Loop in the Grand Pic St-Loup between Londres and Buèges (Hérault)

Hike through Herault department around Grand Pic Saint-Loup between Londres and Bueges from Saint-Jean-de-Bueges via Saint-Andre-de-Bueges, Brissac, Saint-Bauzille-de-Putois, Notre-Dame-de-Londres, Mas-de-Londres, Saint-Martin-de-Londres and Causse-de-la-Selle. Guest House, Bed and Breakfast, Hotel, Camping, Shelter, Inn, Shops.

Loop in the Grand Pic St-Loup between Londres and Buèges (Hérault)

The area around the Grand Pic Saint-Loup, linking the villages of Londres and Buèges, is an emblematic zone of the Hérault hinterland, marking the transition between the plains and the Cévennes mountains. The landscape is dominated by the limestone relief of the iconic peak, which rises amidst a vast expanse of garrigue scrubland and vineyards. The history of this region is closely linked to the Middle Ages, with the presence of castles and legends, the Pic itself bearing the remains of an ancient chapel and a fort. The flora is typically Mediterranean, rich in holm oaks, Aleppo pines, and especially aromatic plants such as thyme and rosemary, which make up the dry maquis. The fauna is adapted to this arid and sunny climate, including wild boar and a rich Mediterranean birdlife, in an environment preserved and prized for its AOC vineyards.

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Distance: 54km, Elevation maximum: 343m, Elevation minimum: 98m, Elevation gain uphill: 1081m
IGN Maps: 2642ET - SAINT-GUILHEM-LE-DESERT. 2742ET - GANGES / PIC SAINT-LOUP / SAINT-MARTIN-DE-LONDRES.

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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.