Camping Les Vernedes: explore Nant, Aveyron surroundings

Through the small bucolic paths of the “Garden of Aveyron”, this mountain bike loop, accessible to everyone, takes you peacefully to the Durzon spring, punctuated by the murmuring of clear water.From the parking, pass the old market and go to the square « Place St-Jacques ». Take the path called “Chemin des Vernèdes hautes”, a beautiful little path between the gardens, which follows an irrigation canal on 600m before finding on a small road (D178) towards the spring “Source du Durzon”Turn left and continue on the road for 5km before reaching the spring. Let’s take a break and admire this special and peaceful place.Go back on the right bank of the Durzon: cross the small concrete bridge and turn left on a path along the stream with a luxuriant vegetation, moss covers trees and the light has difficulty to land on the ground.At the end of the path, at the cross, take left and pass on the bridge, then turn right on the road to go back to Nant by the same way.

Following banks and single paths, the Durzon valley reveals you all its charm, between the bank of the creek and the ascent towards the Saint-Alban. A green mountain biking as much as possible.From the parking, pass the old market and go to the square "Place St-Jacques". Take the path called “Chemin des Vernèdes hautes”, a beautiful little path between the gardens, which follows an irrigation canal on 600m before finding on a small road (D178) towards the spring “Source du Durzon”Turn left and continue on the road for 5km before reaching the spring. Let’s take a break and admire this special and peaceful place.Go back on the right bank of the Durzon: cross the small concrete bridge and turn left on a path along the stream with a luxuriant vegetation, moss covers trees and the light has difficulty to land on the ground.At the end of the path, at the cross, take right towards the hamlet “Mas du Pré” on the hillside. A slightly steep track at the beginning will allow you to reach a pass.Turn left to follow the St-Alban hill halfway up. From the pass, continue on the track on 1km then on a small single to go down on the other side of St-Alban. You will arrive near the Romanesque church St-Martin du Vican (12th century).Turn left on 200m then right the road towards the village.

On the borders of the Grands Causses, on the edge of the Cévennes, walk the “Garden of Aveyron”: a symphony of majestic landscapes punctuated by a heritage with a remarkable character.From the  Place du Claux, follow the D999 towards Saint-Jean du Bruel. After the war memorial, take the street on the left towards Ambouls. Cross the bridge of La Prade and continue on the road for 50 meters.Turn left on the trail which goes up along the horse club lands. At 1 km, at the crossroad take on the left towards Roc Nantais-Trèves.At the exit of the woods, opposite a large field, and far away the ruins of the farm of Anguiral, take on the right the path towards Œil-de-Bœuf (excavation in a rock).Oblique right, cross a field (be attentive to the marks) and take the stony path which goes down steep slope and reaches the stream of Valettes. Follow it and pass near old calamine ovens. Continue keeping right in the valley and arrive to Saint-Gleys. Cross the hamlet and continue on the road to the left towards Saint-Jean-du-Bruel. At the entrance of the village turn right and cross the old bridge.Go left to discover the center of the village, then return to the bridge. Take the road D999 towards Nant for 500m, then turn left towards Fougayrolles. Cross the hamlet and continue left towards a path which goes up to a cross. Follow right the road which leads to the ruins of Algues Castle. Possibility to go and back to the panorama.Continue on a wide dirt road which goes down to the valley and arrives to the fortified Castelnau farm. Take the D999 on left for 1,2km.Take right the road which crosses the Dourbie river on a submersible bridge. 50m after the bridge, turn left on the road and continue north.Cross the La Prade bridge and return to Nant.

On the borders of the Grands Causses, on the edge of the Cévennes, walk the “Garden of Aveyron”: a symphony of majestic landscapes punctuated by a heritage with a remarkable character. From the  Place du Claux, follow the D999 towards Saint-Jean du Bruel. After the war memorial, take the street on the left towards Ambouls. Cross the bridge of La Prade and continue on the road for 50 meters. Turn left on the trail which goes up along the horse club lands. At 1 km, at the crossroad take on the left towards Roc Nantais-Trèves. At the exit of the woods, opposite a large field, and far away the ruins of the farm of Anguiral, take on the right the path towards Œil-de-Bœuf (excavation in a rock). Oblique right, cross a field (be attentive to the marks) and take the stony path which goes down steep slope and reaches the stream of Valettes. Follow it and pass near old calamine ovens. Continue keeping right in the valley and arrive to Saint-Gleys. Cross the hamlet and continue on the road to the left towards Saint-Jean-du-Bruel. At the entrance of the village turn right and cross the old bridge. Go left to discover the center of the village, then return to the bridge. Take the road D999 towards Nant for 500m, then turn left towards Fougayrolles. Cross the hamlet and continue left towards a path which goes up to a cross. Follow right the road which leads to the ruins of Algues Castle. Possibility to go and back to the panorama. Continue on a wide dirt road which goes down to the valley and arrives to the fortified Castelnau farm. Take the D999 on left for 1,2km. Take right the road which crosses the Dourbie river on a submersible bridge. 50m after the bridge, turn left on the road and continue north. Cross the La Prade bridge and return to Nant.

