GR®44

From Les Vans (Ardeche) to Champerboux (Lozere)

A true link between the Ardèche and Lozère regions, the GR44 long-distance hiking trail crosses the Cévennes mountains from east to west, offering a wild immersion between Les Vans and Florac. Hikers traverse contrasting landscapes, alternating between steep-sided valleys, ancient chestnut forests, and vast limestone or schist plateaus. The flora is remarkable: heaths of purple heather, golden broom, and wild orchids line the trail. As for wildlife, the skies are home to griffon vultures and short-toed eagles, while wild boar and roe deer inhabit the undergrowth. The built heritage, characterized by dry-stone farmhouses and terraced fields, bears witness to a historical struggle to tame a challenging landscape. This path is also steeped in history, having served as a refuge for the Camisards during the Wars of Religion.

GR®44 From Les Vans (Ardeche) to Champerboux (Lozere)

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GR44 Hiking from Les Vans (Ardeche) to Champerboux (Lozere) 1

GR44 Hiking from Les Vans (Ardeche) to Champerboux (Lozere) 2

GR44 Hiking from Les Vans (Ardeche) to Champerboux (Lozere) 3

Distance: 93km, Elevation maximum: 1453m, Elevation minimum: 191m, Elevation gain uphill: 3303m
IGN Maps: Florac (2639E). Ste-Enimie Gorges du Tarn (2639O). La Bastide-Puylaurent (2738E). Le Bleymard (2738O). Mont Lozere Florac PN des Cevennes (2739OT). Besseges Les Vans Vallee du Chassezac (2839OT).

GR44 Hiking from Les Vans (Ardeche) to Champerboux (Lozere) 10 Nearby paths:
The Cevenol (Lozere, Ardeche, Gard)
Around Chassezac (Lozere)
Around Upper Ceze Valley (Gard-Ardeche)
Around Causse Sauveterre (Lozere-Aveyron)
GR®4 From the Atlantic to the Mediterranean
GR®7 From Vosges to Pyrenees
GR®43 From Faisses Pass to Ste Eulalie (Lozere)
GR®44B From Vans (Ardeche) to Mialet (Gard)
GR®60 From Signal de Mailhebiau (Lozere-Aveyron) to St Mathieu-de-Treviers (Herault)
GR®68 Around Mont Lozere
GR®70 Stevenson trail
GR®72 From Les Chambons (Ardeche) to Barre-des-Cevennes (Lozere)
GR®700 Regordane way
GR®736 Tarn Valley and Gorges (Lozere, Aveyron, Tarn)

It is advisable to follow the beacons all along your hike and to bring you the FFRandonnee topo-guide. You will also find information on MonGR.fr.

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Former holiday hotel with a garden along the Allier, L'Etoile Guest House is located in La Bastide-Puylaurent between Lozere, Ardeche, and the Cevennes in the mountains of Southern France. At the crossroads of GR®7, GR®70 Stevenson Path, GR®72, GR®700 Regordane Way, GR®470 Allier River springs and gorges, GRP® Cevenol, Ardechoise Mountains, Margeride. Numerous loop trails for hiking and one-day biking excursions. Ideal for a relaxing and hiking getaway.