Key facts

Distance: 42.7 km
Ascent: +1,145 m
Descent: −710 m
Estimated time: 2 hr 45; road cycling
Difficulty: Difficult; official rating
Route: Loop; back to the start

Profile and gradient

under 10%
10 to 20%
over 20%

Description

On small roads ideal for cycling, this circuit leads through a typically Cévenol and wild landscape, which continues to be maintained and shaped by humans. Taleyrac and the surrounding hamlets are the birthplace of the mild onion of the Cévennes. Throughout your climb, you will be able to admire this special type of farming on terraces. From Valleraugue, bike towards Le Vigan on the D986 to Le Mazel. - At Le Mazel, take the D323 via Campredon, Taleyrac, La Valette and the Col de Peyrefiche and Col des Vieilles passes to Mandagout. - At Mandagout, take the D170 to St-André de Majencoules. - Go back downhill to Le Mazel, still on the D710 [D170?] via Les Pauses. Then return to Valleraugue on the D986. Possibility of start from Saint-André de Majencoules.

Difficulty

Official rating: difficult, 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: Valleraugue, Val-d'Aigoual (30).

Sources

Track: Parc national des Cévennes, Licence Ouverte 1.0, Licence Ouverte 1.0 (Etalab) (destination.cevennes-parcnational.fr/trek/95052-Les-terrasses-de-l-oignon-doux---Escapades-a-velo). Time estimated by GPX Path with the Mac app rule, breaks not included.
Official elevation gain: 1,145 m, Parc national des Cévennes

Les terrasses de l'oignon doux - Escapades à vélo