Where to practice an individual sport Causses et Cévennes

You are over 1000 metres above sea level: the ideal way to spend the fresh mountain air i! Located in the Causse de Mende, this health course has 20 stations, each with an explanatory panel to familiarize you with physical exercise. Thus, before you get involved, take the time to understand the effects of each movement on your organization. In the middle of the countryside, you are surrounded by beautiful landscapes. Enjoy the pleasures of sports and sightseeing!

Top start at the spa resort of Bagnols-les-Bains. This hike of some 8 kilometres will lead you first to the village of Saint-Julien-du-Tournel, where the loop begins to take you to the awaited castle of the Tournel. The trail is easy and pleasant, it evolves along the Lot valley. Do you have any doubt about your itinerary? You can rely on green markup, you can't lose!

Tariff: free.

Distance: 8,4 km.

Difficulty: .

Markup: green.

It is the trail No. 15 of the Guide Guide Trail and its surrounding area (reference P 481). At the beginning of the sport of the sportif of the Causse de Mende, this pédestre loop brings you back to the pastoral life of the last century. As you go down, on a quiet and without difficulty path, you cross the dead villages of Gerbal and Chaumette. Always follow the pine apple of the NFB markup: you will return to your starting point after two hours of walking.

Tariff: free.

Distance: 5,9 km.

Duration: 2 h.

Difficulty: .

Markup: NFB - Pine apple.

Set in the heart of the Causse forest, this area is designed for keen and experienced cyclists as well as amateurs and beginners. This environmentally-friendly mountain bike park is divided into three routes, each accessible according to age and level. The first has been designed and made safe for toddlers. The second, with two workshops and three natural obstacles, is reserved for 5 to 8 year-olds. The third circuit, just over a kilometer long, is punctuated by a footbridge and numerous obstacles to appeal to the over 8s. Sensations for the whole family.

You don't have to be a member to take part in one of the many hikes proposed by this cheerful team, whose program can be found online or in the local press. Membership is compulsory after the^3rd participation, after having tested the club's good atmosphere... One of the club's stated aims is clear: "To share steps and create social links". The website lists all the outings scheduled for the week and half-year, together with a list of essential equipment.

It is on the southern slope of the Lozère mountain that La Cavale du Ventalon welcomes riders, according to several formulas, from the short ride to the weekend, or even more. More than a simple ride, it is a real immersion in the Cevennes landscapes which is proposed here, in the immediate vicinity of the GR7 and 68. A discovery of the Cevennes at the rhythm of the horse which can only amaze the nature lovers. La Cavale du Ventalon also offers options for walking or with a donkey, camping at the farm, and tasting good products along the way.

The Mas Camargues is a remarkable and imposing building complex, made of cut granite blocks, built in the 15th century, which houses a seasonal information center of the Cevennes Park. There are various elements of a typical farm (sheepfold, mill...). From there, you can follow a discovery trail that allows you to observe all the aspects of the massif: pastures, moors, forests, peat bogs, high altitude grasslands frequented by transhumants, and to approach the source of the Tarn.

Come and meet the Lord of lozériennes forests: chestnut. At the beginning of Molezon, this easy 2,5 kilometre trail evolves in full nature between streams, forest, terraces and stone walls. At the end of the journey you can reach a restored mas in which you can enjoy a 40-minute audio show from mid-June to mid-September on the oral memory of the French Valley. However, if you can, we particularly recommend this walk in the autumn: The colours are of all beauty, and you can enjoy a few chestnuts and mushrooms!

Tariff: free.

Distance: 2,5 km.

Difficulty: .

Installed in Lozère, which he chose for its wide open spaces full of promise, Olivier Barascud offers a range of services for riders. Behaviorist, "horse man" as he defines himself, this former acrobat proposes a discovery of the animal (approach of the animal, positioning) before taking his customers for a ride in complete safety. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced rider, the horses, perfectly trained, and the equipment will allow you to enjoy in all serenity the sumptuous landscapes that you will cross along the way.

If you feel like riding on the cornice of the Millau limestone plateaus or to go for a ride between the viaduct and the Larzac limestone plateaus, or to discover the Cade forest... Crazy e-bike offers all-terrain bikes (touring or enduro) and electric mountain bikes for hire, including for children. Comfortable and efficient, and easy to learn, these two-wheelers will allow you to try out several circuits, some of them more technical. You will find a reception point just after the bridge over the Tarn in the campsite area.

The aim of this association is to help people discover Aveyron by bike. It's a great idea for organizing pleasant rides and exploring unique landscapes. All dates and events are announced on the website, which is regularly updated and maintained by the members of this dynamic committee. It's a real mine of information for cycling enthusiasts, or for those wishing to take up the sport in a suitable environment.

The Spéléo-Club des Causses in Millau is a caving association affiliated to the Fédération Française de Spéléologie. Founded in 1963, the club offers caving, underground diving, archaeology and canyoning. Located at Impasse Gambetta, the club also has a specialized bookshop. The club's website also features recent articles on the various explorations and discoveries made by the club.

This golf course, which was the first to be built in Lozère, has a 9-hole course (1904 m, par 32) and enjoys a remarkable location, with a unique panorama: in the background, the medieval village of La Garde-Guérin and, overhanging it, the Chassezac gorges. Not to mention its proximity to the Régordane trail. Managed by a group of passionate golf enthusiasts, the course is colloquially known as "les 3 G" (Golf Garde-Guérin), and some people even refer to it as a Scottish golf course. The site, which offers affordable rates, is renowned for its friendly atmosphere.

Les Poneys du Val d'Émeraude offers the perfect setting for introducing children to horse riding. In a lush 11-hectare park, young explorers can enjoy pony rides accompanied by caring adults, exciting introductory sessions and encounters with the farm's adorable inhabitants. 7-day pony courses for children aged 6 to 12 promise unforgettable adventures during the school vacations. With a breeding program of pedigree Shetland ponies available for sale, this is a paradise for pony lovers.