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GR®71
From L'Esperou (Gard) to Lodeve (Herault)
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The GR71, linking L'Espérou to Lodève, is a spectacular hike between the foothills of the Cévennes and the Larzac plateau. The trail winds its way across limestone and schist hills, offering contrasting landscapes, from the dense forests of Mont Aigoual to the steppe-like expanses of the Causse. Historically, this route is marked by pastoralism and the influence of the Knights Templar and Knights Hospitaller, whose built heritage (fortified farms, lavognes, or stone pools) dots the landscape. The local economy relies primarily on sheep farming for milk (destined for Roquefort cheese) and ecotourism. As for nature, the wildlife is abundant, including griffon vultures and mouflon sheep, while the flora boasts wild orchids and cardabelle flowers.
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Distance: 74km, Elevation maximum: 1362m, Elevation minimum: 156m, Elevation gain uphill: 1181m
IGN Maps: 2641ET - MONT AIGOUAL LE VIGAN PARC NATIONAL DES CEVENNES. 2642OT - LE CAYLAR LA COUVERTOIRADE CIRQUE DU BOUT DU MONDE. 2643OT - LODEVE BÉDARIEUX LAC DU SALAGOU.
Nearby paths:
Saint Guilhem Way
Around Viganais (Gard)
Around Southern Larzac (Herault-Gard)
Around Salagou Lake (Herault)
GR®6 From Gironde to Alpes-de-Haute-Provence
GR®7 From Vosges to Pyrenees
GR®60 From Signal de Mailhebiau (Lozere-Aveyron) to St Mathieu-de-Treviers (Herault)
GR®62 From Conques (Aveyron) to Roque-Rouge (Gard)
GR®66 Around Mont Aigoual (Lozere, Gard)
GR®71C Around Templars and Hospitallers (Aveyron)
GR®71D Around Larzac (Aveyron)
GR®653 Arles way - Via Tolosana
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.
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