Trailence

Hiking - From Bosc to the Merlason Valley

Livestock, market gardens, meadows, and chestnut groves stretch from the valley floor up to the heights of the village.
Along the route, directional posts guide you. The names of places and/or directions to follow are indicated in bold italics and in quotes in the description below:

Start from " BEZ-ET-ESPARON " follow "Le Merlanson" then "Lasalle" before reaching "Le col d’Esparon". From there, a round trip is possible to visit "ESPARON", its chapel, and its viewpoint. From "Le col d’Esparon" head to " NOTRE-DAME DE BEZ "; a round trip to the Virgin is possible to enjoy the panorama.
Return to the post "Notre-Dame de Bez" and descend to " BEZ-ET-ESPARON ".

Walk taken from the cartoguide Les vallées cévenoles - en pays viganais, produced by the community of communes Pays viganais-Cévennes within the framework of the Espaces naturels gardois collection and the Gard Pleine Nature label.
Adapt your equipment to the day’s weather conditions. Bring sufficient water, sturdy shoes, and a hat. Close fences and gates properly if you encounter any along the way.
Location
Bez-et-Esparon
Type
Loop
Distance
9.03 km
Duration
≈ 2h50
Ascent
439 m
Descent
443 m