A walk that explores megalithism, one of the most mysterious phenomena of the late Neolithic.
5,000 years ago, groups of humans settled the Cham des Bondons plateau and marked the landscape by erecting megaliths (imposing stone monuments). With almost 200 standing stones identified so far, this site has one of the most important concentration of menhirs in France. The five-kilometre trail showcases some of the monuments and has panoramic views over the Causses plateaux.
- Distance 5.47 km
- Elevation gain 200 m
- Elevation lost 200 m
- Min. elevation 995 m
- Max. elevation. 1179 m
- Duration (depending on pace) 2h
- Marking No
The path goes downhill on a wide draille (drovers' road) that has a superb viewpoint over the Causses plateaux, before gradually reaching the Chabusse plateau and the hamlet of Les Combettes. After a quick there-and-back within the hamlet itself (exhibition in a former oven building), you gently go uphill again in Les Cades valley, a Natura 2000 site, on a wide track that winds between pastures and pine forests.
Parking : So-called “Menhirs” car park
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)...
the digital trails
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Infos & contacts
Conseil départemental de la Lozère
sportsnature@lozere.fr
+33(0)4 66 49 66 32
Crédits photos
Lozère Outdoor - Parcours - A walk in Menhir Country
Lozère Outdoor - Parcours - A walk in Menhir Country
Lozère Outdoor - Parcours - A walk in Menhir Country
