Ascent of Mont Aigoual via the Col du Minier

Le Vigan - Col du Minier - L'Espérou - Mont Aigoual - L'Espérou - Valleraugue - Le Vigan

The ascent to the top of the Gard via the Col du Minier (D48) is gentle and steady, and presents no particular difficulties. A short respite after the Col du Minier allows you to get back into the swing of things as far as L'Espérou and begin the climb to the Col de la Serreyrède and the Mont Aigoual observatory, which culminates at 1,567m. From up there, straddling the Gard and Aveyron departments, when the sky is clear you can see 1/4 of France, from the Alps to the Pyrenees (always bring warm clothing when climbing the Aigoual). You can eat here for part of the year.
The return journey, after crossing l'Espérou, begins with a descent through the hairpin bends leading to Valleraugue. You'll then follow the Hérault down to Pont d'Hérault, before taking the D999 to Le Vigan.

Electric bike recharging station in the observatory parking lot (bring your own cable).