Key facts

Distance: 17.7 km
Ascent: +454 m
Descent: −328 m
Estimated time: 1 hr 10; road cycling
Difficulty: Very easy; official rating
Route: Loop; back to the start

Profile and gradient

under 10%
10 to 20%
over 20%

Description

Circuit without any particular difficulty exploring a little corner of the Aigoual massif around the Bois de Miquel woods and along the watershed. Three valleys open up before you: the Hérault valley, the Dourbie valley and the Bonheur valley. The first looks towards the Mediterranean and the Cévennes, the other two towards the Atlantic and the gentle slopes leading to the villages of Camprieu and Dourbies. Just to whet your appetite for further exploration… From the activity centre at Prat-Peyrot, bike downhill to reach the D269. - Turn right onto the D269 to reach the Col de La Serreyrède pass. - At the pass, turn right onto the D986 towards Camprieu. - Before you reach Camprieu, turn left onto the D986a towards the Col de Faubel pass and L’Espérou. - At L’Espérou, go back uphill on the D986 to the Col de La Serreyrède, then follow the D269 to return to Prat-Peyrot. Possible start from l'Espérou and Camprieu.

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: Prat-Peyrot, Val-d'Aigoual (30).

Sources

Track: Parc national des Cévennes, Licence Ouverte 1.0, Licence Ouverte 1.0 (Etalab) (destination.cevennes-parcnational.fr/trek/95023-La-boucle-decouverte-du-col-de-Faubel). Time estimated by GPX Path with the Mac app rule, breaks not included.
Official elevation gain: 454 m, Parc national des Cévennes

La boucle découverte du col de Faubel