



Climb to the summit of Mauripe and discover the Cévennes foothills where limestone and granite meet! A breathtaking 360° panorama awaits, encompassing Mont Aigoual and the "Little Switzerland" of the Cévennes. A truly stunning reward! Enjoy your hike!
This hike takes you to the first foothills of the Cévennes, where the limestone of the piedmont meets the granite slopes of the Mont Liron massif. In the heart of these southern Cévennes, the historic farmhouses and hamlets of Soudorgues, a land of religious resistance, dot the landscape. The summit of Mauripe, less than 20 km from Mont Aigoual, offers hikers a breathtaking 360° panorama.
Start: Soudorgues - Visitor parking
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
Distance: 9.1 km
Difficulty: Rocky descent on the Mercou stream
Mountain biking access: Not suitable
Elevation gain: 457 m
Trail markings: Yellow
Animals must be kept on a leash.
Bring good hiking shoes and water.
The route description is available for download.
Find the route on the Cévennes National Park website: Mauripe Trail
Town location
In the country
Mountain location
Office de Tourisme Mont Aigoual Causses Cévennes - 04/12/2025
Report a problem
All year round daily.
Phone : 04 67 82 64 67
Email : standredevalborgne@sudcevennes.com
Website : https://destination.cevennes-parcnational.fr/trek/98863-Mauripe
Non-groomed itinerary
Rock
Stone
Ground
Yes