Key facts

Distance: 56.8 km
Ascent: +1,824 m
Descent: −1,204 m
Estimated time: 4 hr 05; road cycling
Difficulty: Difficult; official rating
Route: Loop; back to the start

Profile and gradient

under 10%
10 to 20%
over 20%

Description

Visit the western slope of Mont Aigoual on authentic small roads. The mountain relief appears in shades of blue. Often Mont Ventoux can be seen in the distance, sometimes even the Alps. From Valleraugue, head towards Les Plantiers on the D10 to the Col du Pas pass. - At Col du Pas, take the D193 towards Les Plantiers via Faveyrolles, Monteils. Continue on the D20 to the bridge at Bourgnolle. - At the bridge, climb to St-André de Valborgne on the D907. - Before you reach St-André de Valborgne, take the D10 towards Valleraugue via Les Abrits and the Col de l’Espinas pass. - Continue on the D10 to Valleraugue.

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/95054-Les-sources-du-Borgne). Time estimated by GPX Path with the Mac app rule, breaks not included.
Official elevation gain: 1,824 m, Parc national des Cévennes

The sources of the Borgne