Key facts

Distance: 9.2 km
Ascent: +295 m
Descent: −283 m
Estimated time: 1 hr 10; trail running
Difficulty: Very easy; official rating
Route: Loop; back to the start

Profile and gradient

under 10%
10 to 20%
over 20%

Surface and path types

Surface: Paved 3%
Dirt & gravel 97%
Path types: Trail 67%
Track 29%
Road 4%

Description

A condensed version of Mont Lozère, where you will discover the summit of Finiels, the pass and the standing stones of Mont Lozère in a few strides ! A short steep climb to start with, then a more runnable track for three kilometres. Take the time to enjoy the panoramic views from the ridge. A steeper section on a narrow path to reach the summit. Time for photos, and windcheaters! A stroll on the ridge, then an enjoyable descent on the GR®70 long-distance hiking path, punctuated by mythical cairns. This trail is a short version of the trail "Mont Lozère in a nutshell", #14. Follow the waymarks for trail #14v. Signposts will guide you all along this route, as well as yellow painted waymarks. In the description below, the signposted place names and/or directions are given in bold italics between quotation marks: From "Station du Mont-Lozère", go to "Parking des Chômeurs" via "La Chapelle du Mont Lozère". Then head to "Sommet de Finiels" via "Route des Chômeurs". At "Sommet de Finiels", return to "La Station du Mont-Lozère" via "Col de la draille", "Parking des chômeurs", "La Chapelle du Mont-Lozère". This trail is taken from the guidebook Mont Lozère, Pays des sources, published by the Pôle de pleine nature du mont Lozère.

Difficulty

Official rating: very easy, by Parc national des Cévennes.

Before you go

The summit is often windy, don’t forget your windcheater. Do not attempt this trail during dense fog or strong winds. Be particularly vigilant when there is snow and/or fog. Caution: patous (livestock guard dogs)! Seek advice on how to behave near these dogs from tourist offices and National Park information centres. Before committing yourself to a circuit, ensure that it is suitable for your activity level and ability. Remember that the weather changes quickly in the mountains. Please close all gates and barriers behind you. Stay on the marked path.

Getting there

Start: Station du Mont-Lozère, Cubières (48).

Sources

Track: Parc national des Cévennes, Licence Ouverte 1.0, Licence Ouverte 1.0 (Etalab) (destination.cevennes-parcnational.fr/trek/74840-Mont-Lozere-en-trois-mots-(Variante-courte)---Trail-n14v). Time estimated by GPX Path with the Mac app rule, breaks not included.
Surface and path types: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL, extract of 28 October 2026, matched to the track every 10 m (openstreetmap.org/copyright)
Official elevation gain: 295 m, Parc national des Cévennes

Mont Lozère in a nutshell, (variant) Trail #14V