Les cascades d'Orgon - Escapades à vélo
La vue des Cascade d'Orgon
La vue des Cascade d'Orgon - Béatrice Galzin
Dourbies

Les cascades d'Orgon - Escapades à vélo

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Shady and picturesque lanes explore the southern slopes of the Aigoual massif. Three passes mark a change in exposure, vegetation and landscape.

1 point of interest

  • Village de l'Espérou
    Village de l'Espérou - Béatrice Galzin
    History

    The village of L’Espérou

    The village of L’Espérou lies on the border of Dourbies and Valleraugue local councils. A draille (track for livestock to migrate to summer pastures with their shepherds) crosses the village. As in many villages in the Gard, the two places of worship – one Catholic, the other Protestant – are opposite each other. The village is located in a varied environment that is suitable for outdoor activities and sports.

Description

From L’Espérou, head for the Col de Montals pass, first on the D548a, then on the D548.
Continue on the D548 to the Col de la Broue pass (optional side trip on foot to see the Orgon waterfalls, 5 minutes away).

  1. At the Col de la Broue, return to L’Espérou on the D48n via the Col du Minier, then on the D986a.
  • Departure : L’Espérou
  • Arrival : L’Espérou
  • Towns crossed : Dourbies, Val-d'Aigoual, Arphy, and Bréau-Mars

Forecast

Altimetric profile

Recommandations

Before committing yourself to a circuit, ensure that it is suitable for your activity level and ability. Respect traffic laws and other road users; stay in control of your speed and trajectory. Make sure to be seen and travel in single file when in a group. Remember that the weather changes quickly in the mountains. Take enough water. Safe trip !

Is in the midst of the park
The national park is an unrestricted natural area but subjected to regulations which must be known by all visitors.

Access and parking

From Valleraugue, take the D986 to L’Espérou – park in the village.

Parking :

As you enter or leave the village

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Source

CC Causses Aigoual Cévennes Terres Solidaireshttp://www.caussesaigoualcevennes.fr/
Pôle Nature Aigoual

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