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Les Villages morts - VTT N°1

Mountain biking in Mende, Saint-Bauzile
9.5 km
Loop
Mountain biking
45min
Easy
  • Ideal for families and beginners who want to discover mountain biking quietly.

  • ATTENTION! DUE TO FORESTRY WORK, THIS TRAIL IS ONLY OPEN ON WEEKENDS UNTIL THE END OF MARCH 2026! Mountain bike trail No. 1 in the Heart of Lozère, entitled " The Dead Villages ," is designed for families with children who know how to ride a bike and are starting out in mountain biking on trails. We also recommend it to beginners who want to discover mountain biking at a leisurely pace. Along your route, you will discover the two dead villages of the Causse de Mende: Le Gerbail and La...
    ATTENTION! DUE TO FORESTRY WORK, THIS TRAIL IS ONLY OPEN ON WEEKENDS UNTIL THE END OF MARCH 2026! Mountain bike trail No. 1 in the Heart of Lozère, entitled " The Dead Villages ," is designed for families with children who know how to ride a bike and are starting out in mountain biking on trails. We also recommend it to beginners who want to discover mountain biking at a leisurely pace. Along your route, you will discover the two dead villages of the Causse de Mende: Le Gerbail and La Chaumette . These two hamlets were completely emptied of their inhabitants in the mid-20th century. Enjoy your ride! Road access : From the Place du Foirail in Mende, take the RD 25 (first street on the right) towards "Causse de Mende" for 2.6 km. Continue straight ahead at the junction towards "Croix du Mont-Mimat - Ermitage" for 1 km. Continue straight ahead at the junction towards "Croix du Mont-Mimat - Ermitage" for 500 meters. The trailhead is located near the Dinopédia Park. Ample parking is available, inviting you to park and begin mountain bike trail #1. See all FFC-certified mountain bike trails around Mende . Information/maps of mountain bike trails are available from the Mende Cœur de Lozère Tourist Office: +33 4 66 94 00 23
  • Departure
    Saint-Bauzile
  • Difference in height
    183.667 m
  • Documentation
    GPX / KML files allow you to export the trail of your hike to your GPS (or other navigation tool)
184 meters of difference in height
  • Maximum altitude : 1063 m
  • Minimum altitude : 972 m
  • Total positive elevation : 184 m
  • Total negative elevation : -184 m
  • Max positive elevation : 58 m
  • Min positive elevation : -56 m
Services
  • Services
    • Animals accepted