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Portes Castle – Portes Castle loop from Bessèges

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Portes Castle – Portes Castle loop from Bessèges

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Portes Castle – Portes Castle loop from Bessèges

02:41

38.6km

700m

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: May 2, 2026

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Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 9 m for 5 m

After 38.7 km for 5 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.98 km

bathing place

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Between Bessèges and Peyremale, here is the perfect place to swim in the Cèze.

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5.30 km

Along the Luech

Highlight (Segment) • Other

small road, partly beautiful views

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8.84 km

Following the Luech

Highlight • Trail

Very pleasant and shaded road with magnificent viewpoints. In the early morning, it's a treat.

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12.7 km

View of the Luech Railway Viaduct

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View over the Luech to the noteworthy railway viaduct.

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23.3 km

Col de Portes

Highlight • Mountain Pass

23.9 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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24.0 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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24.1 km

Col de Portes (557 m)

Highlight • Mountain Pass

38.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

37.6 km

940 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

34.4 km

4.01 km

206 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 20 May

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Portes Castle – Portes Castle loop from Bessèges

bathing place

Along the Luech

Following the Luech

View of the Luech Railway Viaduct

Col de Portes

Portes Castle

Portes Castle

Col de Portes (557 m)

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