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FR-30 Génolhac – Route 97 km, elevation gain 1,660 m, 15 mountain passes

Author description

Author : René Mercier
Course : carried out in August 2024
Departure : Génolhac, from the large car park in the centre of the village (Place du Colombier).

Tourist information

From Génolhac, on the edge of the Gard department, you will cross the Mas de l'Ayre national forest, which borders the heart of the Cévennes National Park. You will follow the Ardèche and Lozère rivers. If you have time, extend your hike to the lake after Villefort (5 km round trip) in Lozère.

Technical specifications

The route is 100% road and cycle path, on quiet roads. The Col du Péras is over 8% over 2 km. The Collet is 7% over 1 km. The Col de l'Ancise is close to 10% over 500 m and the road is in poor condition.
Starting point in Génolhac: water tap in the car park near the café. Water point near the church in the hamlet of Aujac. Please note: after the start, shops are only available in Bessèges and Villefort (1 km off the route).

15 bottles

1 – Valoussière Pass	501 metres	EN-30-0501c
2 – Col de l'Ance	501 metres	EN-30-0501a
3 – Soulagés Pass	342 m	EN-30-0342
4 – Col de la Matte	311 metres	EN-30-0305
5 – The Collet	497 metres	EN-07-0497
6 – Péras Pass	771 metres	EN-30-0771
7 – The Collet	443 metres	EN-30-0420
8 – Ponteils trench	571 metres	EN-30-0571
9 – Malons Trench	851 metres	EN-30-0851
10 – Mas de l’Ayre Pass	846 metres	EN-30-0846
11 – Villefort's collar	656 metres	EN-48-0656
12 – Paurous Pass	577 metres	EN-30-0577a
13 – Banlève Pass	624 m	EN-30-0624a
14 – Ancise Pass	695 metres	EN-30-0695a
15 – Canteperdrix Pass	545 metres	EN-30-0545b

Keywords : Génolhac, Gard, Cévennes, Villefort, Centcols

Openrunner link, interactive map, profile, track : https://www.openrunner.com/route-details/22968969

This itinerary is provided for information only. The author accepts no liability, nor that of the Club des Cent Cols, for any imponderables due to the cyclist himself, the equipment used or anything to do with the road, tracks and paths, their surroundings or other users.

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