• Hiking the Stevenson Trail with a donkey
  • Hiking the Stevenson Trail with a donkey
  • Hiking the Stevenson Trail with a donkey
  • Hiking the Stevenson Trail with a donkey
  • Hiking the Stevenson Trail with a donkey
  • Hiking the Stevenson Trail with a donkey
  • Hiking the Stevenson Trail with a donkey
Massif Central / Lozère

Hiking the Stevenson Trail with a donkey

4,8/5 (4 reviews)
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In summary

  • Sports
    Hiking / Trekking
  • Duration
    6 days
  • Level
    Intermediate

    Levels

    Hiking / Trekking
    Beginner
    For those wishing to walk for up to 3 hours with minimal elevation gain (max. 300m) along roads, tracks, trails, or rolling terrain. Suitable for everyone.
    Intermediate
    For those wishing to hike for 4 to 5 hours a day, covering an elevation gain of around 600m on trails. You hike occasionally and are in good physical condition.
    Confirmed
    For those wishing to hike for up to 6 hours a day and/or cover an elevation gain of 600 to 800 meters, both on and off-trail. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in a sporting activity once a week, hike regularly, and are in very good physical condition.
    Advanced
    For those wishing to undertake multi-day hikes involving over 6 hours of walking and an elevation gain of 700 to 1,200 meters, off-trail or over rugged terrain. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in endurance sports several times a week, hike regularly, and are in excellent physical condition.
    Expert
    For those who want a challenging hike of 7 to 8 hours per day with over 1200 meters of elevation gain off-trail or on rough terrain. High-altitude sections. You have been practicing high-intensity endurance sports several times a week for several years, and you are training for this event.
  • Destination
    Massif Central / Lozère
  • Age
    From 5 - 90 years
  • CO₂-Emissions
    29.55 kg CO2
  • Type of stay
    This personalized stay offers you the opportunity to experience a sporting adventure with an organization tailored to your needs.
    Type of stay
    Independent 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

  • Traveling with a donkey in the Cévennes
  • Stages of approximately 15 km that reveal superb landscapes
  • A GPS hiking app
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Sport

Level

Hiking / Trekking

Intermediate

Levels

Hiking / Trekking
Beginner
For those wishing to walk for up to 3 hours with minimal elevation gain (max. 300m) along roads, tracks, trails, or rolling terrain. Suitable for everyone.
Intermediate
For those wishing to hike for 4 to 5 hours a day, covering an elevation gain of around 600m on trails. You hike occasionally and are in good physical condition.
Confirmed
For those wishing to hike for up to 6 hours a day and/or cover an elevation gain of 600 to 800 meters, both on and off-trail. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in a sporting activity once a week, hike regularly, and are in very good physical condition.
Advanced
For those wishing to undertake multi-day hikes involving over 6 hours of walking and an elevation gain of 700 to 1,200 meters, off-trail or over rugged terrain. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in endurance sports several times a week, hike regularly, and are in excellent physical condition.
Expert
For those who want a challenging hike of 7 to 8 hours per day with over 1200 meters of elevation gain off-trail or on rough terrain. High-altitude sections. You have been practicing high-intensity endurance sports several times a week for several years, and you are training for this event.
For those wishing to hike for 4 to 5 hours a day, covering an elevation gain of around 600m on trails. You hike occasionally and are in good physical condition.

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

The digital roadbook is your travel companion.
Digital Roadbook
You have a digital hiking file with integrated GPS which contains a complete interactive map per route with a wealth of information about your route and points of interest.

Management

Security

You will be undertaking this hike independently. Our "freedom" package allows you to travel on the dates that best suit you and without the constraints of group logistics.

We will provide you with all the necessary information for the smooth running of your hike; you must absolutely follow it.
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Program

Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Day 6
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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

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

🏠 Bed and breakfast - Day 1
  • 🏠 Bed and breakfast - Day 1
  • 🏠 Bed and breakfast - Day 1
  • 🏠 Bed and breakfast - Day 1
  • 🏠 Bed and breakfast - Day 1
🏠 Bed and breakfast - Day 1

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

Departure
Langogne
Day 1 : 17h00
End of stay
Gare De Chasserades
Day 6 - 10h00
The last day after breakfast.

Go to the starting point

Access by train
Take the train toGare de Langogne

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

  1. 5 nights with half board
  2. Your travel companion: 1 donkey
  3. Transporting luggage by donkey
  4. The free GPS hiking app
  5. The organization and preparation of the stay
  6. Our support throughout the entire duration of your project.

The price does not include

  1. Insurance
  2. Return by shuttle or return by train if you prefer rail!

Options

You will be able to select these options when booking.
  1. Additional night in a single room with breakfast included (night + breakfast) : CHF112.10 / person
  2. Additional night in a double or twin room to share in a B&B (night + breakfast) : CHF83.60 / person
  3. Hiking guide : CHF30.40 / unit
  4. Go alone with your donkey : CHF114.00 / reservation
  5. Pet transport fees (subject to acceptance by our carrier) : CHF38.00 / unit
  6. Night at the Abbey : CHF-49.40 / person
  7. Traveling with a pet : CHF76.00 / unit
  8. Transport of one additional piece of luggage. Price per piece of luggage. : CHF45.60 / unit
  9. Flex fare and insurance

Practical information

Specific formalities
Equipment

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4,8/5
(4 reviews)
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Tamara

september 2026
Translated from French
Great stay in the Cévennes with my age, Gégé!
Published on 08/09/2026
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Michel

may 2026
Translated from French
A superb hiking experience in the Cévennes with Aladin, our donkey. Fantastic scenery, wonderful encounters, and excellent guesthouses. We did have a slight problem with a delay on our return shuttle (to retrieve our car); we had to wait 45 minutes for a shuttle, but no one had informed us of this setback, which was a shame.
Published on 26/05/2026
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Éric

july 2025
Translated from French
Hiking with a donkey is a wonderful and enriching experience.
  • Éric
  • Éric
  • Éric
Published on 27/07/2025

They traveled with us

Discover the authentic experiences of our travelers
4,8/5
(4 reviews)
At Decathlon, the reviews are reliable.
Reviews displayed in reverse chronological order
T

Tamara

september 2026
Translated from French
Great stay in the Cévennes with my age, Gégé!
Published on 08/09/2026
M

Michel

may 2026
Translated from French
A superb hiking experience in the Cévennes with Aladin, our donkey. Fantastic scenery, wonderful encounters, and excellent guesthouses. We did have a slight problem with a delay on our return shuttle (to retrieve our car); we had to wait 45 minutes for a shuttle, but no one had informed us of this setback, which was a shame.
Published on 26/05/2026
É

Éric

july 2025
Translated from French
Hiking with a donkey is a wonderful and enriching experience.
  • Éric
  • Éric
  • Éric
Published on 27/07/2025
M

Mareva

may 2025
Translated from French
The hike met my expectations. Very well organized. No major incidents.
Published on 05/06/2025
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