6 days / 5 nights
Mountain biking in Camisard countries, technical trails with rolling paths, it is in the heart of the Cevennes National Park that we can express ourselves! A welcoming, the Cevennes have grown, there are now only its beautiful chestnut but Lozère has three faces with three rocks that we discover together!
Day after day
Monday: 9am, distribution of materials, preparation of the bags. 
We will pass through the granite mountain of Lozere in the footsteps of Stevenson which will take us to the Protestant stronghold Bridge Montvert village history. After climbing the summit Bougès, technical descent to Florae and mild south.
43.5 km. Elevation: 750 m + / - 1610 m. Night in bed.
For those arriving by train: arrival on Sunday at the station in Villefort (no night train) at 16:30 to take the shuttle (see section access requirements).
Tuesday: Today heading to the Causse limestone Mesjean earth arid Remember Ocean. Overpass along the ledge before descending to the valley Tarnon and lift on the picturesque village of Barre des Cevennes, back to the shale.
44.5 km. Elevation: 930 m + / - 560 m. Night in bed.
Wednesday: The chestnut in all its glory! Here we are: the Cevennes of Chabrol, the country of the silkworm. This will bring the Mediterranean landscape of beautiful technical descents and fun.
38 km. Elevation: 721 m + / - 890 m. Night in bed. 
Thursday: Passage of 3 passes before crossing south / north of the massif Bougès. We will take great draille Languedoc and the upper valley of the Tarn highlights of the day.
47 km. Elevation: 931 m + / - 966 m. Night in bed.
Friday: From Villeneuve we will follow the course of the Tarn in single track. The plain of the Tarn offers us one of the most beautiful landscape of Mount Lozere, on lands of the Knights of Malta. We take the road of wood to join the Commander of the Barque mas. Directorate Mont Lozère a track ultra rolling through the sources of the Tarn. Downhill fun to Cubières and up towards the resort of Mont Lozère.
41 km. Elevation: 885 m + / -710 m. Night in lodging in Mont-Lozère.
Saturday: Comprehensive review of bikes, relaxation or activity unframed. Lunch. End of the course to 14h.
The course of this program is provided for information. It may undergo modifications or improvements, based on technical criteria, safety requirements or conditions of the moment. In this case, only the responsible supervisors are entitled to take the necessary decisions or.
2010 dates: week of June 20, July 26, Aug. 8, Aug. 22, Sept. 5
Price: 520 €
Level: advanced
Practicalities
Beginning and end of stay: Home and distribution of materials on Monday at 9 am at the Refuge shelter at Mount Lozère (for those who arrive the day before, can book the cottage at 04 66 48 68 83. This service is not included in the course fees). Plan to prepare in advance for your business provided the raid in a bag.
End of the course on Saturday at 14h.
Accommodation
In bed. There is no need for a sleeping bag. It is necessary to have a towel down (sleeping bag).
Restoration
The morning full breakfast, lunch and a cold meal in the evening a hot meal at the lodge. Your participation in the development and preparation of meals will be welcome.
Framing
Provided by a monitor graduate bike.
Sporting and technical level
Great shape and good health are necessary. From 35 to 50 km / day in mountainous terrain. Prior practice of mountain biking needed, have already practiced in the mountains is a more ...
Type of holiday
Raid 5 days, traveling, lodging in shelter.
Roads, trails, paths though layouts, trialisants course, virtually no tar, or carrying the bike. You will have your back on a bag of 35 liters for personal and collective (5-7 kg).
There is no support vehicle, so you will be completely autonomous, and a sense of community and support is essential.
The difficulties of the day should not make you forget the imperatives associated with this type of raid participation in community life, mechanical maintenance and good humor.
Equipment Loz'air
ATV X'country, suspension fork, equipped with mini toe-clips. Helmet, backpack of 35 liters.
Personal Equipment
Travel light! Prepare your bag for Monday morning. Whether you are borrowing a bag or not it is best to isolate your belongings for the week in a plastic bag to isolate them in case of rain. Predict whether you have your shoes, pedals and saddle. Unless you take your bike personal.
Clothing and personal equipment to bring: Sunglasses, 2 or 3 t-shirts technique, swimsuit, a sweatshirt, a fleece, a windproof, waterproof and breathable, 1 shorts, 1 tights, a light trousers, cotton socks, shoes Mountain bike shoes or light and clinging, bike gloves, a towel down, a full canopy (knife, spoon, fork), a small toiletry bag, medicines and personal medical kit, sunscreen, toilet paper, one can bike, silver pocket.
Access point of appointment:
"The Refuge" ski resort of Mt Lozere 48190 Mas Orcières 04 66 48 62 83
Arriving by car
Take the D901 from Mende to Villefort. The village of Bleymard lies between these two cities, 30 km from each. Bleymard to take direction Mont Lozère - ski resort. 7 km from Bleymard.Depuis Ales follow Génolhac Villefort from Le Puy Mende N88 and D901 The Bleymard.
Coming by train
The TGV train from Nimes to Villefort, there is also a direct train coral Paris / Villefort.
From Gare de Villefort, you can take advantage of the shuttle by preventing at least 8 days before: Loz'air 67 04 66 48 02 ou 06 76 39 03 55 (the same van set up for a departure from the station on 16.30 2:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday 40-minute drive from the station). Service not included in the price of 32 Euros internship shuttle roundtrip.
