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The Chemin de Stevenson : from Chasseradès to Saint-Jean-Du-Gard

The Chemin de Stevenson : from Chasseradès to Saint-Jean-Du-Gard

Southern Part

Set off on the Chemin de Stevenson at your own pace, with a roadbook and a selection of accommodation and stages carefully put together by members of the Nature Occitane team. You are currently on the hiking page for the Stevenson Trail Southern part from Chasseradès to Saint-Jean-Du-Gard in 8 days. Nature Occitane takes care of all the logistics of this hike: selection and booking of accommodation, luggage transport, booking of various forms of transport... and stays by your side throughout the trip, thanks to our telephone assistance service.

Prices from 680€ per person.

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Strengths

Authentic accommodation selected for its charm and warm welcome
The advice of a local mountain guide
A hike through the Cevennes National Park
GPS guidance available on our app

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Itinerary

Day 1:

The Chemin de Stevenson : your arrival in Chasseradès

Welcome to Chasseradès

Arrival in Chasseradès during the day and settle into your accommodation in the late afternoon.
Take advantage of the day to visit the village and its surroundings: the old town and its cathedral, the rock and the chapel of Saint Michel d'Aiguille...
Dinner and overnight stay in Chasseradès.
Day 2:

The Chemin de Stevenson : from Chasseradès to Le Bleymard

5 to 6 hours walking. Ascent/descent : +610m / - 690m

After a hearty breakfast in your accommodation, you're off on an adventure along the Stevenson Trail. Today, you'll cross the Goulet mountain, with its summit at 1450m altitude. Along the way, you'll be rewarded with breathtaking panoramas. After a full day's hiking, you'll reach Le Bleymard, your final destination. This picturesque village is the perfect place to relax and recharge your batteries.
Dinner and overnight in Le Bleymard.
Day 3:

The Chemin de Stevenson : from Le Bleymard to Pont du Montvert

6 hours walking. Ascent/descent : +820m / - 1015m

Explore the highest point of the Stevenson by climbing Mont Lozère to the "Sommet de Finiels" at an altitude of 1699 meters. Here you can admire the 360° panoramic view over the whole region (from the Gorges du Tarn to the Alps) and its typical drailles. At the end of the day, you'll arrive at Pont du Montvert.
Dinner and overnight in Pont du Montvert
Day 4:

The Chemin de Stevenson : from Pont du Montvert to Florac

7 hours walking. Ascent/descent : +690m / - 940m

A new day, a new landscape! Throughout the day, you'll follow the clear waters of the Tarn. Explore the Bougès mountain and immerse yourself in Camisarde history, marked by the Pont de Montvert war. Your day ends in Florac, a charming village in the heart of the Cévennes mountains, where the Tarn and Tarnon rivers meet.
Dinner and overnight in Florac.
Day 5:

The Chemin de Stevenson : from Florac to Cassagnas

4h30 to 5 hours walking. Ascent/descent : +340m / - 180m

The route follows the Mimente valley along the old railroad line that once linked Florac to Chamborigaud. Through a forest of chestnut trees, the trail leads you to the Cevennes village of Saint-Julien-d'Arpaon, home to the remains of an impressive 13th-century château. Your final destination is Cassagnas, one of the few villages in France to have a temple rather than a church.
Dinner and overnight in Cassagnas.
Day 6:

The Chemin de Stevenson : from Cassagnas to Saint-Etienne-Vallée-Française

5 to 6 hours walking. Ascent/descent : +350m / - 450m

The hike between Cassagnas and Saint-Étienne-Vallée-Française explores the schistose Cévennes, with their landscapes of sharp Serres and deep Valats. As you climb towards the Plan de Fontmort, you'll be surrounded by shades of green and black, punctuated by the yellow of flowering broom or the mauve of heather, depending on the season.
Dinner and overnight in Saint-Etienne-Vallée-Française.
Day 7:

The Chemin de Stevenson : from Saint-Etienne-Vallée-Française to Saint-Jean-du-Gard

4 to 5 hours walking. Ascent/descent : +480m / - 600m

Bringing Robert Louis Stevenson's journey full circle, the final stage takes you to Saint-Jean-du-Gard, a charming village stretched along the Gardon river. Following the Corniche des Cévennes, the landscape gradually softens, revealing the gentle southern character of the region, known for its vines and mulberry trees. The day's hike ends in Saint-Jean-du-Gard, where you'll spend the night in this village of character.
Dinner and overnight in Saint-Jean-du-Gard
Day 8:

End of The Chemin de Stevenson at Saint-Jean-du-Gard

End of the trip

End of service after breakfast.