The foothills of the Larzac as a backdrop, a landscape of meadows and undergrowth, a paceful walk along a laughing stream that irrigates the country of Nant, called "the garden of Aveyron".From the car park, take the road on the left towards Mas du Pré and cross the pretty bridge (you can see the hamlet on the left).At the iron cross, turn right on a wide dirt track which successively runs along meadows and fields. Then it shrinks to enter the wood. The Durzon River is nearby.At the intersection, leave the small tuff bridge on the right (private property of the descendants of Victor Hugo) and turn off towards left. 200m further, at the junction, take the right path along the river and continue for 800m to reach the spring.From the source, cross the Durzon on the concrete footbridge and take, at the bottom of the meadow, the path that goes up on the right towards Mas de Pommiers. Then follow the asphalt road to the starting point.From the point 4: you can return to the starting point by the same route as on the way out.

Around Cantobre, a village perched on a promontory of Causse Bégon, a walk in the gorges of Trévezel, whose steep slopes are home to an exceptional biodiversity.From the parking, take the D145 for 380m to reach the village of Cantobre.At the exit of the village, turn left (leave the road) and enter the path that goes into the woods. First narrow and steep, the path becomes more comfortable. Continue for 450 m.At the treatment plant, the path leads to an intersection. Take the path opposite.Continue straight on the path (don’t cross the fording). The path continues with a track to the mill (follow yellows signs).From the mill, take the small road along a stream for 900 m and then goes up towards Cantobre.Turn left and go up the path for 150 m , then turn left again to reach the village of Cantobre.

Sentier de découverte Ce sentier est principalement tourné vers l'élevage ovin pour la production du lait de brebis servant à la fabrication du Roquefort.La boucle nous fait découvrir tous les paysages alentours, St Jean du Bruel, le Causse Noir, on distingue les massifs du Lingas et de l'Aigoual au loin.Le peu de dénivelé et la largeur du chemin le rendent tout à fait praticable pour le VTT familial. Départ : à la croix se trouvant à l'entrée du village de Causse Bégon Durée :  2h Kilométrage : 5,9km Difficultés : aucune Accès VTT : facile Dénivelé : 41m Balisage : balise jaune Animaux tenus en laisse La fiche est téléchargeable ou disponible sur le carto guide Massif de l'Aigoual en vente dans les bureaux de l'Office de Tourisme Mont Aigoual Causses Cévennes

Sentier de découverte C'est de l'extrémité sud-ouest du Causse Noir qu'il s'agit pour cette petite boucle typiquement caussenarde, avec le village de Revens dans le lointain, le Causse Bégon, celui du Larzac, la vallée du Trévezel marquant la limite sud du causse et le massif du Lingas au loin.A la fin de la boucle, vous aurez peut-être la chance d'observer les bisons d'Amérique élevés dans une ferme-auberge proche. C'est aussi un très bon petit parcours de VTT en famille. Départ : le long du parc à bisons, au départ d'une piste vers la gauche Durée :  3h Kilométrage : 6,9km Difficultés : aucune Accès VTT : facile Dénivelé : 46m Balisage : jaune Animaux tenus en laisse La fiche est téléchargeable ou le sentier est disponible sur le carto-guide Massif de L'Aigoual dans les bureaux de l'Office de Tourisme Mont Aigoual Causses Cévennes

Sentier de découverte Revens est un petit village très pittoresque, caractéristique du Causse Noir, situé au sud-ouest de celui-ci. C'est la commune la plus excentrée vers l'ouest du département du Gard. Comme les autres communes du Causse, elle possède plusieurs hameaux disséminés au gré des exploitations agricoles. L'architecture y utilise le matériau constituant l'essentiel des causses : le calcaire. Départ : près de la mairie de Revens Durée : 6h Kilométrage : 14km Difficultés : sa longueur Accès VTT : difficile Balisage : jaune Animaux tenus en laisse, troupeaux de brebis et chiens de protection  Troupeau de brebis sur le secteur, vous risquez de croiser des chiens de protection : les bons comportements à adopter La fiche est téléchargeable ou disponible sur le carto-guide Massif de L'Aigoual en vente dans nos bureaux de l'Office de Tourisme Mont Aigoual Causses Cévennes

A landscape of steppes and moors as far as the eye can see forms the case of this accessible to everyone ride on the southern Larzac. In the middle, a jewel : the templar village of La Couvertoirade. From the car park, go on the track towards south-east to cross the Cazejourdes plain and arrive to the road D55. Cross the road and take the path that is almost in front to ride on a track for about 1km before meeting the road that goes to the “Domaine de Gaillac” (equestrian center, museum of Southern Aveyron Traditions and restaurant).Cross it and continue on a succession of tracks and singles to the road that leads to the famous fortified village of La Couvertoirade (follow it on the left to visit the Templar and Hospitaller site).Turn right to get to the D55 and go straight on the road D185 towards “La Pezade" for 700m then take a track on the right for about 2,5km.Before arriving to La Salvetat, turn right on the track to Belvezet (typical hamlet of the Larzac Causse). Go through the hamlet then follow the road and take right to join the D7.Take it to the right to reach the starting point.

