Sentier de découverte : "L'Arboretum de l'Hort de Dieu"

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

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

In the center of the village of l'Espérou, the Proxi grocery store welcomes you all year round!Fresh fruit and vegetables, meats, charcuterie, local produce, frozen foods, sweets, bread and pastries. Pastries can be ordered from the store. Food orders can be placed and collected from the store. Winter items on sale too: gloves, hats and socks for skiing. Open Tuesday to Saturday, 7.30am to 12.30pm and 4pm to 6.30pm. Sundays from 7.30am to 12.00pm. Closed Sunday afternoons and Mondays. July and August, all school vacations and snow weekends, open Monday to Sunday all day...

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

Producers from the Massif de l'Aigoual offer their products at the Terres d'Aigoual store at the Col de la Serreyrède.Store with producers from the Massif de l'Aigoual: Foie gras, confits, duck pâté, pork charcuterie, Causses and Cévennes honeys, chestnut syrups, goat, ewe and cow cheeses and yogurts, beef dishes, Cévennes sweet onion and berry jams, chestnut products, cookies, nougats, gingerbread, sourdough breads, ancient wheat flour, dried pasta, wine, apple juice, saffron, dried ceps, free-range eggs, fruit sorbets and ewe's milk ice creams, mohair wool (scarves, socks, balls), Raiole wool, organic plants and seeds, infusions, natural soaps and cosmetics, essential oils. Fresh meat (pork, duck, chicken, lamb, young cattle and beef), fresh fish (trout) and seasonal fruit and vegetables. On-line sales. Closed Mondays in winter.

Come and discover the Mediterranean slopes of Mont Aigoual, home to moufflons and many other wild species. Don't forget your binoculars, you'll have a chance to observe the mouflons.Reintroduced in the middle of the last century, the mouflon is today one of the emblematic species of the Aigoual massif. But the 250 or so individuals that inhabit this part of the National Park are not so easy to observe! At the Observatoire de la Faune Sauvage et du Mouflon, located on the Départementale 986 between the villages of Val d'Aigoual and Espérou, you can scan the steep Mediterranean slopes in search of these animals, as well as the many other wild species that inhabit the forests and rocky crags on this side of the massif. Every Tuesday in summer, the Maison du tourisme et du Parc national des Cévennes offers you the chance to immerse yourself in nature and discover the mouflons, accompanied by a guide. Information 04 67 82 64 67

Sur un terrain boisé dans un environnement naturel, à deux pas du village de l'Espérou, venez séjourner dans notre aire naturelle de camping. Bloc sanitaire. Le camping est ouvert du 7 juin au 14 septembre.Découvrez les nombreux sites de la région : Musée du changement climatique du Mont-Aigoual, Abîme de Bramabiau, Gorges de la Dourbie ainsi que de nombreuses activités de pleine nature : randonnées, VTT, randonnées avec ânes, chevaux, orientation, pêche, baignade... Commerces au centre du village de l'Espérou. Pour la tranquillité des usagers du camping, merci de laisser votre véhicule à l'entrée si vous rentrez après 23h. Animaux en laisse acceptés. Le camping ne prend pas de réservations, installez vous et quelqu'un viendra vers vous dans la journée ou soirée. Le camping ne prend pas la carte bancaire (uniquement espèces, chèques ou chèques vacances - attention pas de distributeurs de billets sur le village).