Disclaimer

The stages and partner accommodations mentioned on the site are those we prefer. Depending on your registration date, we may have to make reservations for other accommodations of the same category. For last-minute bookings, we may have to offer you less comfortable accommodation, especially during the high summer season. We are fully aware of the different accommodation options available for each stage: we will choose the best available offer for you when you register.

Dates & prices

We propose 2 ranges of accommodation for this stay:

Package	Double/twin room 2 pers.	Single room 1 pers.
Essential range
Group of 2 8 days / 7 nights	€850	-
Single person 8 days / 7 nights	-	€1,040
Comfort range
Group of 2 8 days / 7 nights	€970	-
Single person 8 days / 7 nights	-	€1,270

NB: prices shown are per person.

NB: Prices for the southern part in 8 days / 7 nights.

For all other requests, we can provide you with a customized quotation.

OUR PRICE INCLUDES :

DORMITORY FORMULA (ONLY ESSENTIAL RANGE)

- 7 nights in a hostel/hotel in a dormitory (exept the first night at Chasseradès and the last night at Saint-Jean-du-Gard)

DOUBLE ROOM FORMULA

Essential range : 7 nights in a double room in a hotel*/**, inn or guesthouse

Confort range : 7 nights in a double room in a hotel**, inn or BnB

SINGLE ROOM FORMULA

Essential range : 7 nights in a double room in a hotel*/**, inn or guesthouse

Confort range : 7 nights in a double room in a hotel**, inn or BnB

TRIPLE ROOM FORMULA

Essential range : 7 nights in a double room in a hotel*/**, inn or guesthouse

Confort range : 7 nights in a double room in a hotel**, inn or BnB

QUADRUPLE ROOM FORMULA

Essential range : 7 nights in a double room in a hotel*/**, inn or guesthouse

Confort range : 7 nights in a double room in a hotel**, inn or BnB

For all formulas:

½ board
Luggage transfer (1 piece of luggage per person)
Topo guide (1 topo guide for 1 to 4 people)
Tourist tax
Registration fees

OUR PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE :

Transfers from your home to the meeting point and dispersal
Picnic lunch
Personal expenses, drinks
Europassistance cancellation / interruption / assistance & repatriation insurance (6% of the price of your stay, including COVID 19, to be taken out when you register)
In general, everything not mentioned in "Our price includes".

NB: price per person for the entire trip, subject to availability at time of booking.

Depending on availability at the time of booking, we may be obliged to apply supplements for upgrades to higher-category accommodation.

Options

Options, supplements and reductions:

Essential range
Supplements
July/August	€40
Supplementary nights at the beginning or end of your trip
Additional night at Chasseradès in a double room , in half board	€80
Additional night in Chasseradès in single room with with half board	€100
Additional night in Saint-Jean-du-Gard in a double room with half board	€70
Additional night in Saint-Jean-du-Gard in a single room with half board	€70
Transfers
Return shuttle Saint-Jean-du-Gard/Chasseradès (departure at 8.15 am, arrival at 10.40 am)	€50
Comfort range
Supplements
July/August	€40
Supplementary nights at the beginning or end of your trip
Additional night at Chasseradès in a double room , in half board	€100
Additional night in Chasseradès in single room with with half board	€110
Additional night in Saint-Jean-du-Gard in a double room with half board	€130
Additional night in Saint-Jean-du-Gard in a single room with half board	€200
Transfers
Return shuttle Saint-Jean-du-Gard/Chasseradès (departure at 8.15 am, arrival at 10.40 am)	€50

NB: prices are per person.

