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Occitania
Mende
Villefort

Lac de Villefort – La Garde-Guérin Tower loop from Villefort

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Mountain biking trails
France
Occitania
Mende
Villefort

Lac de Villefort – La Garde-Guérin Tower loop from Villefort

Hard

4.5

(2)

12

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Lac de Villefort – La Garde-Guérin Tower loop from Villefort

04:16

42.6km

1,190m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 26, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 9.57 km for 289 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

1.78 km

Villefort Lake

Highlight • Lake

2

2.59 km

Lac de Villefort

Highlight • Lake

Villefort Lake is a vast body of water which includes an imposing dam. There are several species of fish including brown and rainbow trout, minnows and chub.

Its banks also …

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3

3.17 km

Descent to Villefort Lake

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An alpine-esque descent, fast and winding, down to the lake below. On a clear day, it's a stunning view from the top of the shimmering lake waters and the surrounding …

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4

9.71 km

La Garde-Guérin Tower

Highlight • Historical Site

La Garde-Guérin is a fortified medieval village. Founded in the 12th century, the La Garde-Guérin tower served as both a lookout and defense post for the city. This village is …

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5

9.90 km

Fortified village of la Garde-Guérin

Highlight • Historical Site

Constructed in the 12th century, this fortified village was the gateway to the Cévennes. Now fully restored, it's worth a walk around its narrow streets and it makes a nice spot to relax over a bite to eat.

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6

10.9 km

Viewpoint overlooking the Gorges de Chassezac

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This belvedere offers a breathtaking view of the Gorges de Chassezac. This river has carved out a magnificent canyon, with surprising cliffs and unusual rock formations. Take your cameras !

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7

14.8 km

Stunning hillside gravel track

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

After the climb up past the lake, this section is along an open hillside gravel track, with superb views across the valley, leading into a fun switchback descent. It is chunky and loose gravel, so go careful with the speed.

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42.6 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.0 km

11.5 km

6.95 km

2.00 km

146 m

Surfaces

22.2 km

7.44 km

5.74 km

4.41 km

1.99 km

864 m

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Highest point (1,170 m)

Lowest point (580 m)

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