Old Collet walk

Key facts

Distance: 2.0 km
Ascent: +39 m
Descent: −23 m
Estimated time: 30 min; hiking
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 68%
Dirt & gravel 24%
Unknown 8%
Path types: Trail 8%
Track 24%
Road 68%

Description

The walk takes you to the centre of the old village using the former Royal road, which was once the only track from Chamborigaud to Saint German-de-Calberte. This is a walk through the historical heart of Le Collet-de-Dèze with its old Cevenol houses, to the temple (Protestant church) built in 1646 and the top of the Puech de la Sabaterie hill. The village of Le Collet-de-Dèze is located on a strategic communication route linking the Cévennes with the coast. It has been shaped throughout its existence by floods, so-called Cevenol episodes, and also bears witness to the history and memory of the Camisard War. This walk has eleven numbered information panels.

Difficulty

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

Getting there

Start: En face de l'office de tourisme, Le Collet-de-Dèze (48).

Sources

Track: Parc national des Cévennes, Licence Ouverte 1.0, Licence Ouverte 1.0 (Etalab) (destination.cevennes-parcnational.fr/trek/38003-Sentier-du-vieux-Collet). 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: 39 m, Parc national des Cévennes