Hiking - Tumulus of Elzière

Typical villages, beautiful viewpoints over Sénéchas, Aujac, and the foothills of Mont Lozère, and especially the discovery of the largest tumulus in the Cévennes with its 20 m diameter!

Along the route, directional posts guide you, with the names of localities and/or directions to follow indicated in "bold italics and in quotation marks" in the description below:

Start from the village parking « Le Chambon-parking », head towards « Sénéchas ». At the post « Chambon-Eglise », follow the direction « Sénéchas » via « Le Recul», « Le Tribes ». At « Le Tribes », head to « Tumulus of Elzière » via « Le Claud», « Les Boissonnades», « La Mole ». From the post « La Mole », make a round trip to the tumulus. Returning to « La Mole », descend to « Dieusses » then return to « Le Chambon » via « Le Martinet Neuf » and « Pont sur Luech ».

Walk extracted from the cartoguide Mont Lozère – Pays des sources, summit of the Cévennes, implemented by the Mont Lozère Outdoor Activities Center.

Adapt your equipment to the day's weather conditions. Remember that weather changes quickly in the mountains. Bring enough water, good shoes, and a hat. Close gates and fences securely.