Mont-Lozère, sources du Tarn - Handicap Evasion

Together with the Handi Cap Evasion association and a group of disabled and able-bodied people, we'll spend 6 days in the Cévennes National Park, Europe's largest International Dark Sky Reserve. And to contemplate this jewel, there's nothing better than climbing together to the roof of Lozère, at an altitude of 1699m! This trip will take us through a variety of atmospheres, from forests and peat bogs to bare ridges. We'll skirt the Tarn from its source, making our trail through granite chaos.

Program:

• Day 1

Welcome at 5pm at Chantemerle campsite in Bédouès. Swimming in the Tarn. Overnight camping (1). (Altitude 570m).

• Day 2

Departure for 6 days' roaming on the southern slopes of Mont-Lozère, with its chestnut trees and the pretty perched hamlets of Malbosc and Malaval. Overnight camping (Alt. 950m) (D+ 450m, D- 100m).

• Day 3

A warming climb up to the Cham des Bondons plateau, home to no fewer than 150 menhirs, with the famous Puechs, a geological curiosity, as a focal point.

Set up camp for the night (Alt. 1,370m) (D+ 550m, D- 150m).

• Day 4

Quiet morning in the state forest until picnic, then a change of atmosphere in the afternoon. We'll be on the crests of Mont Lozère, surrounded by heather, blueberries and pretty Aubrac cows.

Bivouac near the Finiels summit with 360° panorama (Alt. 1,699m) (D+ 400m, D- 150m).

• Day 5

From the bivouac, we continue our off-trail crossing of the crests, making our way through granite chaos to the sources of the Tarn. Swimming possible.

Overnight at the Mas de la Barque gîte village (Alt. 1,400m) (D+ 250, D- 450m).

• Day 6

"Let's take a walk in the woods while the Beast of Gévaudan is away! Beautiful forests with twisted beech trees... then we'll walk along the Tarn to the picnic area. Our final stop is the lively village of Le Pont-de-Montvert, a meeting point and a must-see in the Hautes Cévennes. Swimming possible.

Overnight camping (1). (Alt. 900m) (D+ 300m, D- 550m).

• Day 7

Cool, sporty climb in the footsteps of Robert Louis Stevenson (GR70) and forest itinerary through the beautiful Bougès mountains. We'll stop off at the hamlet of Grizac, birthplace of Pope Urban V.

Camp at the Rampon farm (Alt. 630m) (D+ 300m, D- 550m).

• Day 8 - Departure at 10 am.