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Le Gerbal

Cultural, Natural, Walks and hikes, Walking/pedestrian in Mende
5.5 km
Loop
Walking/pedestrian
1h 30min
Very easy

  • Walking and Hiking Trail No. 15 in the Heart of Lozère.

  • This quiet, family-friendly trail starts at the Causse de Mende sports trail car park. This trail will introduce you to the Mende national forest, where dense stands of Austrian black pine alternate with open areas. The forests were established by the state on arid lands depleted by centuries of intensive grazing. You will pass the abandoned village of Gerbal. Please note: for your safety, the ruins of the hamlet are off-limits. This easy hike will give you a better understanding of the...
    This quiet, family-friendly trail starts at the Causse de Mende sports trail car park. This trail will introduce you to the Mende national forest, where dense stands of Austrian black pine alternate with open areas. The forests were established by the state on arid lands depleted by centuries of intensive grazing. You will pass the abandoned village of Gerbal. Please note: for your safety, the ruins of the hamlet are off-limits. This easy hike will give you a better understanding of the Mende national forest, where open areas alternate with dense, austere stands. To get there, access from Mende town centre via the D25 road, towards Causse de Mende, then "Panorama du Mont-Mimat" and then "Ermitage Saint-Privat". The car park is at the end of the straight before turning right to descend to the hermitage. Markings : yellow. Download the route details (route, elevation, explanations, step by step, etc.) in PDF format
  • Departure
    Mende
  • Difference in height
    109 m
  • Documentation
    GPX / KML files allow you to export the trail of your hike to your GPS (or other navigation tool)
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Points of interest
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109 meters of difference in height
  • Maximum altitude : 1067 m
  • Minimum altitude : 980 m
  • Total positive elevation : 109 m
  • Total negative elevation : -109 m
  • Max positive elevation : 37 m
  • Min positive elevation : -63 m
Services
  • Services
    • Animals accepted