cévennes, Licence Ouverte 1.0, Licence Ouverte 1.0 (Etalab) (destination.cevennes-parcnational.fr/trek/84851-Tumulus-de-l-Elziere). Time estimated by GPX Path with the Mac app rule, breaks not included.
• Official elevation gain: 438 m, Parc national des Cévennes