The Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert trail

Foot

  • Medium
  • Margeride
  • Vallee du Lot
  • Gorges du Tarn
  • Gorges de la Jonte
  • Causse de Sauveterre
  • Causse Mejean

Route details

Distance : 73.5 km

Duration of the route : 4 day(s)

Elevation gain : 2457 mètres

Negative elevation : 2674 mètres

Altitude max 1330 m

Altitude min 224 m

White and red GR

Cultural, Historical, Natural

Description

From Antiquity onwards, this trail was used as a drovers’ road and trade route to link the Aubrac uplands to the garrigues (arid shrubland) of the Languedoc. It leads past a stunning variety of architecture and landscapes. Hikers or pilgrims coming from the plateaux to the gorges, from the Aigoual massif to the Cirque de Navacelles, will complete their long journey in the picturesque village which gave the trail its name!

  • Cultural
  • Historical
  • Natural
Source structure :

Comité départemental de la randonnée pédestre 48
Comité départemental de la randonnée pédestre Gard

Leading publisher :

Cévennes National Park

Practical information

NB: For various reasons, the waymarked path may differ from that shown in the topographic guidebook: please follow the waymarks on the trail.
Make sure your equipment is appropriate for several days of hiking as well as 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 after yourself.

More info

Elevation2674 D- / 2457 D+Distance1.0 km

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