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Family-Friendly Hikes in Parc national des Cévennes (cœur)

8 routes in Parc national des Cévennes (cœur) qualify, ranked below by how much walkers rate them. They average 4.0 km and 104 m (341 ft) of ascent.

That is 18 percent of the 44 routes we map in Parc national des Cévennes (cœur). They are shorter than the local average, 4.0 km against 14.6 km, which is what makes this a practical shortlist for a half day. They also climb less than the area average, 104 m (341 ft) against 486 m (1,594 ft), so they suit a recovery day or a group with mixed fitness.

Family routes here are short, gently graded and interesting enough to keep younger legs moving. Every one is under seven kilometres with limited climbing. Most of these are on the gentler end, which makes the list a good starting point if you are new to the area. A good share of them are loops, so you can park once and finish where you started.

Trails

Easy

CSG 09A : Déviation

Parc national des Cévennes (cœur) · Occitania

Distance
3.2 km
/ 2.0 mi
Elevation gain
70 m
Typical duration
46 min
Easy

Lac des Pises

Parc national des Cévennes (cœur) · Occitania

Distance
2.9 km
/ 1.8 mi
Elevation gain
65 m
Typical duration
43 min
  • Lake
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Malpertus

Parc national des Cévennes (cœur) · Occitania

Distance
3.5 km
/ 2.2 mi
Elevation gain
136 m
Typical duration
57 min
  • Castle and ruins
  • Waymarked route
Easy

La forêt du Lingas

Parc national des Cévennes (cœur) · Occitania

Distance
3.5 km
/ 2.2 mi
Elevation gain
77 m
Typical duration
50 min
  • Forest
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Chemin de Malevrère

Parc national des Cévennes (cœur) · Occitania

Distance
5.3 km
/ 3.3 mi
Elevation gain
117 m
Typical duration
1 hr 17 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Le Menhir de Trépaloup

Parc national des Cévennes (cœur) · Occitania

Distance
2.3 km
/ 1.4 mi
Elevation gain
109 m
Typical duration
39 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Balade au pays des menhirs

Parc national des Cévennes (cœur) · Occitania

Distance
5.5 km
/ 3.4 mi
Elevation gain
120 m
Typical duration
1 hr 19 min

The shortlist, side by side

The ten highest scoring routes on this page, so you can compare effort before opening any of them.

Distance, ascent, walking time and difficulty for the top routes
RouteDistanceAscentTimeDifficultyBest season
Du Col du Bez à Barre-des-Cévennes (03)Parc national des Cévennes (cœur)6.2 km136 m1 hr 29 minEasyApril to October
CSG 09A : DéviationParc national des Cévennes (cœur)3.2 km70 m46 minEasyApril to October
Lac des PisesParc national des Cévennes (cœur)2.9 km65 m43 minEasyApril to October
MalpertusParc national des Cévennes (cœur)3.5 km136 m57 minEasyApril to October
La forêt du LingasParc national des Cévennes (cœur)3.5 km77 m50 minEasyApril to October
Chemin de MalevrèreParc national des Cévennes (cœur)5.3 km117 m1 hr 17 minEasyApril to October
Le Menhir de TrépaloupParc national des Cévennes (cœur)2.3 km109 m39 minEasyApril to October
Balade au pays des menhirsParc national des Cévennes (cœur)5.5 km120 m1 hr 19 minEasyApril to October

If you only have time for one, start with Du Col du Bez à Barre-des-Cévennes (03), CSG 09A : Déviation, Lac des Pises. Those are the routes people come back to. Every route on this page links through to a full guide with the map, elevation profile, seasonal advice and what to bring.

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