Bramabiau is one of those grandiose and bizarre works of nature. A veritable cradle of French speleology, the tour is 1 km long and very accessible. Guided tour of around 1 hour along the Bonheur underground river. This is the place where cave enthusiasts are least likely to experience déjà vu. Temperature 10°C. Guided tour of around 1 hour along the underground river of happiness, after a 30-minute descent to the abyss. The guided tour provides an insight into the circulation of water in karst reliefs. 120 km from Uzés, the Bonheur underground river is located in the Aigoual massif. New installations reveal dinosaur footprints.

Market at the Halle de l'Espérou, 8am to 12:30pm. Producers, craftsmen, tasting stalls, fast food... Market at the Halle de l'Espérou, 8am to 12:30pm. Producers, craftsmen, tastings at the stands, fast food... Come and enjoy the products of our local producers and craftsmen. Tasting at the stands, fast food ...

From mid-July to the end of August, depart from the Alti Aigoual resort and explore the trails of the Aigoual massif on horseback, discovering marvellous landscapes. Ride through the Aigoual massif to the famous Mont-Aigoual or Lac des Pises... 1h30, half-day or full-day rides. A la carte tours available for groups of 5 or more. Opening Wednesday July 17, for riders comfortable with all 3 gaits for the first few days. Beginner rides from Saturday July 20, 2024. Reservations and information by phone: 06 81 62 50 35

Family-friendly mid-mountain ski resort on the slopes of the Aigoual massif. At the Col de Prat-Peyrot, multi-activities all year round: hiking, horse-drawn carriage rides, electric-assisted mountain biking, horse-riding, accrofilet. Winter season - altitude 1440 m: 13-hectare ski area. Exposures: northwest and south. All information on opening times, resort opening hours and webcams can be found daily on the resort's website: www.stationaltiaigoual.com Ski pass sales on site. - Downhill skiing 10 runs: 4 green (Sources 1 and 2, Ermitage 2 and 3), 3 blue (Ermitage 1, Cougourles, Tindelles), 3 red (Tindelles and Cougourles). 1 Family Parc: 3 modules on the Ermitage 3 track. the natural Cougourles, a red-rated run left in its natural state for committed skiers! (Beginners not permitted). - Nordic skiing: 50 km of marked and groomed trails. More than 50 kilometers of cross-country ski trails are marked at the resort. Some trails are even approved by the French Ski Federation to host national competitions! Some 20 kilometers are regularly groomed to ensure that everyone can enjoy the trails. - Snowshoeing, pedestrians, dogs, multi-activities: Not permitted on cross-country ski trails. 3 new loops from the heart of the resort are marked out for family fun in the snow, snowshoeing or other snow activities: the green "Sapinière" trail, the blue "Point sublime" trail and the red "Observatoire" trail. The latter is reserved exclusively for snowshoeing. Departure and arrival behind the buildings. - Tobogganing: 2 toboggan runs: 1 at the resort, 1 at L'Espérou. Le Chalet" self-service restaurant with menu and daily specials. Ample parking. Please note: no equipment rental at the resort; rental is available at L'Espérou, the last village before arriving at the resort. For information on road conditions, visit www.inforoute30.fr or www.inforoute48.fr

The snack bar at the heart of the resort! The snack bar "Le Chalet" is the perfect place to warm up or recharge your batteries after a day on the slopes, with a tasty dish, a hot drink or a crêpe! After spending some time enjoying the snow, the snack bar "Le Chalet", in the heart of the resort, welcomes you to warm up and enjoy a tasty dish, a hot drink or a crêpe or waffle! For all the latest information, visit the resort's website: www.stationaltiaigoual.com/ Our selection: "Home-made" dishes: pizza, croque monsieur, Lozère pie, chestnut tiramisu, blueberry tart, or let yourself be tempted by the Aigoual tartiflette with porcini mushrooms, Lozère pie or our Cévennes sweet onion soup! Salle hors sac open for snacks: €3 per person.

Immerse yourself in art and nature at Aigoual! This circuit reveals regularly renewed installations inspired by nature and the landscapes of Mont-Aigoual. A total of 12 works installed on an 8km loop. Les Balcons de l'Aigoual" land-art trail Here, artists portray the human/nature relationship and confront the climatic phenomena of the Aigoual. The works are therefore constantly evolving. Art inserted into nature returns to an essential source of artistic creation: observation and inspiration by nature. This itinerary allows visitors to cross different atmospheres and places, suggesting a sensitive and intimate approach to nature. Edition 2024: three new works on the trail: "Folies" by Elodie Cabos, "Rideau de pluie" by Yoann Crépin and "Regards" by Matthew Burton. Departure: Prat-Peyrot parking lot, Alti Aigoual station Duration: 2h30 Length: 8km Difficulty: easy Mountain bike access: possible Disabled access: possible on the ascent from Prat-Peyrot to Mont-Aigoual. The descent is on the GR6, access to which is limited to walkers. Elevation gain: 217m. Markings: a black circle and arrow on a yellow background. Access forbidden on the discovery path when snow-covered. Pets must be kept on a leash. The Aigoual summit walk extends to the Hort de Dieu arboretum, with the work of "France-Lan Lê Vu": "Avec mes yeux" ("With my eyes"). to Trèves, Lanuéjols and Saumane, communes which also feature emblematic Cévennes landscapes. These works are all accessible by footpaths or beautiful cycling routes. "Les Balcons de l'Aigoual à Trèves": two works are on offer in the pretty village of Trèves, on the banks of the Trèvezel river: "Ondulations" by Céline Pialot and "Mirage, entre chien et loup" by Sandrine Le Maguer; "Onde" by Jeanne Bourrat in Lanuéjols and "Refuges" by Steven Onghena in Saumane. The free brochure is available from our tourist offices or can be downloaded from the Destination Parc national des Cévennes website: Les Balcons de l'Aigoual La Filature du Mazel, an artistic and cultural factory, is behind this land-art trail: www.filaturedumazel.org

