A getaway on the Causse du Larzac
Nant
A getaway on the Causse du Larzac
2h40
40,1km
+624m
-622m
Loop
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The gradual climb up to the plateau, from the verdant banks of the Dourbie, is the most challenging section of this route, which subsequently proves to be relatively easy going. Winding its way through barren moorland, fertile sinkholes and villages, the route then forms a loop across the vast expanse of the Larzac, whose terrain is more undulating than it first appears!
Description
- From Place du Claux, head towards Millau. On leaving the village, turn left towards La Cavalerie, Millau (D999) to begin the climb towards Les Liquisses (5 km). Once on the plateau, pass through the hamlets of Les Liquisses Basses and Les Liquisses Hautes. Then follow the military training area to reach La Cavalerie. Pass in front of the ramparts and head for the junction with the D809 at the old coaching inn.
- Carry on to the left towards L’Hospitalet du Larzac, passing by the aerodrome. Pass through the village of L’Hospitalet du Larzac (fountain, archaeology centre) and continue on the D809 to the hamlet known as “Les Places”.
- At the roundabout, turn left and follow signs for La Couvertoirade and Nant (D7), go over the motorway, continue to La Blaquèrerie and carry on straight ahead to the junction with the D55.
- Turn left to head back down towards Nant. At the junction with the D999, turn left to reach the village centre.
- Departure : Nant
- Arrival : Nant
- Towns crossed : Nant, La Cavalerie, L'Hospitalet-du-Larzac, La Couvertoirade, and Sainte-Eulalie-de-Cernon
Forecast
Altimetric profile
Access and parking
33 km south-east of Millau via the D809 and D999 (Causse du Larzac) or via the D991 (Dourbie Gorges).
Parking :
Place du Claux, Nant
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