This circular trail follows in the footsteps of Robert Louis Stevenson and his donkey, Modestine, through the granite block fields of Finiels to the summit of the same name.
Set out to conquer the highest point in Lozère, the Pic de Finiels. Three viewpoint panels explain the panorama.
- Distance 12.27 km
- Elevation gain 450 m
- Elevation lost 450 m
- Min. elevation 1324 m
- Max. elevation. 1698 m
- Duration (depending on pace) 4h30
- Suivre le balisage Yes
Signposts will guide you all along this route. In the description below, the signposted place names and/or directions are given in bold italics between quotation marks:
Starting at “Col de Finiels” make fo:
- “Bas du Col Plat”, then
- “Col Plat”,
- “Font de Sènebébios”,
- “Le Cougnet”. Walk downhill to
- “Pont de la Colinie”. Then walk to “Sommet de Finiels” via:
- “Travers de l’Homme”,
- “Abri forestier de Mallevrière”,
- “Valat de la Mouline”,
- “Route forestière des Crêtes”,
- “Sommet de Finiels”. Return to “Col de Finiels” via :
- “Col de la Draille” x2, then
- “Sous le Col de Finiels”, and "Finiels".
This hike is taken from the guidebook Mont Lozère - Pays des sources, Sommet des Cévennes
Parking : Col de Finiels pass
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- Take advantage of detailed IGN maps
- Download data for consultation even when you're not connected to the network
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- Activate the off-track alarm to be alerted if you stray from the itinerary
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Infos & contacts
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sportsnature@lozere.fr
+33(0)4 66 49 66 32
Crédits photos
Lozère Outdoor - Parcours - Mallevrière
Lozère Outdoor - Parcours - Mallevrière
Lozère Outdoor - Parcours - Mallevrière
