The charming Cevennes village of Thines is a fairly well-kept secret! It’s perched several hundred metres above sea-level and is well worth a visit for its rich heritage, unbeatable views and pleasant way of life.
P – The car park is below the village of Thines.
Parking Térondel - Follow Thines 0,9 km (). After taking the road upwards, go right on the shady path that leads to Thines, and cross through the hamlet.
Follow La Blacherette 2,9 km (). Continue to the hamlet of La Blacherette.
La Blacherette - Follow Croix Blanche 2,5 km. Above La Blacherette, continue along the path that climbs left () to reach the plateau.
Croix Blanche - Follow Lou Bouscas 0,5 km (). About 10m before the television antenna, curve left on the old mule track.
Lou Bouscas - Follow Combe Noire 1,1 km.
Combe Noire - Follow Thines 1,3 km (). Go back to the car park using the same path you came on.
Térondel Car park, Thines
Let us limit travel by car, think of public transport and carpooling. All public transport on transports-region-auvergne-rhone-alpes
From Joyeuse (25 km) direction Lablachère (D104) then La Bastide Puylaurent (D4) then Thines small road on your left.From Les Vans (21 km) direction Villefort (D901) then Gravières (D113). Take the D513 to Thines.
You’ll follow the pilgrimage route and the route by which the building materials for the church were transported. This tour will take you through the village of Thines from an unusual angle, and on the way back you almost dive down into it!
Car park, Thines
Car park, Thines