Description
Starting from Croix de Bauzon, discover the beauty of the Ardèche Mountains with this easy hike. Between remarkable panoramic views from the ridges and a return to the heart of the vast Tanargue forests, this hike offers a variety of landscapes.
Starting point: from the resort, take the forest track that leads to the Croix de Millet, beginning to the left of the technical building. After 200m, you'll cross the Combes piste, just before passing under its ski lift. Continue for 2km through a vast fir forest to the Camarets crossroads (picnic area).
The Camarets:
We set off on the Tanargue forest road and walk in a straight line for 500m.
La Grangette:
At the hairpin bend, we turn left to climb the only steep section of the route. Once on the ridge (1,460 m), we become accustomed to this circular view that plunges over the Beaume valley, as we advance to the summit of Méjean (1,458 m).
Méjean:
Méjean means "middle," as it is located in the middle of the Tanargue mountain range. The village seen below is Valgorge. We continue for about 5 km towards Mont Aigu (its peak distinguishes it from the other summits), which we will not reach today, as we turn back at the Col des Langoustines.
Langoustine Pass:
The name given to certain grasshoppers that can be seen in summer on these moors. The valley now overlooking us on the right is that of the Lignon, with the village of La Souche below. Forests of beech (called fayards here, from the Old French fagus) and fir trees on the slopes will then follow one another, interspersed here and there by the impressive scree slopes of the Cévennes.
Lioure Greenhouse:
Among the boulders, you can see saxifrage (a scree plant), which blooms in late June in large, immaculate carpets. In the few streams you cross, you might even spot Cévennes rockcress, a lilac-colored flower that spreads its colonies in the hollows of springs emerging on the slopes of the Tanargue.
The Frayt:
The last kilometer of this moving hike is the same as the start.
In all cases, whether alone or in a group, always inform someone of your departure, your route and your approximate time of arrival.
Don't be reckless: check the weather forecast, make sure you're well-equipped, and don't overestimate your abilities.
Bring water and appropriate footwear.
Difficulty: Hard 3
Distance: 20km
Duration: 5 hour
Elevation: 300 m
Discover an exceptional natural area in the heart of the state forest and the Tanargue massif.
Stay and enjoy unique moments in the heart of the Croix de Bauzon resort: group chalets, hotel rooms or duplex apartments welcome you for a stay in nature and sports activities.
And to complete your day, the restaurant-snack-bar is open to all food lovers.
Opening
From 01/01 to 31/12/2026.
We also offer:
Restaurant and snack bar in the heart of the La Croix de Bauzon resort, nestled in lush greenery. Activities and accommodations available on site to fully enjoy your stay surrounded by nature.
Enjoy La Croix de Bauzon all year round! In summer: zip line, treetop net, tubing, disc golf, biathlon, hybrid and e-mountain biking, tricycle and electric scooter outings, digital trails. In winter: 11 downhill ski slopes and a toboggan run.
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