The best canyoning sites in the Cévennes and Languedoc regions are here. Whether you're a beginner or an expert, here you'll find aquatic adventure, natural slides, waterfalls and jumps in basins. Immerse yourself in the canyons of Gard and Hérault, Lozère and Aveyron Canyoning? You progress on foot in a river, equipped with a neoprene wetsuit, harness and helmet, under the expert guidance of your state-certified instructor. In small groups of ten or so, you'll walk, swim, jump, slide down natural toboggans, abseil down waterfalls or zip-line down the river. These are the ingredients of our canyons in the Cévennes. In the Aigoual massif and in the hinterland of Montpellier, just a stone's throw from La Comédie, there are several places where you can practice canyoning. They vary according to season and level. Canyoning with Cigale Aventure means thrills for young and old alike (from age 7/8 upwards), with courses adapted to different ages. You can go canyoning in Hérault, Gard, Aveyron or Lozère, for a half-day or a full day, as a family, solo or with friends. Come and experience your aquatic adventure in unspoilt environments and natural beauty spots. Reservations required. With Cigale Aventure you can enjoy other adventures: bike rental, bike tours, via ferrata, climbing, caving, canoeing. Check out our website for all our activities.

From discovery to guiding on major routes, Cigale Aventure's instructors know the best climbing spots in the Languedoc region like the back of their hands. There's no doubt that you'll have a great time climbing and surpassing your limits. Discover the vertical environment or improve your skills with our climbing activities, designed for beginners and experts alike: Sport climbing : Experiment and progress technically during our "moulinette" sessions: you climb one-length routes in pairs, alternately belaying each other, with the advice of your instructor. During the session, you have the opportunity to try out different routes, adapted to your level. This is the classic session, perfect for an initiation, a discovery, to discover the cliff when you're new to the gym, or to progress technically. Adventure Course Our cliff adventure courses are real abseiling treks. They are not very technical, with simple climbs and big abseils. You don't need to be an experienced climber to try them out, but you do need to have no fear of heights. It's sure to be a thrill! Long routes If you've already been climbing with a lead rope, gradually become autonomous on multi-pitch routes, experimenting in a safe and friendly environment. Learn the right moves, climb management and safety techniques. In just a few belays, you'll gain height, guided by your expert instructor. With Cigale Aventure, you can enjoy other adventures: bike rental, cycling holidays, canyoning, caving, via-ferrata, canoeing. Visit our website to find out about all our activities.

Mountain biking excursions, guided tours, mountain biking courses, the instructors at the Sud Cévennes mountain biking school will take you on a tour of the most beautiful mountain biking trails in the Cévennes, between Mont Aigoual, the Cévennes valleys, the Navacelles cirque and the Languedoc plain. From the cirque de Navacelles to the Cévennes National Park, from the Piedmont to the summit of Mont Aigoual, there are countless mountain bike trails to enjoy, whether you're an occasional rider or an expert. Immerse yourself in nature on a family mountain bike tour during the day, or watch the sun set at nightfall from one of the Cévennes' most beautiful vantage points. Suitable for children aged 10 and over. Push your limits on a sportive mountain bike tour in the Hérault or the Gard. You'll benefit from your instructor's technical advice to help you overcome obstacles or improve your cycling posture. If you're looking for mountain bike guiding near Montpellier, you've come to the right place. With Cigale Aventure you can experience other adventures: bike rental, cycling holidays, canyoning, climbing, via ferrata, caving, canoeing. Visit our website to find out about all our activities.

The city of Nant obtained in 1369 the right to have fairs and markets, right granted by the Duke of Anjou. In the 15th century, the privileges of the city are confirmed: weekly markets are held there, 4 annual fairs are conceded, one of which lasted 3 days on November, 2, 3 and 4.The covered market was rebuilt in 1706 an 1707, the first stone was laid on March, 13, 1706.It is a squat, rectangular construction (30 m long and 8 m wide) with 12 pillars supporting the vault, interconnected by a semicircular arch.On a pillar, a plaque commemorates the events of August 14 and 15, 1944 when two Nant’s civilians and seven maquisards from “Maquis des Corsaires” were shot.Listed in the inventory of Historic Monuments since April 13, 1944.

