Happiness is near the lake

Road cyclingLoopOccitanie

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Key facts

Distance
4.8 km
Ascent
+79 m
Descent
−55 m
Estimated time
15 min
road cycling
Difficulty
Very easy
official rating
Route
Loop
back to the start

Profile and gradient

  • under 10%
  • 10 to 20%
  • over 20%

Gradient along the route: 4.7 km under 10% and 0.1 km at 10 to 20%. Elevation from 1,103 m to 1,153 m over 4.8 km.

Description

An ideal family circuit for exploring the village of Camprieu and its surroundings, including Bonheur Lake and its chalets. Rest by Bonheur Lake. In summer, you can plunge into the waters. Enjoy the calm along the lake before you leave it behind. Start in the village of Camprieu. Leave by the D157 towards L’Espérou. - At the roundabout, continue straight towards Lac du Bonheur. - Cross the bridge before the lake, then continue straight towards Le Devois. Do an anti-clockwise loop in Le Devois; then return to Bonheur Lake and Camprieu on the same itinerary as you took to get there.

Difficulty

Official rating: very easy, 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: Camprieu, Saint-Sauveur-Camprieu (30).

Sources

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