Key facts

Distance: 22.2 km
Ascent: +512 m
Descent: −429 m
Estimated time: 1 hr 35; road cycling
Difficulty: Moderate; official rating
Route: Loop; back to the start

Profile and gradient

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10 to 20%
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Description

A lovely little climb overlooking the Jonte gorge ! On the Causse Noir plateau, a rolling limestone landscape opens up, before you bike downhill to the foothills of Mont Aigoual. Small narrow lanes through varied landscapes. Lanuéjols is an ideal spot for a rest before you take to the road again to return to Meyrueis. From Meyrueis, take the D584 towards Sérigas / Dargilan. - Head for Lanuéjols on the D47c and D47a (there-and-back to Lanuéjols). - Return to Meyrueis on the D47 and D986.

Difficulty

Official rating: moderate, 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: Lanuéjols, Lanuéjols (30).

Sources

Track: Parc national des Cévennes, Licence Ouverte 1.0, Licence Ouverte 1.0 (Etalab) (destination.cevennes-parcnational.fr/trek/95058-La-montee-du-Causse-par-Dargilan). Time estimated by GPX Path with the Mac app rule, breaks not included.
Official elevation gain: 512 m, Parc national des Cévennes

La montée du Causse par Dargilan