The village of Ambouls, municipality of Nant, built on the right bank of the Dourbie River, would date from the installation of the Romans in the area of Nant.The hillock of Ambouls peak (641 m high) was fortified in the Iron Age from 700 or 600 BC., a clear sign of an older occupation.On the peak or “gallo-Roman oppidum”, pieces of pottery were discovered 40 years ago and are preserved at the Museum of Montrozier.On the east side we can still see todays the entrance of the “grotte des fées” (cave of the fairies), where Ernest André discovered in 1913 human bones dating from around 4500 BC.Ambouls is one of those agricultural hamlets, emptied by the rural exodus, but which recovers now a new soul, thanks to the city dwellers who come back and restore the houses.Some houses are typical with the external stone staircase, the porch and under the stable which opens on a wide arched porch.You can also discover an original fireplace above an old bread oven and a stone cross from 1710.

The village of Ambouls, municipality of Nant, built on the right bank of the Dourbie River, would date from the installation of the Romans in the area of Nant.The hillock of Ambouls peak (641 m high) was fortified in the Iron Age from 700 or 600 BC., a clear sign of an older occupation.On the peak or “gallo-Roman oppidum”, pieces of pottery were discovered 40 years ago and are preserved at the Museum of Montrozier.On the east side we can still see todays the entrance of the “grotte des fées” (cave of the fairies), where Ernest André discovered in 1913 human bones dating from around 4500 BC.Ambouls is one of those agricultural hamlets, emptied by the rural exodus, but which recovers now a new soul, thanks to the city dwellers who come back and restore the houses.Some houses are typical with the external stone staircase, the porch and under the stable which opens on a wide arched porch.You can also discover an original fireplace above an old bread oven and a stone cross from 1710.

From the village of Cantobre, you can admire on one side the panorama on the Gorges of Dourbie and Trevezel and on the other side on the Dourbie Valley.

Located at the foot of the Larzac Causse, in the south-west of Nant, the Durzon Spring is a karstic resurgence whose supplying basin extends over 100km² between L'Hospitalet du Larzac, Le Caylar, Cazejourdes and Egalières. The Karstic system doesn't retains water on surface and constitutes big undergroung water reserves. The flow of the source varies between 0,8m3/s and 35m3/s and has an average temperature of 11,13°C. The Durzon river runs for 6km and flows into the Dourbie river at the place "La Mouline".

Located at the foot of the hamlet, on the Dourbie River, you can see the mill of Cantobre. In the past, it was a mill for grinding wheat, nowadays it is a micro power station. It is fed by a canal, which brings the water of the Dourbie retained upstream by a dam. A fishway has been set against the dam, allowing them to go up the river even if there is no more water flowing on the river in summer.

The church Saint-Etienne de Cantobre, attached in 1135 to the abbey of Nant, became parish at the end of the 12th century. Only the apse with three sides, lit by three windows, and the span of the choir are Romanesque. The nave and side chapels were rebuilt in the 16th century. The bell tower houses a bronze bell from 1630, it is on the list of objects classified M.H. November 5, 1943.

Since 2012, a project to reintroduce bearded vultures has been launched in the Grands Causses with the aim of strengthening the French population of bearded vultures. Two sites were selected to let the birds go, one in Meyrueis, in the Jonte gorges and the other in the municipality of Nant, on the Trévezel Gorges.The bearded vulture is one of the 4 species present in France and one of the largest raptors in Europe.It is a scavenger and feeds on bone remains taken from ungulate carcasses (sheep, goats, chamois ...).

The ovens of Valettes were inaugurated in 1905, the concession having been obtained the same year by the Metal Mining Company of Aveyron. Its perimeter extends between Saint-Jean du Bruel and Causse-Bégon and the works concern "La Gardiole", the Valettes (above the ovens), "Les Baldy" and "L'Yfer" above the brook called Saint-Gleys between Barjac and the confluence of Valettes. The main ore is constituted by calamine containing 35 to 40% zinc. The five furnaces are intended for enrichment by the so-called reduction method. As the research progresses, the results soon turn out to be disappointing, because if from 1901 to 1904, 800 tons of calamine are extracted, 390 tons in 1905, 435 tons in 1906, it is treated only 160 tons in 1909. Work must stop in 1914 and will never be resumed. After their abandonment, the five ovens will serve as a quarry. The three openings of the ovens are each coated with two rows of refractory bricks. These bricks will be used by a local artisan to make small metal ovens for baking bread, to keep cozy warmth under the feet and beds of the inhabitants of St-Jean, and finally to build the heating fireplace of the church. . Source: written by Claude Bouteiller, revue Causses et Cévennes du Club Cévenol n°4-Août Septembre Octobre 2004