Hosts

Essential range
Essential formula

For this package, we offer a selection of simple, comfortable hotels, hostels and guest houses.
- Our partner accommodation in Le Bleymard
- Our partner accommodation in Le Bleymard
- Jardin au Pont de Montvert
Gîte à Le Bleymard

Ce gîte chaleureux accueille randonneurs et voyageurs dans une ambiance familiale. L’hôte, passionné par les Cévennes lozériennes, partage volontiers ses conseils pour découvrir les paysages préservés et les villages typiques de la région. Vous profiterez de chambres confortables, d’une table conviviale et d’un cadre paisible, idéal pour se reposer après une journée de randonnée. Une étape authentique et reposante sur le GR70.
- Gîte Salon- Gamme Confort
- Chambre - Gamme Essentiel
- Cuisine - Gamme Essentiel
Hôtel Restaurant à Pont de Montvert

Située au cœur du Pont-de-Montvert, dans les Cévennes, Cet hebergement est un charmant hôtel-restaurant au bord du Tarn. Elle propose des chambres confortables et une cuisine maison mettant à l’honneur la truite et les produits du terroir lozérien. Idéale pour les randonneurs, l’adresse séduit par son ambiance conviviale et son cadre naturel préservé. Un lieu authentique pour dormir et bien manger en Lozère.
- Jardin - Gamme Essentiel
- Chambre double - Gamme Essentiel
- Hôtel Restaurant - Gamme Essentiel
Gîte à Florac

Situé au cœur des Cévennes, ce gîte-restaurant accueille les randonneurs et familles dans une ambiance simple et conviviale. À seulement 5 minutes à pied du centre-ville, il propose des chambres et dortoirs, une salle de restauration et des repas inclus en demi-pension. Il est idéalement situé sur le chemin du GR 70 (Robert Louis Stevenson).
- Gîte - Gamme Essentiel
- Coin détente - Gamme Essentiel
- Chambre - Gamme Essentiel
Gîte à Cassagnas

.Ancienne gare rénovée, cet hebergement offre des chambres confortables dans un cadre verdoyant au bord de la Mimente. L’accueil y est chaleureux et authentique, parfait pour les randonneurs en itinérance. Un lieu paisible pour se reposer, partager un repas local et profiter de la nature lozérienne.
- Gîte - Gamme Essentiel
- Petit déjeuner- Gamme Essentiel
- Chambre - Gamme Essentiel
Gîte à Saint Etienne Vallée Française

Au cœur de la vallée de la Lozère, le gîte se situe à seulement 50 m du sentier GR 70 – Chemin de Stevenson, idéal pour les randonneurs itinérants. Ce gîte d’étape propose des chambres collectives, une cuisine partagée et un accueil chaleureux. Ambiance conviviale, nature préservée, commodités à proximité – une vraie halte pour un voyage actif au cœur des Cévennes.
- Gîte d'étape - Gamme Essentiel
Gîte à Saint Jean du Gard

Cet hebergement niché dans un ancien moulin du XVIᵉ siècle accueille les randonneurs pédestres.
Cette halte conviviale dispose de chambres collectives, d’un jardin détente au bord d’un ruisseau, et d’un cadre authentique en pierre et châtaignier.
L’équipe propose hébergement et demi-pension pensées pour les itinérants : sacs déposés, ambiance sereine, point d'arrivé idéal après avoir explorer les Cévennes.
- Jardin - Gamme Essentiel
- Chambre Lit jumeaux - Gamme Essentiel
- Espace Interieur - Gamme Essentielle
Comfort range
Comfort formula

For this package, we offer guest houses and 2* hotels.
- Gîte au Pont de Montvert
- Chambre à Cassagnas
- Restauration - Gamme Confort
Hôtel** à Le Bleymard

Cet hébergement offre une étape authentique pour randonneurs sur le GR70 – Chemin de Stevenson. Entre nature préservée et confort simple, profitez d’un accueil chaleureux, d’une chambre cosy et d’une pause gourmande avec produits locaux après votre trek dans les Cévennes.
- Chambre double - Gamme Confort
- Petit déjeuner - Gamme Confort
- Restaurant - Gamme Confort
Auberge** à Le Pont de Montvert

Cette auberge est une pause incontournable pour les randonneurs du GR70. Profitez d’un hébergement cosy, d’une cuisine locale savoureuse et d’une escale ressourçante au cœur des Cévennes. Une terrasse vue sur le village et un accueil accueillant, vous apprécirez cet hebergement accueillant sur votre chemin.
- Auberge ** - Gamme Confort
- Chambre - Gamme Confort
- Terrasse - Gamme Confort
Maison d'hôtes à Florac

Véronique et Denis vous accueille avec sourire dans une maison d'hôtes confortable et chaleureuse. Au cœur de Florac, cet hebergement propose une escale raffinée pour randonneurs. Détendez-vous dans un hébergement confortable, savourez une cuisine locale inventive et découvrez le charme vivant des Cévennes avant de poursuivre votre aventure.
- Patio - Gamme Confort
- Maison d'hôtes - Gamme Confort
- Chambre Double - Gamme Confort
Chambre d'hôte à Cassagnas

