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Altier Canyon – View of the old silver mine loop from Villefort

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Altier Canyon – View of the old silver mine loop from Villefort

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(2)

12

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Altier Canyon – View of the old silver mine loop from Villefort

02:30

36.1km

640m

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: May 22, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Parc national des Cévennes (aire d'adhésion)

Parc naturel régional des Monts d'Ardèche

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

4.08 km

Palhères Rocky Riverbed

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2

4.68 km

Altier Canyon

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One of the wildest and most beautiful gorges in the Cevennes. The mountain people built terraces for gardens and vineyards on the steep mountainsides and dug canals to bring the …

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8.53 km

Ruins of the Old Bridge at Pied-de-Borne

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Pied-de-Borne is a high-risk village which has suffered numerous floods. It is located in the narrow Chassezac gorges. This canyon, seven kilometers long and 400 meters deep, is also called …

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4

9.47 km

Water stop

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After a long gravel descent a much needed water fountain can be found roadside just after St Marguerite la Figère.

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13.2 km

View of the old silver mine

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Small information board, beautiful view of the ruins of the old silver mine.

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17.8 km

Chassezac River

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7

26.1 km

View of the Chassezac River at Pied-de-Borne

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From Sainte-Marguerite-Lafigère you can see the small village of Pied-de-Born. After all, there is a bar with cool drinks.

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27.5 km

Great descent on the D51

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A great descent on the D51 along the Altier Gorge.
Light traffic, very beautiful scenery.

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36.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

35.4 km

671 m

Surfaces

19.6 km

16.4 km

108 m

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