Trailence

Hiking - From One Gardon to Another

Beautiful hike around Pic d'Arbousse offering stunning panoramas over the French valley, Mont Lozère, and the Gardon de Saint-Jean valley.<p>Along the route, directional posts guide you. The names of places and/or directions to follow are indicated in <em><strong>bold italics</strong></em> and in quotes in the description below:</p> <p>Start from "<em><strong>Saint-Jean-du-Gard - Tourist Office</strong></em>", head towards "<em><strong>Pic d'Arbousse</strong></em>" via "<em><strong>St Jean - Museum</strong></em>", "<em><strong>Arbousse</strong></em>" and "<em><strong>Les Théronds</strong></em>". Then head towards "<em><strong>La Teule</strong></em>". From there, do a round trip to "<em><strong>Pic d'Arbousse</strong></em>" (descend to the viewpoint, below the peak). From "<em><strong>La Teule</strong></em>", return to "<em><strong>Saint Jean du Gard</strong></em>" via "<em><strong>Arbousse</strong></em>" and "<em><strong>St Jean - Museum</strong></em>".</p> <p>Walk taken from the cartoguide<strong> Cévennes and Gardon Valleys, around Anduze and Saint-Jean-du-Gard</strong>, produced by Alès Agglomeration within the framework of the Espaces Naturels Gardois collection and the Gard Pleine Nature label.</p>Adapt your equipment to the day’s weather conditions. Remember that mountain weather changes quickly. Bring sufficient water, sturdy shoes, and a hat. Close fences and gates properly!
Location
Saint-Jean-du-Gard
Type
Small loop
Distance
8.69 km
Duration
≈ 3h05
Ascent
515 m
Descent
516 m