Trailence

Hiking - Causse de Montbel Modération

Located between Montagne du Goulet to the south and Margeride to the north, the small Montbel causse (23 km²) forms a granite plateau of great beauty.<br/> Livestock farming has shaped a landscape of meadows and heathland, offering wide-open views of the horizon.<br/> Along the route, signposts guide you, along with yellow painted trail markers. 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/> Starting from « <em><strong>BELVEZET</strong></em> », head towards « <em><strong>Le Giraldou</strong></em> », « <em><strong>Les Bastides</strong></em> », « <em><strong>La Plaine</strong></em> », « <em><strong>Bertouire</strong></em> ». At « <em><strong>Bertouire</strong></em> », turn right towards « <em><strong>LES CHAZEAUX</strong></em> ». At « <em><strong>LES CHAZEAUX</strong></em> », return to « <em><strong>BELVEZET</strong></em> » via « <em><strong>Les Pauses</strong></em> ». <br/><br/> Walk extracted from the map-guide <strong>Mont Lozère – Land of Sources, from Montagne du Goulet to the Bramont Gorges</strong>, produced by the Mont Lozère nature center.<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. Always close fences and gates properly.
Location
Mont Lozère et Goulet
Type
Loop
Distance
14.10 km
Duration
≈ 3h40
Ascent
220 m
Descent
219 m