Gravel N°20 - From the Causse to the Rougier
Plateau de la Loubière
Plateau de la Loubière - CB PNR Grands Causses
Saint-Affrique

Gravel N°20 - From the Causse to the Rougier

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This large loop provides a feeling of change of scene and, in two ascents, carries you from one landscape to another, from the stony scenery of the Causse d’Hermilix to the wine-coloured valleys of the Rougier de Camarès.

The circuit features moderate difficulties, only a few sections where you need to shoulder the bike on the Loubière plateau, a surprising natural wall stretching beneath the Causse sky. The loop begins with a green lane and gently ascends to the upland before switching between tracks and roads. An accessible outing throughout colourful landscapes !

Description

  1. The circuit starts smoothly from Saint-Affrique via the green lane towards St-Jean-d’Alcapiès.
  2. Then you have to follow a lovely trail that runs through the causse and leads you to Hermilix, where you will enjoy a 360° scenic view before cycling down towards the Sorgues valley.
  3. Finally, after a long uphill, you will crisscross the Loubière plateau that offers a stunning view over the Rougier plains and the castel of Montaigut.

 

Points of interest :

  • Hermilix hamlet and lavogne (200 m round trip) : km 13
  • Village of Lapeyre (heritage) : km 25
  • Loubière Plateau (viewpoint) : km 36

Special feature : 100 m bike carrying section : km 38

Riding time depending on your level : 2h30 to 4h

  • Departure : Mountain Bike Station, rue du 12 Étoiles, Saint-Affrique
  • Arrival : Mountain Bike Station, rue du 12 Étoiles, Saint-Affrique
  • Towns crossed : Saint-Affrique, Saint-Jean-d'Alcapiès, Saint-Jean-et-Saint-Paul, Versols-et-Lapeyre, Gissac, and Vabres-l'Abbaye

Forecast

Altimetric profile

Transport

All the information is available on the Tourist Office website.

Access and parking

Saint-Affrique is located 31 km southwest of Millau via the D992 and D999 roads.

Parking :

Mountain bike station car park, rue du 12 Étoiles, Saint-Affrique

Source

Espace GRAVEL FFC

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