The ovens of Valettes were inaugurated in 1905, the concession having been obtained the same year by the Metal Mining Company of Aveyron. Its perimeter extends between Saint-Jean du Bruel and Causse-Bégon and the works concern "La Gardiole", the Valettes (above the ovens), "Les Baldy" and "L'Yfer" above the brook called Saint-Gleys between Barjac and the confluence of Valettes. The main ore is constituted by calamine containing 35 to 40% zinc. The five furnaces are intended for enrichment by the so-called reduction method.As the research progresses, the results soon turn out to be disappointing, because if from 1901 to 1904, 800 tons of calamine are extracted, 390 tons in 1905, 435 tons in 1906, it is treated only 160 tons in 1909. Work must stop in 1914 and will never be resumed.After their abandonment, the five ovens will serve as a quarry. The three openings of the ovens are each coated with two rows of refractory bricks. These bricks will be used by a local artisan to make small metal ovens for baking bread, to keep cozy warmth under the feet and beds of the inhabitants of St-Jean, and finally to build the heating fireplace of the church. .Source: written by Claude Bouteiller, revue Causses et Cévennes du Club Cévenol n°4-Août Septembre Octobre 2004

Refined cuisine prepared by professional chefs in a restaurant decorated with humorous frescoes. You'll be welcomed in a family atmosphere. Our restaurant specialties include truffade au bleu des causses, local produce, Aveyronnaise cuisine and local specialties, all accompanied by garden vegetables. Hotel, Restaurant, Bar Tabac. Terrace with 30 seats. Out of season, closed on Sunday evenings and Mondays. Annual closure from early November to early April.

Ideally located on the village square in Lanuéjols, the café/restaurant "La Bonne Adresse" welcomes you all year round in a modern, outward-looking setting. Enjoy a breathtaking view of village life from our large terrace in summer, and the warmth of our large bay windows in winter. Menu: Come and enjoy our menu or à la carte dishes, or have a drink. Groups welcome. Menu Menus Starter + main course + dessert + coffee - €16.90 Starter + main course + coffee - €14.00 Main course + dessert + coffee - €14.00 Dish of the day + coffee - €12.00 Children's menu - €10.00 Charcuterie and cheese boards Wine list Air-conditioned dining room Groups of up to 60 people welcome BROADCASTING OF MATCHES AND SPORTING EVENTS. FREE HIGH-SPEED INTERNET CONNECTION. Throughout the year, we offer musical evenings, belote competitions, broadcasts of major sporting events, and the chance to relax over a game of cards or a board game.

Le Dahu bar-restaurant is located in L'Espérou, close to Mont Aigoual and the Alti Aigoual ski resort. Here you'll discover regional cuisine in a warm, mountain setting. Bar-restaurant Le Dahu offers cuisine based on local produce. Wine bar and beer bar with a wide choice of beers. tel: 06 72 10 70 23

At lunchtime, you can sample our specialities or simply enjoy a refreshing drink: fast food, set meals and daily specials. Groups possible on reservation. For a full meal or just a snack, Sylvie and Fabien welcome you to the center of the village of l'Espérou, under the watchful eye of Nounours, the wood-carved bear who has become the village mascot. On the terrace or in the dining room, depending on what's available, come and sample our specialities: entrecôte with aligot, salad with warm goat's cheese and homemade bread... The fries are homemade too! We serve from 12 noon to 2pm for lunch, and from 11am to 5:30pm for drinks and snacks (don't hesitate to come and try our homemade chocolate or chestnut cream crêpes - some say they're worth the detour). Groups welcome on reservation. Takeaway and/or desserts available on reservation. (Evening or on-site reservations or by phone on (0)4 67 82 60 05 or by sms on (0)6 71 93 93 30. Reservations by phone on (0)4 67 82 60 05 or +33 (0)6 71 93 93 30.

Ideally located in the village of Espérou, take a break in our snack bar before enjoying the great outdoors on the Aigoual massif, in the Cévennes National Park. Open all year round, every day, from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm. Traditional cuisine, homemade dishes and desserts, full menus.

La maison des Cévennes is a former forester's house that has been converted into an inn. Located in Puéchagut in the commune of Bréau-et-Salagosse, south of the Col de la Broue, on the slopes of the Esperou and Lingas mountains. Our team will welcome you every day for lunch and dinner from April 25 to October 15 to introduce you to our traditional cuisine. Summer | April 25 to October 15 | open 7/7 for lunch and dinner Winter | from November 05 to April 05 | open Fri, Sat and Sun for lunch and dinner. Reservations required the rest of the week (6 people minimum).

The snack bar at the heart of the resort! The snack bar "Le Chalet" is the perfect place to warm up or recharge your batteries after a day on the slopes, with a tasty dish, a hot drink or a crêpe! After spending some time enjoying the snow, the snack bar "Le Chalet", in the heart of the resort, welcomes you to warm up and enjoy a tasty dish, a hot drink or a crêpe or waffle! For all the latest information, visit the resort's website: www.stationaltiaigoual.com/ Our selection: "Home-made" dishes: pizza, croque monsieur, Lozère pie, chestnut tiramisu, blueberry tart, or let yourself be tempted by the Aigoual tartiflette with porcini mushrooms, Lozère pie or our Cévennes sweet onion soup! Salle hors sac open for snacks: €3 per person.

