Trekking France along the Regordane Way [M]

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1. Theme
2. Itinerary 6-night Trekking the Régordane
3. Accommodation
4. What's Included
5. Prices

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.

Day 1. Arrival in Langogne.

Walk its historic 'circulade' and early arrivals get to visit Lake Naussac. Night in Langogne.

Day 2. Hike from Langogne to La Bastide.14.5 miles-22 kms.

Day 3. 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 4. 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 5. Hike from Genholac to Portes. 11.5 miles-17 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 6. Hike from Portes to Mas Dieu [Alès]. 11.5 miles-17 kms.

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. Collection from Mas Dieu and transfer to Alès.

Day 7. End of your trekking in France.

Breakfast and departure. A memorable trek has brought you to Alès. Nimes is 40 minutes away.

You stay in five different family-run '2-star standard' hotels and one fine guest house en route.
Your overnight stops are:
1. Langogne;
2. La Bastide;
3. Villefort;
4. Genholac;
5. Portes;
6. Alès.

• 6 nights B & B, and local hotel taxes -
  leaving you free to purchase your meals according to your personal preferences and budget: relevant information is available in your dossier;
• Post-tour de-briefing;
• All luggage transfers;
• Collection from Mas Dieu and transfer to Alès at the end of the tour;

• Walking Insight Notes™ that make orientation simple;
• Themed vacation dossier & 1:25,000 scale maps;
• Emergency telephone help-line service with local British backup;

5. Prices 2012


Per person based on two sharing:
£425.00 Sterling or €475.00 Euros
Single person rate:
£680.00 Sterling or €755.00 Euros

• Visit Regordane Info, the independent portal for The Régordane Way in France.

• Read our background article on The Regordane entitled,
  The Régordane Way.

• For other self-guided opportunities to trek France on long distance trails, see:


Trekking the Stevenson Trail
Trekking Huguenots Trails

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