Gravel N°14 - Following the route of the old Larzac railway line
Sur l'ancienne voie ferrée
Sur l'ancienne voie ferrée - Virginie Govignon - OT Larzac et Vallées
L'Hospitalet-du-Larzac

Gravel N°14 - Following the route of the old Larzac railway line

Agropastoralism
Flora
History and heritage
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A fun ride along this route, which follows an old railway line. Forest tracks, stony sections, fast stretches: expect plenty of changes of pace!

All the gravel cycling potential of the Larzac region is encapsulated in this route, which winds its way between country roads and wooded tracks, with the old railway line from Tournemire to Le Vigan forming its backbone. Take care on a few stony sections (and it’s not the ballast!). Along the way, a stop at Les Canalettes is a must – a unique network of underground faults.

Description

  1. Starting from Place des Cygnes, head east to reach the old railway line that linked Tournemire and Le Vigan (Gard)
  2. Leave the railway line on the right and rejoin the D7 on the right, heading towards La Blaquèrerie
  3. Then follow the signs for La Portalerie (14.5 km); the route climbs before descending (watch out for stony sections on the bends) towards Les Canalettes.
  4. Towards the end of the route, you’ll enjoy some lovely, straight stretches of gravel road.

37% roads and 63% tracks
Riding time depending on ability: 40 to 50 mins
Point of interest: Les Canoles and the Canalettes cave: km 17.5 (point of interest)

  • Departure : L'Hospitalet du Larzac
  • Arrival : L'Hospitalet du Larzac
  • Towns crossed : L'Hospitalet-du-Larzac, Nant, and La Couvertoirade

Forecast

Altimetric profile

Recommandations

Is in the midst of the park
This itinerary is located in the World Heritage zone Causses and Cévennes, mediterranean agropastoral cultural landscape.

Information desks

Tourist Office Larzac et Vallées

Place du Claux, 12230 NANT

http://www.visit-larzac.com/infos@tourisme-larzac.com+33(0)565622364

Located on the ground floor of the Town Hall (mansion of the 18th century), The Tourist Office welcomes you all year and offers tourist information on the Larzac and its valleys, the department of Aveyron, and also on neighboring counties. Free Wifi access.

Opening hours :

From Novembre to February: Tuesday morning 9:00-12:30
March and October :  Tuesday to Friday 9:00-12:30
April : Tuesday to Friday 10:00-12:30 and 14:00-17:30
May, June : Tuesday to Saturday 10:00-12:30 and 14:00-17:30
July and August : every day 09:00-13:00
September : Tuesday to Saturday 10:00-12:30 and 14:00-17:30

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Access and parking

25 km south of Millau via the D809.

Parking :

Place des Cygnes in L'Hospitalet-du-Larzac

Source

Espace GRAVEL FFC

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