Guidelines for good practice
Plan your outdoor activity carefully.

  • Choose an activity suited to your skill level and physical condition, or be accompanied by a professional;

  • Check the weather conditions before setting off;

  • Carry a sufficiently detailed map and inform someone close to you of your planned route;

  • Set off with appropriate equipment (shoes, bike, harness, etc.), and don’t forget to bring water, food, and sun protection;

  • Inform someone close to you of your route and bring a phone with the Lozère Outdoor app.
Respect other users

Lozère is vast and offers space for all outdoor activities. With politeness and consideration, your outing will only be more enjoyable

  • Mountain bikers, slow down when passing pedestrians and riders, and make yourself known when approaching from behind.

  • When going uphill, riders have priority over mountain bikers—move aside and wait until the horses have passed.

  • Riders, pass pedestrians and cyclists at a walk.

  • Trail runners, slow down when passing riders and keep a safe distance. Make yourself known when approaching from behind. Politeness and courtesy are our best allies in sharing these spaces
Take care of your environment

Lozère’s heritage is rich, but also fragile. It welcomes you with pleasure, so please respect it to help preserve its appeal…

  • Park your vehicle along the roadside — it’s better that way! Parking on dirt tracks can obstruct access for emergency services, farmers, or nature professionals.

  • Be curious, but discreet… If you wish to observe wildlife, remember that the quieter you are, the more likely you are to see animals.

  • Close gates behind you: chicanes, small gates, and barriers are there for a reason. These installations are designed to keep sheep, cattle, and horses safely within fenced areas.

  • Leave flowers where you find them. Along the way, you may admire many species of orchids that are a source of pride for Lozère. They are beautiful, but protected and must not be picked. When in doubt, skip the bouquet and take a photo instead.

  • Keep your dog on a leash. Man’s best friend is not necessarily a friend to wildlife or livestock! Keeping your dog close helps prevent disturbance to other species. Do not approach livestock with your dog — your safety and your dog’s depend on it.

  • Dispose of your waste properly — or better yet, avoid producing it!Leave nothing behind in nature. Use reusable or recyclable products; nature will thank you!

  • Be courteous and tolerant toward other users of natural spaces, such as farmers and foresters. The paths you follow often exist thanks to their work.

  • Do not light fires — our territory is highly sensitive. A single cigarette butt, barbecue embers, or an improperly extinguished fire can greatly increase the risk of wildfires, which destroy thousands of hectares each year. More information: www.prevention-incendie-foret.com

  • Do you love trees? Respect them. Did you know that carving into bark encourages parasites that weaken trees?

  • In the core area of the Cévennes National Park, specific regulations apply. You can consult them here.
Report an issue
If you encounter an issue on a route (signage, safety, environment), please report it using the “Report a Problem” button on the route page (under the Info section) or via the Suricate section on the home screen. We will do our best to resolve the issue.

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