Saint-Flour valley

Key facts

Distance: 4.9 km
Ascent: +271 m
Descent: −208 m
Estimated time: 1 hr 30; hiking
Difficulty: Moderate; official rating
Route: Loop; back to the start

Profile and gradient

under 10%
10 to 20%
over 20%

Surface and path types

Surface: Paved 41%
Dirt & gravel 53%
Unknown 6%
Path types: Trail 28%
Track 25%
Road 41%
Off-network 6%

Description

This is a contact zone between schist and limestone, with a picturesque viewpoint onto the Vallée Française and the characteristic limestone walls and schist roofs of its buildings. Start from the square in front of the community hall (Salle des fêtes). 1) Take the lane, then turn left to join the path that goes up to the Col de Tartabissac pass. 2) 50 m before you get to the pass, take a path on the right that goes down to the Maison de la Roquette. Turn left onto the D 62. 300 m further, leave the road to take a path on the right that goes downhill to La Coste. 3) At La Coste, turn right onto the road for 300 m and go uphill on a zigzagging path to the church of Saint-Flour du Pompidou. 4) Join the road that goes uphill to the village of Le Pompidou.

Difficulty

Official rating: moderate, by Parc national des Cévennes.

Before you go

Make sure your equipment is appropriate for the day’s weather conditions. Remember that the weather changes quickly in the mountains. Take enough water, wear sturdy shoes and put on a hat. Please close all gates and barriers behind you.

Getting there

Start: Le Pompidou (place de la salle des fêtes), Le Pompidou (48).

Sources

Track: Parc national des Cévennes, Licence Ouverte 1.0, Licence Ouverte 1.0 (Etalab) (destination.cevennes-parcnational.fr/trek/43199-Vallon-de-Saint-Flour). 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: 271 m, Parc national des Cévennes