

This mostly downhill route (370 m) from Mont Aigoual to the village of L'Espérou offers you a variety of surroundings – alternately on tracks and paths – within the vast Aigoual forest.
Mountain-bike route #3. From the Mont Aigoual car parks, head towards L'Espérou for the whole length of the route, via the crossroads La Source, Le Pontet, La Baraquette, La Sapinière, Balcons de l’Aigoual-car park, Prat Peyrot-Station, Le Fangas, Col de La Serreyrède, Le Trévezel, Serre de Favatel, Col de l'Espérou, Montlau, and finally L'Espérou - La Halle.
Summit of Mont Aigoual
Summit of Mont Aigoual
Head towards Mont Aigoual on the D 896 from L'Espérou. At the Col de La Serreyrède pass, take the D 269 then the D 18, Prat Peyrot; then the D 118 to Mont Aigoual
Car park at summit of Mont Aigoual
D40 or D42 to Le Vigan, then CCC8 to L’Espérou
Before setting off on a trail, check that it is suitable for your activity and level of ability. Mountain-bikers must wear helmets; protective gear is recommended. Respect other trail users and stay in control of your speed and trajectory. Be careful in winter: strong winds can cause snowdrifts. Keep an eye on the forecast: violent storms and sudden floods can be dangerous. For your safety, do not venture into hunting areas – hunts in progress are indicated by signs (“Chasse en cours” or “Battue en cours”). Respect property, livestock and other users of the area. Biking off-road is prohibited.
The national park is an unrestricted natural area but subjected to regulations which must be known by all visitors.