Sainte-Croix-Vallée-Française is a region nestled within the Cévennes National Park in the Lozère department of France, offering a remarkable setting for outdoor activities. The area is characterized by the picturesque Valley of Francs, carved by the Gardon de Sainte-Croix river, featuring schist flanks, vibrant green chestnut groves, and terraced gardens. The surrounding Cévennes mountains provide magnificent panoramic views, making Sainte-Croix-Vallée-Française suitable for several sports like hiking, jogging, road cycling, touring cycling, and more.
Sainte-Croix-Vallée-Française offers…
80
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4.6
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Average rating
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4.8
(9)
34
hikers
8.44km
02:38
270m
270m
Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

3.6
(5)
18
hikers
12.6km
03:58
460m
460m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(1)
14
hikers
28.0km
08:19
850m
850m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.8
(6)
19
hikers
12.9km
04:02
460m
460m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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11
riders
28.6km
02:08
710m
710m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

6
riders
82.5km
06:14
2,020m
2,020m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

4.8
(26)
143
riders
48.3km
03:41
1,120m
1,130m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.9
(7)
76
riders
63.6km
04:40
1,440m
1,440m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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7
runners
Hard run. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

4
runners
16.3km
02:03
370m
370m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

24
runners
14.5km
01:47
420m
420m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

12
runners
30.8km
04:17
1,140m
1,140m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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5.0
(3)
174
riders
63.7km
03:54
1,700m
1,700m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

4.0
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29
riders
58.8km
03:33
1,460m
1,460m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.0
(3)
18
riders
55.3km
03:35
1,520m
1,520m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

3.0
(1)
19
riders
90.6km
05:26
2,320m
2,320m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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3.7
(3)
12
riders
31.7km
02:51
660m
660m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.7
(3)
12
riders
33.2km
02:52
700m
700m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(1)
14
riders
72.4km
06:35
1,520m
1,520m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
(3)
10
riders
29.9km
02:28
810m
810m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
(2)
5
riders
41.8km
03:55
1,190m
1,190m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
(5)
16
riders
43.7km
02:54
690m
690m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.5
(2)
4
riders
30.5km
02:14
670m
670m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Sainte-Croix-Vallée-Française offers a range of outdoor activities including Hiking, Jogging, Road cycling, Touring cycling, Mountain biking, and Gravel biking. The region is located within the Cévennes National Park, providing diverse landscapes for exploration.
There are 6 routes available in Sainte-Croix-Vallée-Française on komoot. These routes cover various sports and have been explored by more than 5,000 visitors.
Routes in Sainte-Croix-Vallée-Française have an average rating of 4.58 out of 5 stars. This rating is based on feedback from 641 users who have completed tours in the area.
Yes, Sainte-Croix-Vallée-Française offers hiking routes. Information and inspiration for hiking can be found in the Hiking around Sainte-Croix-Vallée-Française guide.
Yes, there are road cycling routes in Sainte-Croix-Vallée-Française, with 2 routes specifically for this sport. Cyclists can find more details in the Road Cycling Routes around Sainte-Croix-Vallée-Française guide.
Yes, Sainte-Croix-Vallée-Française features 3 touring cycling routes. A comprehensive guide for cycling in the area is available: Cycling around Sainte-Croix-Vallée-Française.
Yes, there is 1 mountain biking trail available in Sainte-Croix-Vallée-Française. Further information on MTB trails can be found in the MTB Trails around Sainte-Croix-Vallée-Française guide.
Yes, Sainte-Croix-Vallée-Française offers jogging routes. Runners can consult the Running Trails around Sainte-Croix-Vallée-Française guide for detailed information.
Yes, gravel biking routes are available in Sainte-Croix-Vallée-Française. The Gravel biking around Sainte-Croix-Vallée-Française guide provides specific details for this activity.
The region is characterized by the Valley of Francs, carved by the Gardon de Sainte-Croix river, featuring schist flanks, chestnut groves, and terraced gardens. The Cévennes mountains offer panoramic views, including vistas of the Trabassac valley and Mont Aigoual.
The official website for the commune of Sainte-Croix-Vallée-Française is sainte-croix-vallee-francaise.fr. This site provides local information and resources.
The phone number for the Mairie (town hall) of Sainte-Croix-Vallée-Française is +33466447050. This number can be used for general inquiries about the local administration.

