GR®71C Around Templars and Hospitallers (Aveyron)

The Causse du Larzac, a vast limestone plateau in southern Aveyron, is inextricably linked to the epic story of the religious military orders. From the 12th century onwards, the Knights Templar settled there to cultivate the land and finance the protection of pilgrims in the Holy Land. They built remarkable fortified towns, such as La Couvertoirade and Sainte-Eulalie-de-Cernon, which served as resource centers (the commanderies). After the fall of the Order of the Temple in 1312, their possessions were transferred to the Knights Hospitaller of St. John of Jerusalem. The latter reinforced the fortifications during the Hundred Years' War, thus preserving this unique architectural heritage. Today, these stone villages still bear witness to the past power of these warrior-monks.

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Distance: 77km, Elevation maximum: 865m, Elevation minimum: 524m, Elevation gain uphill: 1474m
IGN Maps: 2541OT - MILLAU. 2542OT - CAMARES / AVENE. 2641OT - MILLAU / GORGES DE LA DOURBIE / CAUSSE NOIR. 2642OT - LE CAYLAR / LACOUVERTOIRADE.

GR®71C Hiking on Templar and Hospitaller path (Aveyron) 10 Nearby paths:
Around Southern Larzac (Herault-Gard)
GR®62 From Conques (Aveyron) to Roque-Rouge (Gard)
GR®66 Around Mount Aigoual (Cevennes National Park)
GR®71 From L'Esperou (Gard) to Fontfroide Pass (Herault)
GR®71D Around Larzac (Aveyron)

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.