Profitez d’une pause intime et accueillante en plein centre de Florac. Cet hébergement familial offre chambres cosy, petit-déjeuner maison et un cadre calme, idéal pour se reposer après vos aventures. Vous pourrez profitez d'une piscine extérieur ou de transat pour vous relaxer ou vous rafraichir après une journée de randonnée.
- Piscine - Gamme Confort
- Chambre double - Gamme Confort
- Jardin - Gamme Confort
Chambre d'hôtes à Saint Etienne Vallée Française

Cet hébergement est un site historique remarquable au cœur de la Lozère. Découvrez son architecture médiévale, ses jardins pittoresques et plongez dans l’histoire locale. Une escale culturelle incontournable pour les amateurs de patrimoine et de randonnées dans la région.
- Maison d'Hôtes - Gamme Confort
- Chambre Double - Gamme Confort
- Exterieur - Gamme Confort
Hôtel** à Saint Jean Du Gard

Terminez votre randonnée sur le Chemin de Stevenson à cet Hôtel à Saint-Jean-du-Gard. Cet hôtel de charme au cœur des Cévennes offre chambres confortables, piscine ombragée et accueil chaleureux pour une fin de parcours tout en détente et en authenticité.
- Piscine - Gamme Confort
- Chambre Double - Gamme Confort
- Terrasse - Gamme Confort

*NB: these are our preferred accommodations. Depending on your registration date, we may be able to reserve other accommodation of the same category for you.

Practical info

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

COMING BY TRAIN

Arrival at Chasseradès station :

7h journey from Paris (11 trains per day on average, with a connection in Nîmes). Please note that stopping at Chasseradès is optional. Tell the ticket inspector that you want to stop there!

Departure from Saint-Jean-du-Gard station :

Return to Nîmes by bus. Please note that buses are rare or non-existent at weekends and on public holidays. For current timetables, consult the bus network website.

Return to Chasseradès from Saint-Jean-du-Gard :

Take the bus to Alès (buses all week except weekends and public holidays). You can also take a cab (Taxi Jouanen: +33 (0)4 66 61 73 72). Once in Alès, you can take the train to Chasseradès via La Bastide-Puylaurent.

Return to Puy-en-Velay (if you're doing the whole Chemin de Stevenson):

You'll need to get to Alès in the same way as above. From Alès, you can take a direct train to Langogne. From there, you can take a bus to Puy-en-Velay (every weekday except weekends and public holidays).

We recommend the SNCF Connect website for exact train times and reservations.

COMING BY CAR

Chasseradès is on the D6 about 40 km east of Mende.

Where to leave your vehicle :

In the private parking lot of your first accommodation in Chasseradès and collect it at the end of the hike.
In the private parking lot of your last hotel in St Jean-du-Gard and take the train to the starting point of the hike in Chasseradès.

If you've parked your car in Chasseradès :

The ideal and most convenient way is by shuttle bus from Saint-Jean-du-Gard to Chasseradès.

Departures from Saint-Jean-du-Gard: 8:30 am and 1:30 pm
Arrivals Chasseradès: around 10:45 or 15:45

(Extra charge, see "Options" section).

For those who do the full route :

If you have parked your car in Le Puy-en-Velay, return by shuttle from St Jean du Gard to Le Puy-en-Velay

Departures from St Jean du Gard: 8:30 am and 1:30 pm
Arrival Le Puy-en-Velay: around 12:15 or 5:15 pm

LEVEL

HIKING LEVEL : Medium (M) - Depending on the stages defined with Nature Occitane. Unaccompanied itinerant hike, no transfers included (except luggage) during your free hike. NB: You always have the option of taking a luggage transfer cab if you feel tired at certain stages.

CARRYING DURING THE HIKE: You don't need to carry anything, as your assistance baggage (maximum 15kg) is returned to you each evening at the accommodation. You carry only your daypack during the hike.

PUBLIC : Practicing an endurance activity (hiking or cycling) once a week 2 months before departure. You're not afraid of a succession of hiking days or a good climb every now and then.

TERRAIN : Easy hiking on good trails in the Cévennes and Lozère regions, accessible to anyone in good physical condition.

HIKING TIME : These are given as a guide only. They are average times and take into account only the actual walking time, not breaks.

