Key Facts
1. ThemeTrekking the Robert Louis Stevenson trail Part Two retraces the steps taken by The Scot from La Bastide Puylaurent across Mont Lozere and the Cevennes valleys to St Jean-du-Gard - a journey of 120 kilometres or around 80 miles. Robert Louis Stevenson chose this Cevennes hiking trail in order to get away from a female he could never marry. En route, he found another in the shape of 'Modestine', a trusted female donkey. He loved his creature comforts and wrote of his experience, "to come down off this feather-bed of civilisation, and find the globe granite underfoot and strewn with cutting flints. Alas, as we get up in life, and are more preoccupied with our affairs, even a holiday is a thing that must be worked for." As someone who loves the buzz of hiking a memorable inn-to-inn tour, this Cevennes valley trail is guaranteed to delight your senses. Click to read our background article on Robert Louis Stevenson  2. Model 6-night Trekking the Robert Louis Stevenson trail
Day 1. LA BASTIDE PUYLAURENT Arrival and hotel check-in. A short hike visit to a notable nearby Monastery is an option for early arrivals! Day 2. 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 3. 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 4. 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 5. FLORAC to ST GERMAIN DE CALBERTE. 15 miles-24 kms. You enter the steep-sided, red rock Mimente Valley, and past the ruins of the château at St. Julien d¹Arapon, en route to the hamlet of Cassagnas, Camisard stronghold. You then pass through Pierre Plantée Pass at 891 ms and past several menhirs and chestnut groves, the traditional staff of life in the Cevennes. Day 6. ST GERMAIN DE CALBERTE to ST. JEAN DU GARD.14 miles-21 kms. A memorable last-day's trek that has you walking the Corniche des Cevennes and climbing to a 360 degree vantage point for those last-gasp photos. 
Day 7. End of Tour. A memorable trek has brought you to St Jean, where you may wish to stay an extra night and enjoy some of the delights of this busy market town, with castle, museums and plenty of cafes and restaurants. Or simply relax by the heated outdoor pool? Note: We reserve the right to alter parts of the above programme. 3. AccommodationsYou stay in six different hotels en route and your six overnight stops are: 1. La Bastide; 2. Le Bleymard; 3. Pont de Montvert; 4.Florac;5. St Germain de Calberte;6. St Jean du Gard;
4. What's Included
¹ One piece of luggage per person up to 15 kgs. Supplements apply for more or heavier luggage. * Cars are left at owners risk. 5. Prices 2008Click to go to Booking and Costs 
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