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Knights of Malta

4 days and 3 nights on the Mont Lozère in the Cévennes Park.
Chasing history, to discover the Cevennes National Park and its alentours.Un 4-day tour including 2 star: turn the Causse Montbel and traverse of Mont Lozère and two days roaming the area of ​​the Knights, Commandery Hospital, the High Tarn, the Bois du Commandeur, the fortified farm of Aubaret.

Day after day


Day 1: Step: The Narrows, Mont Lozère
Ascent: 300m +, 20 to 35 kms

Welcome
Transport by minibus to the top of Goulet, the plain Montbel, scenic railway Larzalier, Dolmen de la Prade, Belvezet return, the menhir stone planted, climb north side of Goulet, and stretching back to the "Refuge" .

Day 2: Step: Col de Finiels / Bagnols baths
Ascent: + 300 m, from 25 to 30 kms

Top de Finiels 1700 m, the trail crests Mt Lozère, the rock of Laubies, the cross of Master Vidal, Barandon of the pond, the forest Loubière, recovery and relaxation in the fitness area of ​​Bagnols les Bains.
Regional dinner, specialty "aligot"

Day 3: Step: Col de Finiels / Villeneuve
Ascent: + 350 m, 25 km

Transport by minibus to the Col de Finiels, Roman road, the Commandery Gap Frances, the Aubaret, mas Troubat the béal Felgerolles of the Gasbiel, Villeneuve arrived at where you will share the meal with the family farm MOLINE, night at the cottage.

Day 4: Step: Villeneuve / "Sanctuary"
Ascent: + 500 m, 20 km

From Villeneuve to the deck of the Tarn, Bellecoste, Mas de la Barque, Cassini peak 1680 m, the sources of the Tarn, the Iron Cross, the neck of Finiels, return to the "Refuge" by minibus, stretching.

End of the stay.

2009 Dates: Date of your choice with or released.
Appointment: 9:30 am at the hotel restaurant "Le Refuge" at 1420 m altitude. This small hotel is located on the slopes of the resort of Mont Lozere, near the Cévennes National Park.
Group: 4 to 12 people.
Level: You run a minimum of 3 times a week, beginning and advanced to running in the mountains.
Price: from 420 € / pers. (Possible single room with supplement).
The price includes: leadership, board and lodging in bed and "Refuge", picnics, spa package to de Bagnols, transportation by minibus.
Not included: Travel to / in your drink and your individual insurance.

Practical information

Possibility of organizing shuttles to the main stations or Mende Villefort (16 € per person) on request only with Loz'air Hiking.
The nearest shops are within 7 miles of "Refuge"
Equipment: running shoes, trail or not but with a minimum of spikes (... provide an extra pair), tights, running shorts, sweater or fleece fine, technical T-shirt (micro fiber type), windbreakers, headband, a pair of thin gloves, water bottle or camelbag, small backpack (15-20 liters), fitted with down or sleeping bag, sunglasses, sunscreen, a bathing suit.
NB: We are in the south of France but at 1400 m above sea level!
Accommodation: In lodging, room for 4 to 6 beds.