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LOZÈRE: WILD CÉVENNES GORGES AND LIMESTONE CAUSSES

Gorges cutting through granite, desert-like causses stretching endlessly, rivers carved between cliffs. The Cévennes, fierce and unspoiled.

≈ 9
Days
249
Km
8
Stops
📖 5 min read 🔄 Last updated: 2026-01-17

Explore Lozère between wild gorges and wide open spaces. Discover Mende and its central role in the territory. Follow the valley at Florac. Visit Sainte-Énimie, village set above the gorges. Cross La Malène and its spectacular landscapes. Here, river and stone shape the scenery.

Your day-by-day itinerary

1
Day

Mende

city regional medieval gateway

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4 photos
Day 1
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Discover

1
Cathedral (largest uncracked bell in the world).
2
Castle (headquarters of Cévennes National Park).
3
Source du Pêcher.
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Activities

→
Mont Mimat (panorama).
→
Tarn Gorges.
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Next stop
Distance: 29.7 km
Travel time: 59min
2
Day

Florac

river valley tourism gateway

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6 photos
Day 2
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Discover

1
Village on the banks of the Tarn.
2
Tarn-Jonte confluence.
3
Chaos of Montpellier-le-Vieux.
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Activities

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Canoeing in the gorges.
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Castelbouc Cave.
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Flat-bottomed boat (gorge descent).
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Next stop
Distance: 19.7 km
Travel time: 39min
3
Day

Sainte Enimie

cliff perched hermit stone

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10 photos
Day 3
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Discover

1
Dargilan Cave (pink cavern).
2
Lake Villefort.
3
Nascent Allier.
4
Village on the Way of Saint James.
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Activities

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Straits.
→
Point Sublime.
→
Jonte Gorges.
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Next stop
Distance: 13.5 km
Travel time: 27min
4
Day

La Malene

gorge sanctuary river refuge

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9 photos
Day 4
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Discover

1
Castle.
2
Village on the banks of the Tarn.
3
Tarn-Jonte confluence.
4
Village.
+1 Places visited
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Activities

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Vultures.
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Aven Armand (giant stalagmites).
→
Mont Aigoual.
+4 Optional activities
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Next stop
Distance: 21 km
Travel time: 42min
5
Day

Meyrueis

mountain thermal mineral spring

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5 photos
Day 5
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Discover

1
Old town.
2
Castle.
3
Church.
4
Dargilan Cave (pink cavern).
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Activities

→
Aven Armand (giant stalagmites).
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Hiking.
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Mont Aigoual.
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Next stop
Distance: 63.7 km
Travel time: 1h04
6
Day

Villefort

lake basin mountain village

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6 photos
Day 6
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Discover

1
Old town.
2
Fortified gate.
3
Lake Villefort.
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Activities

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Swimming.
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Sailing.
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Cévennes steam train.
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Next stop
Distance: 42.9 km
Travel time: 1h26
7
Day

Langogne

market town plateau center

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9 photos
Day 7
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Discover

1
Old town.
2
Market hall.
3
Tower.
4
Nascent Allier.
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Activities

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Hiking.
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Fishing.
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Market Thursday.
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Next stop
Distance: 58.8 km
Travel time: 59min
8
Day

Aumont Aubrac

plateau highland village gateway

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7 photos
Day 8
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Discover

1
Village on the Way of Saint James.
2
Church.
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Activities

→
Aubrac plateau.
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Burons.
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Aubrac cows.
+1 Optional activities

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Spring (April-June): Perfect weather, blooming countryside, ideal for all regions, moderate crowds, excellent value, romantic atmosphere.

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