Land-art trail Les Balcons de l'Aigoual

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