
South of the village, which consists of no less than 18 hamlets on the borders of the Lozère, Gard and Ardèche departments, the walk climbs and descends between serres (ridges) and valats (valleys).
Signposts will guide you all along this route. In the description below, the signposted place names and/or directions are given in bold italics between quotation marks :
From “CESSENADES”, walk towards :
“Le Four”, then :
“Hameau de Cessenades”. At “Hameau de Cessenades”, turn left to “LE FRONTAL” via :
“Pialouzet”.
At “LE FRONTAL”, turn left to return to “CESSENADES” via :
“Valouse”.
This hike is taken from the guidebook Mont Lozère – Pays des sources, Sommet des Cévennes, published by the Pôle de pleine nature du Mont Lozère.
Car park as you enter the hamlet
Make sure your equipment is appropriate for the day’s weather conditions. Remember that the weather changes quickly in the mountains. Take enough water, wear sturdy shoes and put on a hat.
From Villefort on the D901 and the D155 (24 mins)From Les Vans on the D901 and the D155 (30 mins)From Génolhac on the D906, D901 and D155 (32 mins)
Au sud de ce village qui ne compte pas moins de 18 hameaux, en limite de la Lozère, du Gard et de l’Ardèche, la balade monte et descend entre serres (crêtes) et valats (vallées).
Malons et Elze
Malons et Elze