Hiking formula, 5 days with a donkey in the Cévennes/Mont Lozère
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5 day hike on Mont Lozère (for family)
Accomodation possible in guesthouses and B&Bs
The itinerary may be subject to modification in relation to accommodation availability.
Castagnols ---- Le Merlet (15 km):
Height difference: descent 100m - ascent 350m. Countryside: forests of chestnut, beech, birch, heath land with broom, stream, village of Saint-Maurice-de Ventalon. Watershed line at Croix de Berthel, beech and oak forests, the granite hamlets of Mont Lozère.
-Le Merlet: B&B and guesthouse. Table d'hôte.
Le Merlet ---- Le Pont-de-Montvert (15 km):
Trough the Bougès forest (state forest with various kinds of tress, preserved wildlife). Bathing spot in the Tarn river. Magnificient gorges.
- Le Pont-de-Montvert: hotels, communal guesthouse. Shops, market on Wednesday mornings, cashpoint.
Le Pont-de-Montvert ---- Le Mas de La Barque (15 km):
Explore the natural beauty of Mont Lozère, a plateau with sweeping landscapes, dotted with granite stone hamlets. Excellent bathing spot at Pont du Tarn.
- Le Mas de la Barque: Rooms and meals at the inn "l'auberge du Commandeur".
Le Mas de La Barque ---- Mas Nouveau (10 km) :
On the eastern foothills of Mont Lozère, accomodation in Mas Nouveau.
Mangificient views on the Cèze Valley.
- Mas Nouveau: B&Bs and guesthouse. Table d'hôte. Sauna, jacuzzi.
Mas Nouveau ---- Castagnols (10 km) :
Cross the Montclar pass opposite the wild Cévennes hills, drop down along the donkey trails formerly used for transporting ore from the silver mine at Vialas. Take a refreshing dip in the Luech before making your way back.
-Castagnols: guesthouse, B&B and table d’hôte. Campsite.
5 day hike in the Cévennes (for family) |
The itinerary may be subject to modification in relation to accommodation availability. Castagnols ---- Le Rey (11 km): Le Rey ---- Le Lauzas Le Lauzas ---- Le Temple (10 km): Le Temple ---- Le Merlet (15 km): Le Merlet ---- Castagnols (15 km): |
All inclusive price (from 2 adults):
-Adult: 482 € in guesthouse / 552 € in B&B
-Child under 10: 427 € in guesthouse / 495 € in B&B
-Free for children under 2
Included:
5 nights full pension, donkey hire (1 donkey for 3 people) with full equipment, preparation before departure, topographical guide, accomodation and food for the donkey, reservations, accomodation prepaid.
Programme:
Arrival in Castagnols on the day before the walk. At 5 pm: instructions on walking with a donkey and about the route chosen. Meal and overnight at Castagnols.
Departure in the morning, afternoon arrival at the target guesthouse.
Return to Castagnols around 5 pm the last day.
For overnight in Gentiâne guesthouse at return, see "Prices".