MTB 12 - The ridges of the Vallée Borgne – graded red


The meteorological observatory

Short-grass prairies and heath on the summit of Mont Aigoual

The evolution of plant life

Reforestation

Le Coulet

A Resistance refuge

Aire de Côte

The village of St André de Valborgne
Bernadette Lafont on the Camisard saga in and after 1702. As you reach the square again, quench your thirst at the fountain and have a look inside the Romanesque church (12th century).
Description
From the observatory, head due east, then towards “Combe de Lambert” (1) follow “Col de l’Estrade”, “Côte 1100” and “Coulet”. Continue on level ground to “Aire de Côte”. Take the left just before the gîte (2) towards “Sestrière”, then follow the ridge to “Col Salidès” (3). Descend immediately on the right on a wide track which becomes a stony path. At “La Fare”, technical descent (4) on the left before you cross the stream, then a technical climb to the other side. Further on along the track, do not miss the fork to the left (5) through the woods to join up with the road and then continue on the right to “St-André de Valborgne”.
This circuit is taken from the guidebook Massif de l’Aigoual, published by the communauté de communes Causses Aigoual Cévennes as part of the collection Espaces naturels gardois and the label Gard Pleine Nature.
Altimetric profile
Recommandations
Before committing yourself to a circuit, ensure that it is suitable for your activity level and ability. You must wear a helmet. Protective equipment is recommended. Respect other road users and stay in control of your speed and trajectory.
NB: This trail is also used by horse riders. Make sure your equipment is appropriate for the day’s weather conditions. Remember that the weather changes quickly in the mountains. Take enough water. Please close all gates and barriers behind you. No off-roading.
Caution: patous (livestock guard dogs) at the summit and at Col Salidès pass! Seek advice on how to behave near these dogs from tourist offices and National Park information centres.
Information desks
Tourism & national parc'house
Col de la Serreyrède, 30570 Val d'Aigoual
https://www.sudcevennes.com
office-du-tourisme-causse@wanadoo.fr
04 67 82 64 67
The Maison de l'Aigoual houses the tourism office Mont Aigoual Causses Cévennes and the Maison du Parc national. This visitor centre provides information on and raises awareness of the Cévennes National Park, its sites and events as well as the rules that must be observed in the National Park's central zone.
On site: changing exhibitions, video projections, Festival Nature events and shop Open year-round
Tourism office Mont Aigoual Causses Cévennes, Saint-André-de-Valborgne
les quais, 30940 Saint-André-de-Valborgne
https://www.sudcevennes.com
vallee.borgne@wanadoo.fr
04 66 60 32 11
This office is part of the National Park's associated tourist-information network, whose mission is to provide information on, and raise awareness of, the sites and events as well as the rules that must be observed in the National Park's central zone.
Transport
Access and parking
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