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Ghost village of Gerbal - Causse Mende (48)
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PR No 15 of the Heart of Lozère.
This family-friendly and peaceful route starts at the parking lot of the Causse de Mende sports trail.

easy

Distance 5.5 km

1:25 h

108 m

1,063 m

969 m

This route will let you discover the state forest of Mende where dense stands of Austrian black pine alternate with open areas.

The forests were planted by the State on arid land depleted by centuries of intensive grazing.

You will pass in front of the abandoned village of Gerbal.

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Warning, for your safety, access to the hamlet ruins is forbidden.

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Difficulty

easy

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easy

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1,063 m

Lowest point

969 m

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2.2 km

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3.2 km

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In case of emergency, dial 112

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Directions

To get there, access from downtown Mende via route D25, direction Causse de Mende then "Panorama du Mont-Mimat" then "Saint-Privat Hermitage".

Parking

The parking lot is located at the end of the straight line before turning right to go down to the hermitage.

Coordinates

44.508568, 3.487815

DMS

44°30'30.8"N 3°29'16.1"E

UTM

31T 538774 4928476

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Difficulty

easy

Overall difficulty

easy

Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

Distance

5.5 km

Duration

1:25 h

Ascent

108 m

Descent

108 m

Highest point

1,063 m

Lowest point

969 m

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