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The Truc de Grèzes is a striking hill in the Lozère department, near Mende. It rises 1,042 m above sea level and offers impressive views of the Lot Valley, the Aubrac, and the Causses mountains. At its summit lie the ruins of a medieval castle, once strategically important. A short, well-maintained path leads up from the village of Grèzes; the climb takes about 30 minutes. At the top, visitors are greeted by a sweeping panorama, particularly impressive at sunrise or sunset.

Small village, few opportunities

Grézes, on the flanks of the Truc de Grèzes, has been occupied by humans since the Neolithic period. A Gallic oppidum was built on the summit of Truc, then later a castrum replaced it on the site of the current village and evolved in the Middle Ages with the expansion of the castle.

Although it is not the highest of the peaks (1,008m), the Truc de Grèzes, with its rather steep hillock shape, is quite identifiable. Its summit also offers magnificent panoramas.

The Col de Goudard is 4.7 km long with a total drop of 355 m. The average gradient is 7.5% with maximum gradients of 15%.

The village of Barjac is surrounded by small volcanoes called Les Sucs. There is another Barjac located in the neighboring department of Gard. France has many villages with similar names. It is sometimes easy to get the wrong destination due to these similarities.

Very nice arch pass giving access to the hiking trail