Gorges du Tarn – La Malène loop from Banassac - La Canourgue

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Gorges du Tarn – La Malène loop from Banassac - La Canourgue

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Gorges du Tarn – La Malène loop from Banassac - La Canourgue

06:08

72.5km

1,500m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Parc naturel régional de l'Aubrac

Parc national des Cévennes (aire d'adhésion)

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.71 km

Banassac

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Banassac is a neighboring village of La Canourgue. The village actually bears the name of Banassac-Canilhac since it was recently attached to the neighboring town of Canilhac. The city center …

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22.7 km

Grand Lac

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Neither big nor a lake, but very beautiful building, more like a fortress

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36.6 km

Has your dream always been to sleep in a castle? Subtle mix of medieval and renaissance residences The Château de la Caze makes this wish come true.

For more information see the following web page: chateaudelacaze.com

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36.6 km

Gorges du Tarn

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Gorge in the Cévennes with a depth of approx. 400 meters. There is a road that runs through it that is also well-used for cyclists and is really worth driving. …

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38.9 km

Hauterives village in peril

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Magnificent view and essential information about this village which can only be reached on foot or by boat.

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42.0 km

La Malène

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La Malène sits deep in the Gorges du Tarn. It's a great spot to grab a coffee or some food and sit on the riverside surrounded by the towering walls of the gorge.

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