Route des Crêtes – Bégude Pass loop from Sainte-Cécile-d'Andorge

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Route des Crêtes – Bégude Pass loop from Sainte-Cécile-d'Andorge

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Route des Crêtes – Bégude Pass loop from Sainte-Cécile-d'Andorge

04:30

60.9km

1,420m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Parc national des Cévennes (cœur)

Parc national des Cévennes (aire d'adhésion)

Zone tampon de la réserve de biosphère des Cévennes

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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591 m

Sainte-Cécile d'Andorge

Highlight • Settlement

This village located in the department of Gard borders on Lozère. It is part of both the long valley and also falls within the scope of membership of the charter …

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15.3 km

The Chamborigaud bridge, also known as the Chestnut tree bridge, spans the Luech and offers a beautiful view of the watercourse. This bridge, one of whose arches collapsed in 2024, was rebuilt following its collapse and inaugurated in April 2025.

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34.7 km

Saint-Maurice-de-Ventalon

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In addition to the convenience of finding a spring water point in the center of the town, the village will seduce you because it is surrounded by small isolated hamlets …

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36.0 km

Col de la Croix de Berthel

Mountain Pass

38.0 km

Route des Crêtes

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This famous ridge road is aptly named. It is very winding and evolves on a ridge, offering some spectacular views to delighted cyclists. A few passages in the forest are also very much appreciated.

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39.1 km

Col de la Baraquette

Mountain Pass

45.0 km

view of Mont Ventoux

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From Col de Banette, if you are lucky with the weather, you can make out the familiar silhouette of Mont Ventoux in the distance.

The mountains of the Cévennes closer but just as rocky also offer you beautiful views.

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54.5 km

Bégude Pass

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To get to the Col de la Bégude, you will have about seven kilometers of climbs with an average gradient of 3.7%. Whether starting from La Tavernoles or from Saintre-Cécile d'Andorges.

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60.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

59.1 km

1.40 km

415 m

< 100 m

Surfaces