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1. Theme
Trekking France's Régordane sees you hiking the mystical section of the French 'Royal Route' connecting Paris to Lower Languedoc and is part of the St Gilles Way. It runs from north of Luc to Alès, the gateway to The Cevennes, a distance of 100 kilometres or 68 miles. Your trekking takes you over the high volcanic plateau of Lozere, and the schist slopes of the Cèze Valley, before arriving in the the dry, stony and flatter surfaces of the Mediterranean Garrigue. Arrival in Alès signals the end of one of the best historical walking tours in France - a short voyage of discovery and fills you with an abiding sense of acheivement at having joined the small band of Regordophiles who have followed in the footsteps of French kings, one archbishop and untold numbers of mule drivers, pastors and pilgrims. When Trekking France's Régordane , you follow the 'original' route taken by the trail, avoiding mythical deviations dreamt up by local tourist departments. Your experience is authentic, aimed at those who expect no compromise.
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2. Model 7-night Trekking the Régordane Way
Day 1. Arrival in Alès. Your hotel is the best there is in this attractive market town, rich in Protestant history.Night in Alès. Day 2. Pradelles. Option: 7 miles-11 kms. or 10 miles-15 kms. Morning train to Langogne, home to the 'beast of Gevaudan'. You hike a circular trail to the nearby medieval and picturesque cité of Pradelles. Night in Langogne. Day 3. Hike from Langogne to La Bastide.13 miles-20 kms. Rediscover parts of the ancient route that the tourist board prefers to ignore. Part of the trail that had been lost until recently has been miraculously resuscitated and you hike the ‘Royal Route’, the name given to the 18th century 'paved' surface.Day 4. Hike from La Bastide to Villefort.10.5 miles-15.5 kms. 
Hike the volcanic plateau to a medieval village on the Chaussezac gorge and then onto Lake Villefort. This is trekking at its best and a day that will remain in your hiking memory for ever. Day 5. Hike from Villefort to Genholac. 10 miles-15 kms. There's the chance to visit a clifftop chapel, subject of its own pilgrimage, before you enter the Gard via the villages at the foot of Mont Lozere, pass the source of the River Ceze and visit typical linear settlements en route with their unique Roman churches. Day 6. Hike from Genholac to Portes. 8.5 miles-13 kms. Trek from the Huguenot stronghold through the countryside of the Cevennes' most famous writer, J-P Chabrol. The site of Portes Castle is an impressive reminder of its strategic position as the northern gateway to The Cevennes. Day 7. Hike from Portes to Alès. 14.5 miles-22 kms, with shorter options. 
You descend over 400 metres along the watershed between the Ceze and the Gardon valleys, through villages and hamlets to the former 'industrial heartland' of The Cevennes, Alès. Day 8. End of your trekking in France. A memorable trek has brought you to Alès, where options abound for further learning and recreation. Nimes is 40 minutes away. 3. AccommodationYou stay in six different family-run 2-star hotels and guest houses en route. 4. What's Included
5. Prices 2010Per person based on two sharing: £530.00 or €590.00 or $920.00 Single person rate: £765.00 or €870.00 or $1350.00 Backpacking rate, with no luggage transfers: Per person based on two sharing: £460.00 or €510.00 or $795.00 Single person rate: £650.00 or €725.00 or $1125.00 Click to go to Booking 
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1. Alès; 2. Langogne; 3. La Bastide;4. Villefort;5. Genholac;6. Portes; 7. Alès