A short getaway is all you need for a micro-adventure
Discover our selection of two to three-day treks in the Cévennes and on Mont Lozère. In need of a revitalizing break? Looking to recharge your batteries and enjoy the peace and quiet of the great outdoors? You’ve landed on the right page! Multi-day hikes in the Cévennes offer a wonderful variety of landscapes, awe-inspiring panoramas and the chance to reconnect with nature.
Located in the south of France, the Cévennes offer an unspoiled and enchanting setting for a memorable stay. Hiking in the Cévennes National Park means spectacular trails, meeting the locals, discovering a rich variety of wildlife and flora, and enjoying the finest views in exceptional natural surroundings.
Below, you will find our selection of hikes of two to three days, perfect for getting away from it all and enjoying a unique experience! These routes are ideal for a first trek in mid-altitude mountains: they are short, each stage is a manageable distance and the elevation gain is moderate (depending on the route). Book your stay in the Cévennes today and fall under the spell of nature!
Along the Robert Louis Stevenson Trail
Duration: 3 days – Distance: 54 km
Set off on a three-day hike along the southern part of the Stevenson trail, from Florac to Saint-Jean-du-Gard, through the wild landscapes of the Cévennes National Park. Whether you choose to travel with a donkey, like Stevenson, or not, this trek will take you through chestnut forests, cool valleys, picture-perfect villages and historic sites.
Itinerary:
> Stage 1: Florac – Cassagnas: 17.4 km (Ascent: 573 m / Descent: 423 m).
> Stage 2: Cassagnas – Saint-Germain-de-Calberte: 15.2 km (Ascent: 384 m / Descent: 585 m).
> Stage 3: Saint-Germain-de-Calberte – Saint-Jean-du-Gard: 22 km (Ascent: 749 m / Descent: 1,053 m).
Highlights:
> The old railway line that once linked Florac to Alès.
> The Gallo-Roman villa of Saint Clément.
> A ride on the Cévennes Steam Train from Saint-Jean-de-Gard to Anduze (and back).
> The Maison Rouge Museum, dedicated to the history of the Cévennes.
Good to know: You can return to Florac by hiker shuttles like La Malle Postale (running from April to mid-October) or Axel Vidal Shuttle Service. Booking required.
© Benoît Colomb – Lozère Tourisme
Crossing Mont Lozère: a journey through its pastoral heritage
Duration: 3 days – Distance: 53 km
Walk along the River Tarn, from the village of Le Pont-de-Montvert up to its source, through the high plateaux of Mont Lozère: land of seasonal pastoral migration, a tradition kept alive for thousands of years, and where the Knights Hospitaller once settled. You’ll tread the highest point of Mont Lozère, crossing high-altitude grasslands and following the Montjoies, the standing stones that once marked the routes taken by the flocks.
Itinerary:
> Stage 1: Le Pont-de-Montvert – Gourdouze (via the GR 72, then GR 7, then GR 68): 17 km (Ascent: 620 m).
> Stage 2: Gourdouze – Station Mont Lozère (via a local trail (PR), then GR 72, then GR 7): 21 km (Ascent: 413 m).
> Stage 3: Station Mont Lozère – Le Pont-de-Montvert (via the GR 70): 15 km (Descent: 813 m).
Good to know: Bivouacking is prohibited in certain portions of this itinerary.
photo credit : © Benoît Colomb – PACT Cévennes – CRTL Occitanie