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The 4000 Steps

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    Location: Valleraugue, Le Vigan, Occitania, France

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    June 21, 2020

    Hiking

    The 4000 steps path, so called because it is bordered by banks (stone terraces) giving the illusion of steps. Formerly a postman's path, it is now that of hikers.
    In the central area of the Cévennes National Park and crossing the arboretum of the Hort de Dieu, the 9.5 km long path with a drop of 1200 m leaves from Valleraugue (357 m) to reach the observatory of Aigoual (1567 m).
    Massive granite and schist, between Atlantic and Mediterranean, despite its modest altitude, abundant precipitation, wind, fog make it a real mountain.
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    July 2, 2021

    Hiking

    Over 4000 stony steps to the summit: consistently steep but easy to walk
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    This section marks the actual core of the route: the ascent from Valleraugue to Mont Aigoual, the second highest point in the Cevennes, on which there is a weather station …
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    1. The 4000 steps - loop towards Mont Aigoual from Valleraugue - Cévennes National Park

    24.5km

    09:18

    1,240m

    1,240m

    Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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    Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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    Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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    Distance 8.23 km

    Uphill 1,260 m

    Downhill 110 m

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