Alzon, a region in the Gard department of France, is situated in the high Vis valley. Its unique geographical position, where limestone, granite, and schist converge, creates a diverse landscape ideal for outdoor pursuits. The area is part of the Cévennes National Park and the UNESCO-listed Causses and Cévennes, featuring varied terrain from the Vis river valley to the slopes of Mont Saint-Guiral. This environment supports several sports like road cycling, touring cycling, hiking, jogging, and more.
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4.6
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Average rating
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3.9
(9)
206
riders
69.8km
03:47
1,360m
1,360m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.9
(9)
71
riders
48.5km
02:32
880m
870m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.5
(4)
20
riders
49.1km
02:37
930m
930m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
(1)
35
riders
70.3km
03:32
1,160m
1,160m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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94
runners
21.9km
03:04
720m
720m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

28
runners
38.0km
05:20
1,660m
1,660m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(1)
10
runners
26.1km
03:40
1,100m
1,100m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

9
runners
27.5km
04:00
1,230m
1,230m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
(7)
41
hikers
11.2km
03:07
200m
200m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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14
hikers
26.3km
08:26
1,110m
1,110m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
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11
hikers
20.2km
06:30
850m
850m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(1)
12
hikers
18.4km
06:04
910m
910m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.0
(3)
38
riders
50.2km
03:21
770m
770m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.2
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25
riders
45.0km
03:07
830m
830m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(5)
44
riders
49.0km
03:35
1,100m
1,100m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.0
(1)
18
riders
30.9km
02:04
490m
490m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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21
riders
32.0km
03:17
990m
990m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

5.0
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8
riders
35.2km
03:01
590m
600m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

5.0
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10
riders
19.4km
01:52
470m
470m
Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

5.0
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8
riders
19.3km
02:10
550m
560m
Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.
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4
riders
49.6km
04:05
950m
950m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5
riders
71.1km
05:49
1,530m
1,530m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4
riders
58.9km
05:16
1,610m
1,610m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Alzon offers a diverse range of outdoor activities, including Road cycling, Touring cycling, Hiking, Jogging, Mountain biking, and Gravel biking. The region features 25 routes across these sports. It is situated within the Cévennes National Park and the UNESCO-listed Causses and Cévennes area.
Alzon provides 6 dedicated road cycling routes. These routes traverse between Gard and Hérault, offering scenic rides around sites like the Cirque de Navacelles. For detailed information, consult the Road Cycling Routes around Alzon guide.
Alzon features 9 hiking routes, offering varied terrain within the Cévennes National Park. The landscapes range from the Vis river valley to the slopes of Mont Saint-Guiral. Explore specific trails through the Hiking around Alzon guide.
Alzon offers 2 mountain biking routes. The area is also part of the GTMC-VTT (Grande Traversée du Massif Central - VTT) route, providing extensive mountain biking opportunities. More information is available in the MTB Trails around Alzon guide.
Alzon's diverse terrain includes options suitable for various skill levels, which can accommodate families. Specific routes for hiking, cycling, and jogging can be explored to find those with appropriate distances and elevations. Komoot guides for each sport provide detailed route information.
Alzon is known for its unique geographical position where limestone, granite, and schist meet. Notable features include the Cirque de Navacelles, the Vis river, and the arboretum of Cazebonne. The region is also part of the Cévennes National Park and the UNESCO-listed Causses and Cévennes area.
Alzon is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 10,000 visitors having shared their experiences. The routes in Alzon have an average rating of 4.68 out of 5 stars from over 1,000 ratings.
Komoot offers several guides for Alzon, including Road Cycling Routes around Alzon, Cycling around Alzon, Hiking around Alzon, Running Trails around Alzon, MTB Trails around Alzon, and Gravel biking around Alzon.
The official website for the municipality of Alzon is alzon.fr. For direct inquiries, the Mairie (Town Hall) of Alzon can be reached at 04 67 82 01 63.
Alzon features 5 touring cycling routes. These routes allow cyclists to explore the 'Caussenarde' atmosphere at the crossroads of the Causses of Blandas, Campestre, and Larzac. The Cycling around Alzon guide provides further details.
The terrain in Alzon is characterized by a meeting point of limestone, granite, and schist, creating diverse landscapes. Cyclists can expect varied elevations as routes traverse between Gard and Hérault, including areas around the Cirque de Navacelles and the Causses.
Alzon offers 3 dedicated jogging routes. The varied terrain within the Cévennes National Park provides interesting options for runners. The Running Trails around Alzon guide lists available routes.

