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GR®62
From Conques (Aveyron) to Roque-Rouge (Gard)
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Conques is famous for its abbey, a masterpiece of Romanesque architecture. This medieval village, which flourished due to its role on the Way of Saint James, is a living testimony to the Christian history and cultural heritage of the region. As hikers traverse the trail, they discover numerous historical remnants, Romanesque churches, castles, and villages that illustrate the rich past of this part of France.
Rangers can observe birds such as the Eurasian eagle-owl, mammals like deer and wild boars, as well as numerous insects and reptiles. The flora is equally diverse, featuring endemic species like the blue gentian. The path through the Parc Naturel Régional des Grands Causses offers vast open spaces and impressive rock formations. This region has preserved many testimonies of human history, including typical villages, Romanesque churches, dolmens, and menhirs. Pastoral traditions are deeply rooted in the daily lives of the inhabitants, and sheep farming, particularly of the Mérinos breed, is prevalent. This has led to the production of high-quality local products, such as Roquefort cheese.
The area is home to many animal species, some of which are protected, like the griffon vulture and the bearded vulture.
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Distance: 222km, Elevation maximum: 1300m, Elevation minimum: 231m, Elevation gain uphill: 6279m
IGN Maps: Aguessac Gorges du Tarn (2540E). St-Beauzely (2540O). Mont Aigoual le Vigan PN des Cevennes
(2641ET). Millau Gorges de la Dourbie Causse Noir (2641OT). St-Hippolyte-du-Fort Anduze St-Jean-du-Gard (2741ET). Marcillac-Vallon Conques (2338E). Laissac (2439E). Rodez (2439O). Salles-Curan Lac de
Pareloup (2440E).
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Nearby paths:
Saint Guilhem Way
Around Levezou Mountains (Aveyron)
Around Levezou Lakes (Aveyron)
Around Viganais (Gard)
Around Southern Larzac (Herault-Gard)
Loop on Lo Camin d'Olt (Aveyron)
GR®71 From L'Esperou (Gard) to Fontfroide Pass (Herault)
GR®71C Around Templars and Hospitallers (Aveyron)
GR®71D Around Larzac (Aveyron)
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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 (St Gilles), 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.
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