Trekking the Best of The Stevenson Trail

Key Facts

• Seven nights, with arrivals any day from April to October incliusive.
• Self-guided, moderately-challenging, inn-to-inn trekking trails.
• An all-inclusive transport tour, starting in Le Puy and finishing in Florac.
• Best access is via St Etienne or Lyon, with onward train to Puy-en-Velay. You can drive to Puy and collect your car at the end of your trip.There are train options from Nimes or you can leave your car in Ales free of charge and collect it upon your return.

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Click to read our background article on Robert Louis Stevenson

Day 1. LE PUY.

Arrival and hotel check-in. A visit to Puy merits a day's stay in itself, so much history is there here to enjoy - get there early!

Day 2. LE MONASTIER to LE BOUCHET ST NICOLAS.
14.5 miles-22 kms

The day starts with a taxi transfer (included) to Le Monastier and the start of the Stevenson trail . After a short descent into the Loire Valley, you climb over 400 metres, through charming hamlets and across volcanic plateau before arriving at Stevenson's first overnight stop.

Day 3. LE BOUCHET ST NICOLAS to PRADELLES.
9 miles-13.5 kms.

Day 4. PRADELLES to LA BASTIDE.
10.5 miles-16 kms.

You start on the Stevenson and then follow the medieval Regordane Way to Luc and onward to La Bastide.

Day 5. LA BASTIDE PUYLAURENT to LE BLEYMARD.17 miles-26 kms

You climb to the highest point of the walking tour so far, cross the watershed between the Atlantic and Mediterranean, and head down valley to picture-postcard Chasseradès. Then you enter the Cevennes proper, with some great views and the chance to see the source of the Lot River.

Day 6. LE BLEYMARD to PONT DE MONTVERT. 12 miles-18 kms.

An early start is advised for this memorable walk across Mont Lozere, with the option to climb Le Pic de Finiels (1699 ms). Then descend to Le Pont de Montvert and Camisard Country. If you want an interesting rest day, this (or Florac) is your place.

Day 7. PONT DE MONTVERT to FLORAC. 17.5 miles-26 kms.

The longest and most challenging day of the tour is blessed with some memorable views over the heart of the Cevennes.

Day 8. End of your hiking in France.

And the end of a memorable trek. Au revoir et bon retour.

Note: as part of our policy of continual review and improvement, we reserve the right to make alterations to our walking tours in France.

These are your 7 overnight stops:
1. Le Puy;
2. Bouchet-St-Nicolas;
3. Pradelles;
4. La Bastide;
5. Le Blemard;
6. Le Pont de Montvert;
7. Florac.

¹ One piece of luggage per person up to 15 kgs. Supplements apply for more or heavier luggage.
* Cars are left at owners risk.

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