Gorges du Chassezac – Langs rotsflank loop from Chassagnes

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Gorges du Chassezac – Langs rotsflank loop from Chassagnes

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Gorges du Chassezac – Langs rotsflank loop from Chassagnes

03:29

11.9km

180m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 24, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Parc national des Cévennes (aire d'adhésion)

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.13 km

The elephant

Highlight • Natural Monument

Some rock formations look like things, animals or people and frankly it takes a lot of imagination. This is not the case with the elephant! A great place to stop and admire it.

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2.13 km

The Bestiary

Highlight • Natural Monument

Not too big of a walk. Beautiful and varied. Lots of beautiful nature around you

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2.27 km

Bois de Païolive

Highlight • Forest

As you venture into the Bois de Païolive, you will discover a hidden world of mysterious caves. Don’t forget to keep your eyes peeled for the varied wildlife that inhabits …

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6.54 km

View over the Chassezac River

Highlight • Other

8.51 km

Viewpoint

8.79 km

Many exciting hikes lead through the Bois de Païolive and along the Chassezac. In addition to sturdy shoes and a camera, it is also worth taking a flashlight with you, as there are always smaller (or larger) caves to explore...

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8.95 km

Gorges du Chassezac

Highlight • Gorge

The Chassezac gorges are classified as a sensitive area and Natura 2000. They therefore constitute a privileged refuge for many animals such as the beaver, the genet, the bat, the Ocellé lizard and the peregrine falcon.

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8.95 km

View of the River from the Cévennes Cliffs

Highlight • Viewpoint

8.95 km

Langs rotsflank

Highlight • Other

9.66 km

Aven

Cave Entrance

11.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.73 km

3.55 km

1.34 km

1.28 km

Surfaces

6.86 km

2.59 km

1.28 km

1.05 km

129 m

Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

Weather

Friday 9 October

23°C

11°C

31 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 12.0 km/h

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Comments

July 3, 2022,Falaise – La Corniche Runde von Casteljau

A very very nice tour. I would say 80% in the shade of the trees. Pleasantly exhausting. We ended up going down to the Ardeche and waited the rest by the river. Nice cool down.

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