The old church – La Couvertoirade loop from Larzac

The old church – La Couvertoirade loop from Larzac

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The old church – La Couvertoirade loop from Larzac

02:08

33.5km

290m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 15, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 24.2 km for 174 m

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6.95 km

Gravel track on the old railroad line

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The Trans-Cévennes railway project never saw the light of day in its entirety. So much so that today the project has been converted into a greenway allowing cyclists to connect …

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14.3 km

Typical trail of the causses

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A pleasant and easy path characteristic of the paths found on the causses. Here, the view is clear except for this small, steep-sided and charming stretch that passes between the …

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23.7 km

watering pond

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Lavognes are natural depressions but sealed by humans for centuries to collect rainwater to water livestock.

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24.3 km

The old church

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The big, simple, old church

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24.4 km

La Couvertoirade Fortified Village

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The old fortified town of La Couvertoirade was an agricultural bastion for the Templars who were well established in Larzac in the 12th century. Cultivation of cereals, breeding of sheep …

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24.6 km

La Couvertoirade

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Entering La Couvertoirade, I discovered an incredibly well-preserved medieval village. The ramparts, narrow streets, and serene atmosphere make it a place where you naturally take the time to stroll.

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