Come and taste traditional, authentic, warm and friendly cuisine, evolving with the seasons, based on local produce. The chef chooses a fragrant, colorful, draped path, enveloped in the little things that transform everything. Come and taste traditional, authentic, warm and friendly cuisine, evolving with the seasons, based on local produce. The creation of a meal is an act of love, an alliance of flavors and beauty in which nature lends us its chords. The chef chooses a fragrant, colorful, draped path, enveloped in the little things that transform everything.

You can refresh yourself by contemplating the splendid panorama of the "blue" mountains of the Cévennes. At lunchtime, you can enjoy a meal while hiking, mountain-biking, horse-riding or visiting the Climatographe du Mont Aigoual... At the restaurant, facing the Cévennes valleys at an altitude of 1567 meters, you'll enjoy delicious local dishes. On a clear day, you can admire a breathtaking 360° panorama (the Alps, Mont Blanc, Mont Ventoux, the Salins du Midi, the Causse, the Pic St Loup, etc.). With family or friends, an unforgettable moment of conviviality is guaranteed. Reservations for the restaurant are strongly recommended (online booking possible): stationaltiaigoual.com or by e-mail: destination@stationaltiaigoual.com For the rest of the day, you can quench your thirst in our bar, or enjoy a snack in our snack bar! Vacation vouchers and luncheon vouchers are accepted. Pets are allowed on a leash in the restaurant (water bowls outside). Picnics in the dining room or on the terrace are permitted, subject to consumption at the bar. Evening meal available on a 1/2-board basis with gîte reservation. The restaurant and gîte can be fully privatized in the evening for groups and companies. Parking available. Reservations online www.stationaltiaigoual.com or by telephone 04 34 43 17 28

At La Voûte Cévenole, you'll be greeted with a smile all day long for coffee, breakfast and our lunch and dinner menus. A pretty vaulted room, a balcony overlooking the Hérault and a room at the back, there's something for everyone! From 8:00 am, to get the day off to a good start, come and discover our "breakfast" formulas or simply enjoy a coffee. Every day, a new menu awaits you for lunch and dinner (eat-in or take-away). Closed Thursdays and Fridays for lunch. Open from 8 a.m. to end of lunch service - closed in the afternoon Open from 6pm to end of dinner service. Traditional cuisine with fresh local produce. Burgers and hot dogs every Wednesday! See you soon! Alexandre and Stéphane.

Hello and welcome to Cozy Nature! In a little corner of paradise nestled in the Vis valley, I welcome you all year round in cozy tiny houses and cozy chalets to discover the magnificent Cévennes. Hello and welcome to Cozy Nature! In a little corner of paradise nestled in the Vis valley, I welcome you all year round to cozy tiny houses and cozy chalets to discover the magnificent Cévennes. On foot or by bike you will explore the grandiose landscapes of the Causses, the Cévennes National Park, the Cirque de Navacelles at l'Aigoual. On site you can rent electric bikes and relax in an outdoor spa with sauna and jacuzzi. Take the time to discover the pages, the photos, and do not hesitate to share yours on the networks with the hashtag #cosynature I take up the words of Jacques Brel and: "I wish you endless dreams and the furious desire to achieve some of them. I wish you to love what must be loved and to forget what that must be forgotten. I wish you passions, I wish you silences. I wish you birdsong when you wake up and the laughter of children. I wish you to respect the differences of others, because merit and the value of each are often to be discovered. I wish you to resist the stagnation, the indifference and the negative virtues of our time. Finally, I wish you never to give up research, adventure, life, to love, because life is a wonderful adventure and no reasonable person should give it up without fighting a tough battle. Above all, I wish you to be you, proud of it and happy, because happiness is our true destiny." Goodbye Muriel

Opening 29/04/2020 > 27/09/2020 Just 900 metres from the centre of Millau, bordered by two rivers, the Tarn and the Dourbie, Huttopia Millau campsite welcomes you on a beautiful 4 ha site for a natural stay in the capital of open air sports.

Opening 24/04/2020 > 04/10/2020 Holidays in the heart of the Tarn Gorges with views over the river! Huttopia Gorges du Tarn campsite with its swimming pool is ideally located for swimming, open-air sports, and exploring the Cevennes.

Located in the Borgne Valley, in the commune of Les Plantiers, our Fontfouillouse gîte welcomes you to an unspoilt valley at the foot of a 12th-century Romanesque church. In the midst of the Cévennes chestnut grove, we have created our group gîte. Our accommodation comprises a large living room/kitchen with direct access to the outside, and sleeping areas for up to 15 people. Ideally located, we open our house for a stopover on a hike or a longer stay, a weekend with family or friends. We look forward to welcoming you. Our table d'hôtes is available on reservation, as are products from the chestnut grove. Guided walks available. In summer, there's a supervised lake in the village and river swimming nearby.

Gîte d'étape in the heart of the Cévennes National Park, south of Mont Aigoual, between Cévennes peaks and valleys, an immense wilderness awaits you. On foot, by bike, by motorcycle...for a stopover or a holiday, you're welcome at mas Corbières. This typical Cévennes mid-mountain hamlet is perched at 600 meters altitude, at the end of the Notre Dame de la Rouvière valley, in the Cévennes National Park, classified in 2018 as an international starry sky reserve. It offers a 180° south-facing view, terraced meadows inviting you to relax, a river for swimming, and a wide variety of hiking trails. Antoine and Gabrielle have been welcoming you here for 30 years. Both mountain guides, they can advise you on your hiking projects, family reunions, artist residencies and training courses. You can enjoy the nearby river, or rent a pack donkey for a day or more, and take a guided hike. Mas Corbières is a calm, enchanting place in the heart of nature, ideal for a change of scenery, a recharge of batteries and a creative outlet.

