Col de Salidès
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Explore some emblematic landscapes of the National Park; old beech forests and large open spaces, still maintained by transhumant livestock. At the Col de Salidès pass, you can admire magnificent panoramic views onto the Can de L'Hospitalet plateau, the Cévennes and Mont Aigoual.



Partez à la découverte des paysages emblématiques de ce coin du Parc national, composés de vieilles forêts de hêtre et de grands espaces ouverts, encore entretenus par des troupeaux transhumants. Au col de Salidès, admirez un magnifique panorama sur la can de L'Hospitalet, les Cévennes et l'Aigoual.

The characteristics of the route.
Tunnel du Marquairès (D 907 Rousses) (48)
  • Distance 10.38 km
  • Elevation gain 330 m
  • Elevation lost 330 m
  • Min. elevation 839 m
  • Max. elevation. 1144 m
  • Duration (depending on pace) 3h30
  • Suivre le balisage Yes
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Take the road towards Rousses for 90 m, then go downhill on the left on a path that leads to the foresters’ house of Le Marquairès.
1) From the foresters’ house, take the track on the left that goes uphill in the Tarnon valley to reach the D 19 road at Gaseiral bridge.
2) Turn left onto the D 19 and climb to the Col de Salidès pass.
3) At the pass, follow the track (drovers’ road) on the left for about 2.8 km. Caution; livestock and patous (guard dogs)!
4) At the crossroads, take the track on the left to reach the road and starting-point.



Parking : D 907, tunnel du Marquairès
Area : Cévennes et Mont Lozère
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