View of the Vallée Obscure – View of St. Jean-du-Gard loop from Saint-Jean-du-Gard

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View of the Vallée Obscure – View of St. Jean-du-Gard loop from Saint-Jean-du-Gard

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View of the Vallée Obscure – View of St. Jean-du-Gard loop from Saint-Jean-du-Gard

02:27

29.8km

650m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 5, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 16.5 km for 143 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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10.3 km

View of the Vallée Obscure

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From the access path view to the east where St. Jean hides in the valley

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11.8 km

Narrow trail to Mont Brion summit

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The only road that can be driven on a mountain bike to connect the Col du Briontet to the road leading to the Summit. Narrow, full of brambles and rocks …

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13.6 km

Rocky Trail in Cévennes National Park

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If you take this path expect 75% buggy. Big stones, steep climbs, rock climbing. Doable but not easy. Attention: At the end do not go along the fence on the …

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16.4 km

View of St. Jean-du-Gard

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Viewpoint with the remains of the old fences that lined all the roads in the 50s and 60s.

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27.8 km

View of the old bridge at Saint-Jean-du-Gard

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From here we can see the Old Bridge of Saint-Jean-du-Gard, a historic monument dating from the 18th century. Formerly, it was one of the rare places where you could cross the Gardon.

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29.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.2 km

6.92 km

2.89 km

815 m

Surfaces

19.8 km

9.63 km

231 m

196 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (690 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

Weather

Sunday 18 October

16°C

9°C

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Comments

August 20, 2021,St. Jean au Mont Brion

Long walk from St.Jean-du-Gard. More exhausting than she looks if you just consider the numbers. Several long parts on foot except for the "pros". Only MTB with adequate tires. Maps and sun/mosquito protection essential as well as a good supply of water. Good phone reception.

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