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Having been abandoned for over a century, the chestnut grove at L'Espinas is today being restored. The association Épi de Main raises awareness of modern chestnut farming and of the preservation of chestnut orchards in the Cévennes. This short walk of 11 stages shines a light on the past and examines the future of this emblematic local tree.

The revival of the Cévennes chestnut orchard on traditional terraces.

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Relais de l'Espinas (48)
  • Distance 0.84 km
  • Elevation gain 50 m
  • Elevation lost 50 m
  • Min. elevation 853 m
  • Max. elevation. 898 m
  • Duration (depending on pace) 1h30
  • Marking No
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The path enters the chestnut orchard below the Relais de L'Espinas before crossing the traditional terraces and overlapping with the path dedicated to dry-stoning.

Parking : Car park for the Relais de L'Espinas (100m on foot).
Area : Cévennes et Mont Lozère
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