WATER : Water points are fairly frequent along the circuit. Water points are spaced about 1h30 to 3h apart. However, a minimum 1.5-liter water bottle is essential.

CLIMATE : This is a mid-mountain climate. The weather is cool in spring and autumn. In summer, it's hot but temperate. However, there is a risk of thunderstorms in the mountains.

ENVIRONMENT : Part of the Stevenson Trail lies within the Cévennes National Park. We therefore ask you to respect the park's charter, particularly in terms of protection: respect for natural heritage, cultural heritage and local people, and natural resources (water, soil, habitats, fauna, flora, climate). We also remind you not to leave the trails, make fires or pick plants.

EQUIPMENT

On the first day, you must arrive "ready to hike" (hiking boots on, water bottle full, backpack complete, assistance bag closed).

THE BACKPACK

It should be able to hold your personal belongings for the day, i.e. around 30 liters. Choose a backpack with a waist belt (so that your weight rests on your pelvis), padded shoulder straps and a chest strap. Your backpack should always include warm clothing, rain gear, a water bottle, a first-aid kit and your personal items, not forgetting part of your picnic. In addition to a bag cover, a garbage bag and two freezer pockets are essential to protect your belongings from the rain.

YOUR LUGGAGE

This is your "follower" luggage, which you'll find again every evening. It can be a duffel or sports bag. In addition to your extra change, it contains the extras you'll be glad to have back in the evening (CAUTION: it must not exceed 12 kg). Make sure you limit your equipment and pack only the essentials.

HIKING SHOES

Choose hiking boots with good ankle support and notched but flexible soles. Footwear is one of the most important elements of your hike. Above all, they must be comfortable, lightweight, waterproof and breathable. Good ankle support is essential. Don't set off with brand-new shoes. Use them at least two or three times before hiking. Also, make sure your "old shoes" don't give way on the first ascent.

CLOTHING

A waterproof GORE TEX windproof jacket (no poncho-type k-way)
A fleece jacket
Pants, shorts, T-shirts (avoid cotton, prefer breathable materials).
Change of clothes and personal laundry
A bathing suit and a towel (microfiber towels are preferable, as they are lighter and dry faster).

BEDDING

A light sleeping bag (comfort 10°C) or "meat bag" (blankets available in accommodations).

PICNIC

1 individual airtight box (Tupperware type), capacity approx. 0.6 liters, cutlery, plate and cup.

OTHERS

Water bottle (2-liter minimum per person).
A pair of telescopic hiking poles (optional)
Sunglasses and sun cream
Hat or cap
A small toilet bag, with towel
Flashlight or headlamp (for night-time use)
A pair of tennis shoes or sandals (for evening wear)
Toilet paper
Earplugs
Camera
Small personal first-aid kit (aspirin, plaster, elastoplast, compeed...)

The Chemin de Stevenson : from Chasseradès to Saint-Jean-Du-Gard

The Chemin de Stevenson : your arrival in Chasseradès

The Chemin de Stevenson : from Chasseradès to Le Bleymard

The Chemin de Stevenson : from Le Bleymard to Pont du Montvert

The Chemin de Stevenson : from Pont du Montvert to Florac

The Chemin de Stevenson : from Florac to Cassagnas

The Chemin de Stevenson : from Cassagnas to Saint-Etienne-Vallée-Française

The Chemin de Stevenson : from Saint-Etienne-Vallée-Française to Saint-Jean-du-Gard

End of The Chemin de Stevenson at Saint-Jean-du-Gard

Disclaimer

OUR PRICE INCLUDES :

OUR PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE :

Options, supplements and reductions:

Essential formula

Gîte à Le Bleymard

Hôtel Restaurant à Pont de Montvert

Gîte à Florac

Gîte à Cassagnas

Gîte à Saint Etienne Vallée Française

Gîte à Saint Jean du Gard

Comfort formula

Hôtel** à Le Bleymard

Auberge** à Le Pont de Montvert

Maison d'hôtes à Florac

Chambre d'hôte à Cassagnas

Chambre d'hôtes à Saint Etienne Vallée Française

Hôtel** à Saint Jean Du Gard

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

COMING BY TRAIN

COMING BY CAR

LEVEL

EQUIPMENT

THE BACKPACK

YOUR LUGGAGE

HIKING SHOES

CLOTHING

BEDDING

PICNIC

OTHERS