In summary
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Sports
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Duration6 days
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LevelIntermediate
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DestinationMassif Central / Lozère
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AgeFrom 5 - 90 years
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CO₂-Emissions29.55 kg CO2
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Type of stayIndependent traveler
In a few words
What could be more unique than hiking with a donkey on the famous Stevenson Trail ? This stay in the Cévennes region is the perfect opportunity to reconnect with nature and share a moment with an unusual travel companion! Your journey begins in Langogne , a small village in the mid-mountains of northern Lozère. There, you'll follow the GR70 , whose history begins with that of the writer Robert Louis Stevenson. During these four days of independent walking , you'll discover the wild beauty of the vast landscapes of the Gévaudan , all the way to Chasseradès , without having to worry about the logistics of your trip. You'll spend one night at the Abbey of Notre Dame des Neiges (donativo). For the rest of your stay, you'll be accommodated in hotels or inns , with half-board.
The highlights
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Traveling with a donkey in the Cévennes
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Stages of approximately 15 km that reveal superb landscapes
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A GPS hiking app
Photos
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Sport
Level
Hiking / Trekking
The expert's opinion
Route requiring a minimum of experience on generally well-marked mid-mountain trails.
A little training in mountain walking may be necessary, especially to cope with the elevation gain and the length of the walk.
The path is not always in good condition and there may be sections with stones, making the walk a little more difficult and strenuous.
Positive elevation gain between 500 and 700m: It is better to be in good shape, or at least somewhat athletic, but it is still quite doable if you are used to a little physical activity, even light.
• If you are self-supported, there may be some off-trail sections, but the route generally remains obvious.
• Some sections may be exposed at times, and slips or missteps should be avoided by walking carefully.
It may be necessary to pay attention to the practicability of the route depending on the weather conditions.
In figures
Hiking
- Average duration/day: 5h30
- Average distance/day: 16 km
- Average daily elevation gain: 500 m
- Average daily descent: 475 m
Management
Program
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Langogne
- Accommodation Bed and Breakfast
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner included
Welcome and check-in for your first night at your guest room in the late afternoon.
Day 1 -
Langogne - Cheylard l'Evèque
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 5h30
- Distance 17 km
- Positive elevation gain 550 m
- Negative elevation 400 m
- Breakfast included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner included
Discover the Margeride: a region where large-crystal granite is omnipresent. Enormous boulders dot the moors and pile up in picturesque pyramids. Pilgrim paths intersect with those of the French Resistance fighters.
Day 2 -
Cheylard l'Evèque - Luc
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 5h30
- Distance 12 km
- Positive elevation gain 450 m
- Negative elevation 500 m
- Breakfast included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner included
The view opens up over the Allier Valley. You will see the ruins of Luc Castle, built before the 12th century on a Celtic site. It is one of the military fortresses on the Régordane Way, the pilgrimage route to Saint-Gilles.
Day 3 -
Luc - La Bastide Puylaurent
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 5h30
- Distance 16 km
- Positive elevation gain 450 m
- Negative elevation 400 m
- Breakfast included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner included
You are passing very close to Notre Dame des Neiges Abbey. It is surrounded by large forests and deep valleys!
Day 4 -
La Bastide Puylaurent - Chasseradès
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 5h30
- Distance 17 km
- Positive elevation gain 550 m
- Negative elevation 600 m
- Breakfast included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner included
The GR70 now climbs the slopes of the Goulet via the forest paths of Moure de la Gardille. This ascent offers stunning views of the Ardèche and Lozère forests.
Day 5 -
End of stay after breakfast
- Breakfast included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
End of stay after breakfast.
Return by shuttle if you booked this option - Return by train if you prefer rail!
Day 6
Note
Depending on availability at the time of your booking, we may offer alternative accommodation options with adjustments to the itinerary, which may include temporary changes to the route. The itinerary will then be recalculated, and a transfer may be necessary.
Accommodation
You will be staying in accommodations mainly located on the GR70, and sometimes a little further back.
- A night at the Abbey of Notre Dame des Neiges on a donation basis (gîtes with dormitory-style rooms and free participation)
- The remaining nights will be spent in hotels or hostels .
All accommodations have a dedicated space for the donkey . Some accommodations may request a contribution (approximately €8) for additional food for the donkey (payable directly on site).
Please note that depending on availability at the time of your booking, our partner may offer alternative accommodation options with adjustments to the itinerary, which may include temporary changes to the route. The itinerary will then be recalculated, and a transfer may be necessary.
Access
Go to the starting point
Our trips are all organized to allow you to arrive by train. For now, you are interested in the LANGOGNE (48) train station.
For your return trip, if you choose to use our shuttle service, you will arrive around 11:30 am. If you arrange to have lunch in Langogne before catching your return train, you will avoid the stress of an early departure.
Did you know? For this trip, there is a train station at the start of the route, LANGOGNE (48) and another at the finish, CHASSERADES (48)?
Price details
The price includes
- 5 nights with half board
- Your travel companion: 1 donkey
- Transporting luggage by donkey
- The free GPS hiking app
- The organization and preparation of the stay
- Our support throughout the entire duration of your project.
The price does not include
- Insurance
- Return by shuttle or return by train if you prefer rail!
Options
- Additional night in a single room with breakfast included (night + breakfast) : CHF107.95 / person
- Additional night in a double or twin room to share in a B&B (night + breakfast) : CHF80.50 / person
- Hiking guide : CHF29.27 / unit
- Go alone with your donkey : CHF109.78 / reservation
- Pet transport fees (subject to acceptance by our carrier) : CHF36.59 / unit
- Night at the Abbey : CHF-47.57 / person
- Traveling with a pet : CHF73.18 / unit
- Transport of one additional piece of luggage. Price per piece of luggage. : CHF43.91 / unit
- Flex fare and insurance
Practical information
Specific formalities
Specifics
Before your departure, check with the embassy or consulate regarding the entry and stay requirements for your destination country. You can also find this information on the France Diplomatie website ( https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/dossiers-pays/ ).
In the case of flights with stopovers operated by different airlines, also check the entry requirements of the countries you are transiting through.
It is your responsibility to ensure you are in compliance, particularly regarding the validity of your identity documents (for example, some countries require your passport to be valid for at least six months after your return) , visa requirements, necessary vaccinations, and health recommendations. And don't forget to consider any customs restrictions and other potential requirements of your destination or transit country.
ℹ️ Information may change up to the departure date, remember to regularly check official websites.
Equipment
Equipment to bring
- A compass
- An external backup charging battery for your GPS or phone
- A small backpack of 30 or 40 liters
- Mountain boots or "trekking" type walking boots in leather or leather and Gore-Tex
- A comfortable change of clothes
- A pair of lightweight shoes for the stage
- A lightweight flashlight (preferably a headlamp)
- For picnics: a Tupperware-type plastic bowl; cutlery; a cup; a folding knife (Opinel type); a water bottle and/or a thermos (minimum one liter)
- A waterproof plastic pouch containing: your National Identity Card or Passport (valid); the insurance leaflet received upon registration (if you purchased this insurance) or your personal insurance policy.
Optional :
- Photo equipment
- A pair of binoculars
- A survival blanket
Clothing to bring
- A short- or long-sleeved undershirt (t-shirt) made of breathable material (hollow fiber).
- A warm fleece fur jacket.
- A windproof, waterproof and breathable Gore-Tex type jacket.
- Choose clothes that dry quickly, so avoid cotton.
- Opt for wool, silk, and synthetic fibers that allow you to stay dry and warm for as long as possible.
- Avoid anoraks that are too hot and bulky.
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