아울라스‬에서 가장 멋진 ‪5‬개의 산 정상

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A first-class climb, the ascent of Mount Aigoual from Valleraugue is long but steady, covering 26 kilometers but averaging only 4.5%. Take your pace, don't push yourself, and admire the scenery.

Be careful, the ascent is technical and requires some fighting!

Park your bike at the end of the trail, walk 5 mins to the bottom of the rocky peak and climb the boulder, it's worth it! Especially after the rather unattractive ascent through the forest.

After the ascent through the forest, a detour on foot with easy rock climbing to the summit is worthwhile

The rock of Saint-Guiral is well known because it is a place of passage of the Hospitaliers trail. It offers a superb panoramic view of the Cévennes.

Over 4000 stony steps to the summit: consistently steep but easy to walk

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 and viewing platform. There is a view to the Mediterranean in a southerly direction, which I was not allowed to do that day, and in a northerly direction to Mont Lozère. I would take sticks with me next time, because as an experienced trail runner you will speedhike over long distances. You don't have to constantly stare at your GPS, because you can't get lost on the ascent, at least. Theoretically there is a restaurant up here where you can buy something to eat or drink. When I got up here everything was closed and there were hardly any people around. So better take precautions.