Pont du Tarn, Trail #23
Add to my favorites
Route opened
parcours

Magnificent panoramic views over the Cévennes, typical Mont Lozère hamlets and, as a bonus, perfect bathing spots make for a trail to enjoy without moderation.



Magnificent panoramic views over the Cévennes, typical Mont Lozère hamlets and, as a bonus, perfect bathing spots make for a trail to enjoy without moderation.

At the water's edgeSteep climbViewpointHeritage and villages Potected area
The characteristics of the route.
Pont-de-Montvert - Sud-Mont-Lozère (48)
  • Distance 18.3 km
  • Elevation gain 620 m
  • Elevation lost 620 m
  • Min. elevation 898 m
  • Max. elevation. 1370 m
  • Duration (depending on pace) 2h30
  • Suivre le balisage Yes
trail

The trail starts in the village, with a steep climb for a few hundred metres, then continues on a narrow path. Once you reach the hamlet of Villeneuve, most of the climb is done! 
Then you follow a small lane to the hamlet of L’Hôpital, before taking a sandy track that leads you to the Pont du Tarn. The last part of the trail is on the GR® long-distance hiking path, a pleasant route that runs alongside the Tarn. The first section of the descent is a little technical but also magnificent. The last two kilometres are identical to the first two.
 
Follow waymarks for #23.
Signposts will guide you all along this route, as well as yellow painted waymarks. In the description below, the signposted place names and/or directions are given in bold italics between quotation marks:

From "Pont de Montvert", go towards "L'Hôpital" via :



  1.  "Quartier de la Barte",

  2. "La Barte",

  3. "Prat del Lach",

  4. "L'Avès",

  5. "Villeneuve > 2km",

  6. "Pont de Planche",

  7. "Gasbiel",

  8. "L'Hôpital - Commanderie". Then head for "Pont du Tarn" via

  9. "Prat Redoun".

  10. From "Pont du Tarn", return to "Pont de Montvert" via 

  11. "Gap Francès", 

  12. "La plaine du Tarn",

  13. "Bois de la Mouline" (2x), 

  14. "Le Merlet", 

  15. "Lou Mouly",

  16. "L'Avès", then return to "Pont de Monvert" via "Prat del Lach", "La Barte", "Quartier de la Barte".


This trail is taken from the guidebook Mont Lozère - Pays des sources, published by the Pôle de pleine nature du mont Lozère.



Parking : Car park at the Temple (Protestant church)
Read before you go!

En haute saison, stationnement difficile dans le village; privilégiez le parking indiqué en sortie du village.
Avant de vous engager sur un circuit, vérifiez qu'il est adapté à votre activité et à votre niveau. N'oubliez pas que le temps change vite en montagne. Refermez bien les clôtures et les portillons. Restez sur les chemins balisés
.ans le village ; privilégier le parking i

Area : Cévennes et Mont Lozère
Report a problem
Pdf file
THIS ROUTE IN YOUR MOBILE PHONE
Download Lozère Outdoor app

Get all the routes on your smartphone with the Lozère outdoor app.  You'll find all outdoor activities (summer and winter seasons) and a host of functions :  

  • Take advantage of detailed IGN maps  
  • Download data for consultation even when you're not connected to the network 
  • Geolocate yourself at any time on the route and altimeter profile  
  • Activate the off-track alarm to be alerted if you stray from the itinerary  
  • Share your experience (add a report, share your lap time)...
Download on iOS Download on Android
Add your time and share your feelings

OK
Annuler