GR® 670, the Urban V trail
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Nathalie Thomas

This 320-km-long hike in the footsteps of the “Blessed” Pope Urban V enables hikers to discover, from Nasbinals to Avignon, the life and work of Guillaume Grimoard.



This trail showcases sites that are steeped in history, have remarkable natural and cultural heritage, and are charged with spirituality. The itinerary takes hikers from the Aubrac to the Popes’ Palace in Avignon, via the Tarn gorge, the Bougès massif, the northern Cévennes and the Gardon valleys, to discover an exceptional man!

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Mende (48)
  • Distance 147.64 km
  • Elevation gain 4760 m
  • Elevation lost 5360 m
  • Min. elevation 123 m
  • Max. elevation. 1343 m
  • Duration (depending on pace) 192h
  • Suivre le balisage Yes
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 Only the section of this GR® [long-distance hiking path] which crosses the territory of the Cévennes National Park, between Mende and Anduze, is described here. 
You can find the whole itinerary in the topographic guidebook Le Chemin Urbain V (ref. 670), published by the French hikers’ federation (Fédération française de randonnée pédestre) and available for purchase in the Maisons du tourisme et du Parc [joint tourist office and National Park information centre], the online shop at www.cevennes-parcnational.fr, bookshops, sports shops and at https://boutique.ffrandonnee.fr.
The association Les Amis du Bienheureux Pape Urbain V can assist you and give you all the necessary information for a successful hike: www.randonnee-urbain-v.com

Area : Vallée du Lot
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