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Cirque of Navacelles – Cirque de Navacelles loop from Ganges

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Cirque of Navacelles – Cirque de Navacelles loop from Ganges

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Cirque of Navacelles – Cirque de Navacelles loop from Ganges

05:06

77.1km

1,130m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 9, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Parc national des Cévennes (aire d'adhésion)

Parc naturel régional des Grands Causses

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15.8 km

This descent from Saint-Maurice-de-Navacelles to the valley that leads to Ganges is one of the most beautiful that I have taken.

You will really have fun taking this switchback road. If you go the other way, the climb is also very pleasant.

Along the way if you run out of water, you will find a small fountain along the road.

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24.7 km

View of the Gorges de la Vis

Highlight • Viewpoint

Breathtaking view

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31.0 km

View of the Cirque de Navacelles

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This is the best view you can have of the Cirque de Navacelles. We clearly distinguish the village at the bottom of the valley and the meanders of the old river. That's wonderful !

The place looks like the Grand Canyon.

The filming of a moving, funny and tender film took place here. It is "Cornelius the screaming miller", a French comedy-drama directed by Yann Le Quellec and adapted from the novel by Finnish author Arto Paasilinna.

Here is the trailer:

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32.8 km

Cirque of Navacelles

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As you cycle through the beautiful Cévennes National Park, you’ll discover the impressive Cirque de Navacelles. This natural amphitheatre, carved out by the winding River Vis, is a breathtaking sight. As you cycle along the rim of the cirque, you’ll be rewarded with panoramic views of the deep canyon, lush forests and the charming village of Navacelles nestled below.

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39.6 km

Navacelles Switchbacks

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Magnificent road with numerous bends above the Navacelles cirque. A real treat out of season because there is very little traffic.

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39.9 km

Cirque de Navacelles

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The Navacelles cirque is a treasure of French heritage. Nestled in the heart of the Vis gorges, which cut into the Blandas and Larzac causses, this green meander is a breathtaking natural site, with a depth of 300 meters. The sumptuous panorama of this natural curiosity and the alignment of the Vis gorges is breathtaking.

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77.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

76.5 km

516 m

116 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

76.8 km

166 m

< 100 m

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Sunday 5 July

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Cirque of Navacelles – Cirque de Navacelles loop from Ganges

The Vis Gorges

Vis Switchbacks

Scenic road

View of the Gorges de la Vis

View of the Cirque de Navacelles

Cirque of Navacelles

Navacelles Switchbacks

Cirque de Navacelles

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