Comfortable rooms in a 17th-century mas and its 1 h park with swimming pool, sauna area and shared summer kitchen, located at the entrance to a lively village in the Cévennes National Park with Mediterranean climate, shops and restaurants. Béatrice and Pierre welcome you all year round to their 5 charming guest rooms at Mas de La Grande Baraque. High-comfort bedding, a swimming pool, a sauna area, a large summer kitchen to share (depending on the season) and breakfasts based on homemade products make this a privileged place to relax. Mas de La Grande Baraque is a 17th century coaching inn set in 1 hectare of parkland at the entrance to Lasalle, a lively village in the Cévennes National Park with a Mediterranean climate and all shops and restaurants within walking distance. Lasalle occupies a central position close to the major sites of Occitanie, including the Pont du Gard, the Navacelles cirque, the Aigoual, the Nîmes arenas, the Camargue and the sea. Anduze, its bamboo grove and the Cévennes steam train are less than 15 minutes away. Hiking on site Wifi, Table d'hôtes on request. Possibility to privatize the site and use the restored 140m2 coach house.

Le Petit Baigneur offers you a return to your roots in a calm, family and simple environment, on the banks of the river Gardon. Enjoy moments of relaxation on the large and shaded pitches. The campsite allows you to benefit from all the necessary comfort to spend a pleasant stay, simple, friendly and warm. With its traditional tractor ride in summer for the children, the family atmosphere and the good mood of the place make it a tasty and memorable moment! The swimming will delight young and old with its direct access to the river which is quite hot in summer! Le Petit Baigneur welcomes you in tent, caravan and camper, but with your own equipment. There are no mobile homes or chalets available for rent. Equipment: bowling alley, games for children, table tennis, collective barbecue table tennis, collective barbecue, private parking, electric hook-up, services for services for motor homes... Comfort elements: internet access, view and direct access to the river river, refrigerated lockers or small fridges for rent.

On the Stevenson trail, this gîte d'étape offers hikers a relaxing and friendly break. Farmhouse environment. Living room, Wi-Fi access, 6 bedrooms, 3 shower rooms, 4 washbasins, 3 wc, terrace, parking, electric heating, wood-burning stove, nearby bus. Sleeping accommodation: 15 single beds. Linen rental (€2/person), towels rental (€2/person). Stopover gîte for hikers, not self-catering. In 2009, Evelyne and Michel converted an old mill dating from the 16th century into a gîte d'étape. This comfortable, functional and friendly gîte is remarkably well suited to the needs of hikers in the new millennium. The preservation of the old buildings has created a warm and welcoming atmosphere, while respecting the architectural authenticity and rich history of the area. Lime rendering and the use of chestnut wood blend perfectly with the original stone. The garden offers a variety of relaxation areas for a well-deserved rest. Situated on the edge of the GR70 and very close to the GR61, 'Le Pré de Modestine' is the ideal place to enjoy the end of Stevenson's route, or to organize hikes to discover the Cévennes. The gîte is located 1 km upstream from Saint Jean du Gard.

Located in the heart of Saint Jean du Gard in a former silk mill, our family hotel offers 16 comfortable and stylish rooms to enjoy a country break in a preserved green setting. In this old spinning mill, witness of the great silk era, the hotel Les Bellugues offers a privileged setting located in the center of Saint-Jean-du-Gard, "the pearl of the Cevennes". This single-storey establishment, a pleasant place to stay and rest, will make you feel at home. In a delightful exotic setting of bamboos evoking the nearby Bamboo Grove, you will be able to recharge your batteries and enjoy the heated swimming pool from April to October. To be totally relaxed, a massage on demand will complete your experience! Close to Anduze and at the foot of the Cevennes, in the footsteps of Robert Louis Stevenson, you can discover the paths and trails of the Cevennes.

Bivouac nature is a camp of eco-lodges tents to spend a pleasant stay in the heart of nature. It is also possible to rent a Bivouac pitch to pitch your own tent without electricity. Ecological and resolutely turned towards a committed and green tourism, the site of Bivouac Nature is without wifi nor car to take advantage fully and serenely of the place in family. Some tents are fully equipped (bathroom, solar panel lighting) and all our models have bedrooms with real beds and a kitchenette (fridge, 2 burner stove, dishes and utensils). It is also possible to rent a Bivouac pitch to put up your own tent (without electrical connection). We will accompany you throughout your stay and advise you. On the site, you will enjoy original activities: hiking and walks, treasure hunts, nature recreation for families in summer, and we will show you the most beautiful swimming spots in the region (river at 1.5 km). RICE* partner of the Cevennes National Park since 2020 (* International Dark Sky Reserve).