Trévezel: the botanists' and foresters' path

Description

Trail closed, wood cutting. Thank you The forests on Mont Aigoual, which had become very damaged by the early 19th century, were tirelessly reconstructed. An extensive programme to reforest this mountain range began in 1859. It grew in scope from 1875 to 1890, under the leadership of Georges Fabre of Eaux et Forêts (Forestry Office). In parallel with this work, Charles Flahault, the director of the Montpellier Botanical Institute, carried out experiments and research on the adaption of species to local environmental conditions. This reforestation, which was to change the landscape dramatically, relied on new knowledge and was realised by foresters as well as botanists. This trail guides you in their footsteps.

Difficulty

Official rating: very easy, by Parc national des Cévennes.

Getting there

Start: Maison de l'Aigoual, Val-d'Aigoual (30).

Sources

• Track: Parc national des Cévennes, Licence Ouverte 1.0, Licence Ouverte 1.0 (Etalab) (destination.cevennes-parcnational.fr/trek/38009-Trevezel%2C-le-sentier-des-botanistes-et-des-forestiers). Time estimated by GPX Path with the Mac app rule, breaks not included.
• Official elevation gain: 86 m, Parc national des Cévennes