Trailence

Hiking - Canal de la Viale

Notice the many surprising irrigation canals built by hand to carry water to the former faïsses (cultivated terraces).<br/> Along the route, signposts will guide you. The place names and/or directions to follow are indicated in "<em><strong>bold italics and quotation marks</strong></em>" in the description below: <br/><br/> From « <em><strong>Le Mont</strong></em> », head towards « <em><strong>Le Couderc</strong></em> ». <br/> At « <em><strong>Le Couderc</strong></em> », turn left towards « <em><strong>La Viale</strong></em> ». <br/> At « <em><strong>La Viale</strong></em> », return to « <em><strong>Le Mont</strong></em> » via « <em><strong>L’Estrechet</strong></em> ». <br/><br/> Walk extracted from the map-guide <strong>Mont Lozère – Land of Sources, From La Margeride to Lake Villefort in the Cévennes</strong>, produced by the Mont Lozère outdoor activity center.<br/> Steep slope and route along the mountainside. <br/> Caution during hunting season. <br/> Adapt your equipment to the day’s weather conditions. Remember that the weather can change quickly in the mountains. Be sure to bring enough water, sturdy shoes, and a hat.
Location
Prévenchères
Type
Loop
Distance
7.65 km
Duration
≈ 2h35
Ascent
396 m
Descent
394 m