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Portes Castle – Portes Castle loop from Génolhac

Bike touring routes & trails

Portes Castle – Portes Castle loop from Génolhac

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Portes Castle – Portes Castle loop from Génolhac

03:22

45.9km

1,050m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 10, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Parc national des Cévennes (aire d'adhésion)

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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4.22 km

Col de l'Ance

Mountain Pass

2

14.4 km

Camping Le Moulin du Luech in the Cévennes

Highlight • Rest Area

Nice little campsite, clean restrooms, picnic area, good pitches.
Cash only, no Wi-Fi, no cell phone reception.

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24.9 km

Portes Castle

Highlight • Castle

Impressive Chateau de Portes is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The old town of Portes was razed and rebuilt a little further down the road, the original village was where the carpark now is.

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24.9 km

Portes Castle

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This castle, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 2011, is impressive! It is nicknamed the "vessel of the Cévennes" because its construction sometimes resembles the prow of a ship.

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25.1 km

Col de Portes (557 m)

Highlight • Mountain Pass

6

25.6 km

Col de Portes

Highlight • Mountain Pass

7

35.0 km

View of the church in Chambon

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beautiful church in the village.

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45.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

44.4 km

1.47 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

45.2 km

410 m

206 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (570 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

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Saturday 23 May

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