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Bois de Païolive – Gorges du Chassezac loop from Chassagnes

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Bois de Païolive – Gorges du Chassezac loop from Chassagnes

Moderate

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238

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Bois de Païolive – Gorges du Chassezac loop from Chassagnes

02:54

10.2km

120m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 13, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Parc national des Cévennes (aire d'adhésion)

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.70 km

The Bear and the Lion

Highlight • Natural Monument

Rock formations resembling a bear and a lion. South of the road through the Bois du Paiolive

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3.83 km

The elephant

Highlight • Natural Monument

Some rock formations look like things, animals or people and frankly it takes a lot of imagination. This is not the case with the elephant! A great place to stop and admire it.

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3.83 km

The Bestiary

Highlight • Natural Monument

Not too big of a walk. Beautiful and varied. Lots of beautiful nature around you

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3.97 km

Bois de Païolive

Highlight • Forest

As you venture into the Bois de Païolive, you will discover a hidden world of mysterious caves. Don’t forget to keep your eyes peeled for the varied wildlife that inhabits …

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7.32 km

Viewpoint

7.60 km

Many exciting hikes lead through the Bois de Païolive and along the Chassezac. In addition to sturdy shoes and a camera, it is also worth taking a flashlight with you, as there are always smaller (or larger) caves to explore...

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7.75 km

Gorges du Chassezac

Highlight • Gorge

The Chassezac gorges are classified as a sensitive area and Natura 2000. They therefore constitute a privileged refuge for many animals such as the beaver, the genet, the bat, the Ocellé lizard and the peregrine falcon.

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7.76 km

View of the River from the Cévennes Cliffs

Highlight • Viewpoint

7.76 km

Langs rotsflank

Highlight • Other

8.46 km

Aven

Cave Entrance

10.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.17 km

2.51 km

1.30 km

196 m

Surfaces

6.11 km

1.82 km

1.30 km

764 m

116 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

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Tuesday 14 July

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Bois de Païolive – Gorges du Chassezac loop from Chassagnes

The Bear and the Lion

The elephant

The Bestiary

Bois de Païolive

View of the Chassezac Gorges

Gorges du Chassezac

View of the River from the Cévennes Cliffs

Langs rotsflank

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