The Cham de l'Hermet plateau

Key facts

Distance: 7.9 km
Ascent: +314 m
Descent: −243 m
Estimated time: 2 hr 15; hiking
Difficulty: Easy; official rating
Route: Loop; back to the start

Profile and gradient

under 10%
10 to 20%
over 20%

Description

This walk passes through very diverse landscapes and lets you explore the complex interactions between mankind and nature. The Cham de l'Hermet, on the north slope of the Bougès, showcases the diverse landscapes of the Tarn valley, including the L'Hermet plateau where the handsome granite hamlet of the same name is situated. The downhill section towards Le-Pont-de-Montvert offers magnificent panoramic views onto the entire Mont Lozère mountain range with its highest point, Pic de Finiels (1,699 m). Start at the Tour de l'horloge (clocktower), cross the bridge over the Tarn and turn right.

Difficulty

Official rating: easy, by Parc national des Cévennes.

Getting there

Start: Tour de l'horloge, Pont de Montvert - Sud Mont Lozère (48).

Sources

Track: Parc national des Cévennes, Licence Ouverte 1.0, Licence Ouverte 1.0 (Etalab) (destination.cevennes-parcnational.fr/trek/38229-La-cham-de-l-Hermet). Time estimated by GPX Path with the Mac app rule, breaks not included.
Official elevation gain: 314 m, Parc national des Cévennes